Project Coordinator
Job No:
COB2545
Location:
Cobar
ABOUT US
Cobar is a proud rural mining community in western New South Wales, far removed from the pace and pressures of metropolitan life. Cobar Shire Council owns and operates a diverse portfolio of services including the Cobar Shire & TAFE Library, Great Cobar Heritage Centre, Lilliane Brady Village (aged care), Children’s Services, Youth & Community Centre, and works depots in both Cobar and Euabalong.
Our core values, Accountability, Communication, Effective Leadership, Integrity and Teamwork (ACE IT), shape how we work and how we serve our community. These values underpin our culture and guide our commitment to delivering safe, high-quality outcomes across all operations.
We offer a range of benefits designed to support your wellbeing, professional growth and work-life balance:
- Annual salary commencing at $98,500, plus superannuation
- Flexible 9-day fortnight working 35-hours per week
- Free access to the Council gym
- Reimbursement of swimming pool season pass
- Annual vaccination program
- Health and wellbeing initiatives
- Active staff social club
- Confidential access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Salary packaging options to maximise take home pay
ABOUT YOU
Our preferred candidate will be a proactive, values-driven individual with tertiary qualifications in Project Management (or similar), combined with demonstrated experience in complex infrastructure or service based projects.
You will be highly organised, and a flexible team player who shows an elevated level of self-motivation to grow within this role. Your strong communication and interpersonal skills will enable you to build collaborative and productive stakeholder relationships to deliver high-quality outcomes.
To succeed in this position, you will bring:
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Proven experience managing multiple projects from inception to completion
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The ability to coordinate contractors and consultants, monitor budgets, and deliver projects to scope, time and quality expectations
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Strong analytical, problem-solving and reporting capability
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A collaborative approach and commitment to continuous improvement
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Confidence liaising across all levels of the organisation and community
ABOUT THE ROLE
The Project Coordinator will be responsible for the safe and efficient delivery of a range of strategic and operational projects. This includes manaigng projects from pre-design through to commissioning, handover and acquittal, while ensuring compliance with Council's project management and procurement framework and funding requirements to ensure best value for money is being provided for Council and the community.
This full-time position is classified as Band 3 Level 3 (commencing at $98,500) under Council's salary system in accordance with the Local Government (State) Award, working a nine-day fortnight, 35 hours per week.
Click here to read the position description for more information about this role.
Applicants must provide a cover letter that addresses the selection criteria listed in the position description linked above, together with a current resume detailing their work experience.
Applications close 5pm Monday 8 December 2025
Shortlisted candidates may be required to undergo a national police check and a pre employment medical, including drug and alcohol screening.
Cobar Shire Council welcomes applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, workers of all ages, people with disabilities, and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
Please note you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, a permanent resident, or have suitable working rights in Australia to apply for this position as sponsorship is not available.
