Coordinator Facilities Program

Coordinator Facilities Program

Location: Emerald, Central Queensland

Term: Permanent Full Time Position

Award: QLGIA Stream A

Salary: $126,859 – $137,887 + superannuation

How would you like to be part of a Project Management Office who are dedicated on delivering programs of work that support one of Queensland’s largest council territories?

Central Highlands Regional Council is committed on delivering value to its community. As a result, we are looking for a highly experienced Project Manager to oversee and coordinate the facilities capital works programs to achieve council’s strategic asset management plans.

Your expertise and ability to consult on facilities-based capital projects will be highly regarded. Working with us, you will have the opportunity to:

• Collaborate and advise asset owners on strategic direction and planning for future works
• Coordinate the planning, design and construction of outsourced and in-house building and facility projects in line with legislative requirements and governance frameworks
• Analyse and research project feasibility studies and associated project lifecycle costs to develop specialised business cases
• Establish, build, and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external parties
• Contribute to a positive, safe, and effective working environment and culture

To be considered for this opportunity, you will need to possess:

• A proven ability to lead and oversee multiple projects within a large organisation, ideally within local or state government
• Extensive experience in contract management and project delivery for facilities assets
• Tertiary qualifications in Civil Engineering, or an equivalent field, and/or Project Management
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills to effectively present information to a wide range of internal and external stakeholders

If you are interested in becoming a member of the Project Management Office who are responsible for delivering council’s future plans, then we’d like to hear from you.

Working for Central Highlands Regional Council has its benefits. We are a progressive region, committed in creating opportunities for all. We welcome forward thinking individuals who are focused on continuous improvement, a sustainable future and understand the valuable role we play in investing in our regional community. Benefits include:

• An attractive remuneration package incorporating base, superannuation, professional memberships and vehicle usage
• 5 weeks annual leave with 17.5% leave loading
• Corporate uniforms provided
• Relocation assistance
• Salary sacrificing options available

To apply for this position:

As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from diverse backgrounds.

Please download and review the position description.

To be considered for this position, please include the following documents:

1. A cover letter outlining your motivation for applying for this position
2. Your resume detailing your career history relevant for this position.

Applicants who meet the mandatory requirements listed in the position description will be sent a video assessment to complete.

Please note our recruitment process includes the following pre-employment checks:

To be appointed to a position within the Central Highlands Regional Council, you must be an Australian citizen, or have permanent residency status, or hold a visa permitting you to work in Australia permanently.

The pre-employment checks relevant to this position include:

• Right to Work in Australia
• Medical assessment including drug and alcohol testing
• Reference checks
• Qualification check
• Criminal History check

For a confidential discussion, please contact Tarnya Lowe on 1300 242 687 or register your application by submitting your cover letter and resume.

Applications Close:  9am Monday 19 April 2021