Operations Coordinator

Job No: ISC373
Location: Inverell

Applications are invited for the position of Operations Coordinator, based at Council's Inverell Works Centre.  The successful applicant shall assist the Manager Civil Engineering with the coordination of programs and priorities to achieve a high standard for all construction/ maintenance/ horticulture projects carried out by the Civil Engineering Works Branch throughout Inverell Shire. The Operations Coordinator shall be responsible for the day to day direction of plant and human resources to deliver services to the community in the most effective and efficient manner.

For more information about Inverell Shire Council and the Operations Coordinator position please click here to access the Position Profile.

By joining Inverell Shire Council, you'll have access to the following benefits:

Fitness Passport, providing access to participating facilities including Inverell Aquatic Centre and local gyms;

Employee Assistance Program;

Flexible Work Arrangements;

Use of Council Vehicle; and

Generous Leave Provisions - including access to Long Service Leave after 5 years' continuous service;

Applicants should address the following Selection Criteria:

Essential Criteria:

Qualifications

  • NSW Overseer of Works Certificate or equivalent
    OR
    Certificate IV in Local Government (Operational Works) or equivalent;
  • Class C Drivers Licence;
  • Implement Traffic Control Plans (IMP) certification;
  • SafeWork NSW General Construction Induction card (‘White Card’);

Skills and Experience

  • Experience in the supervision of a large range of Local Government operations, including but not limited to:
    • Construction
    • Maintenance
    • Concrete Structures
    • Horticulture
    • Reticulation construction
    • Gravel Resheeting
    • Concreting; and
    • Signs and Linemarking
  • Knowledge of Service Delivery, resource allocation and service standards;
  • Experience dealing with the public;
  • Demonstrated ability to produce high quality work under pressure and meet deadlines;
  • Extensive experience in project management and job control, including financial control of projects;
  • Demonstrated experience in applying quality control to projects;
  • Extensive experience in preparing detailed estimates for projects;
  • Knowledge of computer systems including familiarity with Microsoft Work, Excel and general internet usage;
  • Good Planning, organisational, analytical and decision-making skills; and
  • Demonstrated ability to work both independently and cooperation with others.

Desirable Criteria:

 Qualifications

  • Certificate IV in Training and Assessment;

 Skills and Experience

  • Experience delivering large scale civil work projects within time and budget constraints;
  • Demonstrated business focus to service delivery; and
  • Demonstrated ability to deal with difficult and confrontational staff performance management matters.

Employment will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the Local Government (State) Award 2023.  The classification for the position will be up to Professional/Specialist Band 3, Level 3, Grade 18 columns 1 to 4.  Salary will be in accordance with qualifications and experience, and will be in a range from $2,005.14 to $2,159.22 gross per week.

Enquiries in relation to the nature of the position may be made by speaking directly with Council’s Manager Civil Services, Jackson Blake on (02) 6728 8200. 

Letters of application submitted online are to be addressed to the General Manager, and will close on Friday, 25 July 2025 at 4:30pm.  Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides a smoke free work environment.

 

Brett McInnes
General Manager
Inverell Shire Council

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About Us

Inverell Shire is a thriving regional centre in the Northern Tablelands of New South Wales. Formed in July 1979, the shire comprises an area of 9,430km2 with a population of 17,836. The township of Inverell is a major service centre and has a population of 12,000. Inverell is serviced by an air service to both Sydney and Brisbane and is a commercial hub to an estimated 60,000 people.

Council’s Total Annual Expenditure - $40 million

Total Employees - 215

New South Wales Department of Planning and Environment forecasts Inverell LGA to grow by 12.2 per cent by 2031.