Senior Projects Coordinator (201768)

Maximum Term Contract Full Time - 36.25 hours per week - until 30/06/2027

$108,149.26 to $114,748.58 Annually + up to 12% super

RCC Officers' Level 7

Redland City Council offers you the chance to improve lives and shape your own career… in a truly special place.

Join our team as a: Senior Projects Coordinator

About us:

At Redland City Council, you can help improve lives, while shaping your career in a truly special place. Situated on the stunning Redlands Coast, our team is creating an enriched, sustainable future for Redland City.

Here, every role matters … Together, we’re focused on serving our community. Join us so together we can improve the Redlands for today and tomorrow.

Guided by our Values, your responsibilities will include:

Project Management

Lead projects from initiation to completion with precision—plan, deliver, and finalise seamlessly. Drive efficiency by developing key project documents, keeping capital programs on track, applying best-practice methodologies, managing complex functions across quality, design, and construction, advising stakeholders on critical success factors, and ensuring alignment with the broader program of works.

Relationship and Risk Management

Drive strong relationships and mitigate risks with proactive leadership—supervise and support your team, build strategic stakeholder connections, influence thinking with best-practice insights, and stay ahead of emerging developments. Develop, execute, and monitor risk, procurement, resource, and communication plans to engage stakeholders and manage expectations effectively.

Communication and Stakeholder Management

Engage, inform, and manage project stakeholders with clear, strategic communication—oversee standards, assess deliverables, and ensure project success. Provide expert project management and technical advice to steering committees, sponsors, teams, Council officers, and Councillors. Tailor communication for impact, monitor feedback, and adapt your approach to maximise clarity and effectiveness.

Expert Advice

Offer expert guidance on closed landfill waste management, tackling complex issues, industry trends, and best practices. Oversee project delivery—from brief preparation and procurement to administration and consultant management. Leverage intelligence, networking, and professional expertise to provide informed advice, ensuring alignment with industry standards and technical frameworks.

Reporting

Keep stakeholders informed and projects on track with clear, consistent reporting—deliver scheduled checkpoint, monthly highlight, and exception reports to the Project Sponsor and Steering Committee. Maintain high-quality administrative and financial records for accurate project tracking. Engage stakeholders with minimal direction, manage Divisional Councillors’ expectations regarding the closed landfill waste program, and coordinate Program Coordination Group meetings in line with PPMF. Identify and escalate risks as needed while demonstrating expertise in budget management and planning.

What we're looking for:

The Senior Projects Coordinator leads key Waste Infrastructure projects, aligning with community and corporate priorities. Overseeing closed landfill remediation, they ensure projects are expertly managed, strategically aligned, and regulatory-compliant. From securing stakeholder buy-in to driving execution, they manage scope, budget, and delivery—keeping everything on track from start to finish.

More reasons to love working with us:

• Generous leave provisions such as paid parental leave and purchased leave scheme including 17.5% loading on annual leave!
• Ex-gratia day offered during the Christmas/New Year break.
• Access to professional and leadership development programs and education/study assistance.
• Mentoring and coaching opportunities to increase your industry knowledge and business acumen.
• Diverse secondment opportunities for career development.
• Reward and recognition programs.
• Wellbeing programs and social club.
• Access to discounts with over 400 leading retailers.
• Access to RedFlex – our flexible work program offering flexibility in how, when and where you work.

Visit our careers page to learn more and read the stories of our incredible people.

Eligibility

• Successful applicants will be asked to consent to a police check. Please note that people with criminal records are not automatically barred from applying for this position. Each application will be considered on its merits.
• To be eligible for employment, applicants must have the legal right to work in Australia.

Ready to join us

Applications will only be accepted through Council’s Web Recruitment system or through OURspace for current Council employees. Hard copy and e-mailed applications will not be accepted.

To be considered, applicants must submit a:

1. Cover letter (one page); and
2. Current resume that demonstrates how you meet the requirements of this role. Please read the Position Description and resume-based application instructions before applying for this role.

RCC utilises a merit-based recruitment process which may include various testing methods, such as psychometric testing and requesting the submission of a short video application from candidates after the advertisement closes.

Specific information on the position (201768) can be obtained by contacting Gemma Sherry on (07) 3829 8543.

At Redland City Council, we truly value the diverse skills, experiences and perspectives of our people. We’re focused on making Council an inclusive place, where everyone belongs and brings in new skills, diverse experiences and backgrounds that enable us to serve our community better.

Applications will not be accepted from a third party.