Project Delivery Coordinator

Salary:

75 - 80

/ Hour

Contract Type:

Contract

Location:

Other - QLD

Industry:

Construction & Engineering

Reference:

0602DD

Contact Name:

Daniel Driver

Contact Email:

daniel@publicsectorpeople.com.au

Date Published:

06-Feb-2026

Contract length: Until 31/07/2026
Hourly pay rate: $78.58ph + 12% super
Hours of work: Hours of Work: Casual Full Time, 9-day fortnight / 72.5hrs a fortnight. Monday – Friday between the hours of 8am & 5pm or 7am – 4pm during peak project times.

Accommodation: will be provided for the duration of temporary placement if available
Travel: provided at the start and end of the contract where required


Key Responsibilities

Coordinate the planning, design and delivery of Council capital projects in line with strategic asset management plans
Manage procurement processes including scopes, RTQs, RFTs, tender documentation and contract administration
Coordinate internal and external stakeholders, including community engagement where required
Monitor project performance, budgets, milestones and risks, providing regular reporting and early warnings of deviations
Ensure projects are delivered safely, fit-for-purpose and within agreed specifications
Oversee project handover, closure and asset capitalization processes
Support feasibility studies, whole-of-life costing and business case development
Ensure compliance with Council policies, procurement frameworks and legislative requirements

About You
You are a highly organized and detail-focused professional with strong contract and project management experience in a civil infrastructure/ capital works projects. You are confident working with multiple stakeholders and can balance technical delivery with governance, compliance and community expectations.


Mandatory Requirements

Relevant tertiary qualification (e.g. Bachelor of Engineering – Civil) or significant demonstrated experience in project and/or contract management
Minimum of two (2) years’ recent and relevant experience in a similar role
Demonstrated experience managing contracts for capital works projects
Strong understanding of local government operations and capital program delivery
Extensive knowledge of road, stormwater, water and sewerage design and construction standards
High-level written and verbal communication, negotiation and stakeholder engagement skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Project, Excel and the Microsoft Office suite
Queensland C Class (provisional or higher) driver’s license

Desirable

Experience in local or state government
Familiarity with One Council or similar procurement/customer systems
Experience in budget preparation, monitoring and reporting
Postgraduate qualification in Project Management
Registered Professional Engineer of Queensland (RPEQ)

This contract opportunity is perfect for someone with a strong background in the technical infrastructure space with added capital works project experience. If you are either located in the region or open to relocation for the contract period, this is a great opportunity at a QLD local council!

If this sounds like something you are interested in, send your application through to: daniel@publicsectorpeople.com.au & give me a call on 0466 265 446 today to discuss this opportunity in further detail.

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