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Works Coordinator (Engineering)

Mornington Shire Council
Cairns North, QLD
A$110,000-$120,000 p/a
Engineering → Civil/Structural Engineering
Full-time
On-site

Posted 3 days ago


The Mornington Shire Council is a Local Government Authority providing range of services to the twenty-three islands of the Wellesley Group located 125kms north-west of Burketown, 200kms west of Karumba and 444kms from Mount Isa, in the southern section of the Gulf of Carpentaria, residing within the State of Queensland. The island is 2.5 hours flight from Cairns.

Mornington island is the largest island of the group and the township of Gununa located on the southern end of the island, contains the Council’s officers and workshops, the community's primary services providers are also based here such as the local Schools, the Hospital and Aged Care, Emergency Services and other Government Agencies, Shopping and town also houses the majority of the Shire’s population.

The Role:

Works Coordinator will be responsible for effective, timely and cost-effective management and delivery of Council’s works program through ongoing coordination of road and other crews to ensure that construction and maintenance work is performed to the high standard required by Council and our clients.

General Responsibilities (but not limited to):

  • Actively develop, maintain and control the maintenance programs, minor works and barge movements to ensure they are delivered to meet quality standards.
  • Provide instruction and leadership, ensuring they fully understand specific tasks, programs and projects to enable effective and compliant execution, and control of expenditure for individual activities and delivery of services.
  • Actively engage and coach staff to improve individual capacity and achieve goals, operational objectives and promote and drive a culture which strives for continuous improvement.
  • Provide leadership to the workgroup in successfully implementing relevant aspects of the MSC Safety Management.
  • Ensure that all works executed by assigned staff are carried out safely, comply with relevant standards and specifications and meets the needs of Council and its customers with minimal inconvenience or disruption.
  • To assess and respond to all customer requests and liaise with all public utilities and contractors as required.
  • Work collaboratively with internal stakeholders for ongoing and future maintenance of Council assets and effective planning for upgrades and maintenance.
  • Assume responsibility for the security and condition of all Council fleet and equipment used in the positions area of responsibility.

Benefits:

  • Superannuation
  • 6 weeks holiday
  • 15 days personal leave
  • 2 return flights per year + 2 negotiated return flights per year
  • Subsidized accommodation will be provided

About you

  • Construction Safety Induction Card (White Card)
  • Sound experience and ability in maintenance practices
  • Demonstrated experience in a supervisory role with strong leadership and team building skills

This is a full-time permanent position. This recruitment is ongoing until filled.

Should you have any questions or would like a full copy of a Position Description, please contact [email protected] or [email protected]

Applicants from the community of Mornington Island are highly encouraged to apply. MSC is an equal opportunity employer.


About Mornington Shire Council

Cairns North, QLD, Australia
Government & Defence
1-10 employees

Mornington Shire Council headquarters are based in the only township, Gununa on Mornington Island and is approximately 444km north of Mount Isa and 28km off the coast of mainland Australia. Council delivers a range of vital services that extend into the community and commercial services supporting ongoing sustainability of our community and homelands, quality of life, employment and, provision of basic services that no other organisations deliver in our area.

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