Coordinator Capital Projects

About the role

The City of Mount Gambier is looking for a Coordinator Capital Projects to plan, coordinate and deliver its capital works program across a range of community assets. The role involves managing projects from planning through to handover, ensuring safety, timeliness, budget compliance and quality. It offers the chance to work on tangible infrastructure that shapes the regional city.

Key responsibilities

• Coordinate and deliver capital projects across infrastructure, buildings, sport precincts, roads, drainage and footpaths.
• Manage project plans, timelines, budgets, risks and reporting throughout the project lifecycle.
• Support tendering, procurement, contract preparation and evaluation processes.
• Administer contracts, including variations, claims and monitoring contractor performance.
• Work with consultants, contractors, technical teams and internal stakeholders to ensure quality and site safety.
• Prepare clear project updates, reports and documentation for senior management.
• Manage defects, commissioning and asset handover processes.
• Assist with community engagement and respond to enquiries professionally.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of project delivery systems and processes.

Required profile

• Strong experience in project, contract and procurement management.
• Proven track record delivering capital projects, preferably in infrastructure or construction.
• Ability to manage budgets, timelines and risks effectively.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Problem‑solving mindset with attention to detail and big‑picture thinking.

Required skills

What we offer

• 38‑hour week (76 hours per fortnight) with flexible working options.
• Federal Superannuation Guarantee plus an additional 1% employer contribution.
• RDO arrangements, 2 additional annual leave days and 1 wellbeing day.
• Opportunity to work in a regional city with a strong lifestyle and professional challenge.