At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the planning and delivery of vital water and sewer projects for our community.
- Company: Join Byron Shire Council, committed to diversity and community wellbeing.
- Benefits: Enjoy flexible working arrangements, competitive salary, and professional development support.
- Other info: Work in a supportive team environment with excellent career growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in your community while advancing your engineering career.
- Qualifications: Degree in Civil Engineering and experience in water and sewer infrastructure projects required.
The predicted salary is between 94500 - 115500 $ per year.
Take the lead in delivering critical water and sewer infrastructure for our community. As Capital Works Coordinator in our Utilities team, you’ll lead the planning and delivery of Council’s water and sewer capital works program, overseeing multiple projects from planning and procurement through to construction and completion. You’ll combine engineering expertise with strong program, contract and people management skills to keep projects progressing safely, efficiently and within budget. Reporting to the Manager Utilities, you’ll lead a team of engineering and project staff and work closely with contractors, consultants, internal teams, government agencies and the community to deliver high-quality infrastructure outcomes.
What you’ll be doing:
- Lead the planning, coordination and delivery of Council’s water and sewer capital works program.
- Manage multiple infrastructure projects, monitoring scope, budgets, schedules, risks and delivery performance.
- Lead and support the Capital Works team, providing technical direction and coordinating priorities across the program.
- Prepare and manage tenders, quotations, contracts and procurement documentation for works, services and materials.
- Oversee consultants and contracts, including contract administration, site inspections and performance monitoring.
- Provide technical engineering advice to support the design and construction of water and sewer infrastructure.
- Develop project estimates, budgets and forecasts, and report on financial and program performance.
- Proactively identify project risks, issues and changes, developing practical solutions to keep delivery on track.
- Work with internal and external stakeholders and undertake community consultation to support successful project delivery.
- Ensure projects meet relevant WHS, environmental, legislative, quality and Council requirements.
What we look for:
- An experienced Civil Engineer or related engineering professional who can confidently lead a complex program of infrastructure projects while bringing people, budgets, contractors and competing priorities together.
- A degree in Civil Engineering or related engineering discipline.
- Experience delivering water and sewer infrastructure projects from planning through to construction.
- Strong project and program management skills, including budgets, contracts, risks and reporting.
- The ability to lead and support a team while managing competing priorities.
- Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Sound knowledge of WHS, environmental and quality requirements in a construction environment.
- A current Drivers License and White Card.
- Highly regarded experience working with GC21 and MW21 contracts.
- Interest in leadership and future progression opportunities.
We offer:
- Full-time permanent position (35 hours per week / 9 day fortnight).
- Salary and Conditions will be in accordance with the NSW Local Government (State) Award with an appointment at a salary in the range of $2,371.42 to $2,747.64 per 35 hour week (dependent upon skills and experience).
- You will also receive the 3.5% CLA allowance if applicable.
- Other benefits include 12% Superannuation, Motor Vehicle Allowance, Annual salary reviews and increases based on award conditions, Education and training support, Flexible working arrangements, Attractive salary packaging scheme, MyLeave, Employee Assistance Program (4 sessions per year), Fitness Passport.
- Opportunity to work with an experienced and committed team!
Location: This position is based at our Depot in Byron Bay; however, Council can require you to work from other work sites as required for operational reasons.
Closing date: 6pm (NSW time), Wednesday 11 November 2026. Late applications will not be permitted.
Byron Shire Council is committed to being a child safe organisation – we respect all children and their wellbeing. We will embed Child Safe Standards into our leadership, governance and culture. We will support our staff and volunteers in their responsibilities. We will strive to keep children safe from harm and abuse.
Capital Works Coordinator in Byron Bay employer: Byron Shire Council
Byron Shire Council is an exceptional employer, offering a permanent full-time position as an Asset Engineer in the stunning Byron Shire of Northern NSW. With a strong commitment to employee growth through ongoing training and development, flexible working arrangements, and a supportive workplace culture, you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on community infrastructure while enjoying a balanced work-life environment in one of Australia's most sought-after locations.
