Coordinator Assets & Technical Services

Full Time / Contract (4 years)

Monday to Friday, 76 hours per fortnight, 9 day fortnight

Attractive salary package of circa $190,928 per annum (including superannuation and vehicle allowance)

Location – Rockhampton

Your new role

Looking for an opportunity to lead significant community projects and help shape the future of the region?

This diverse leadership role combines project delivery, asset management, aquatic facility oversight and stakeholder engagement.

Reporting to the Manager Fleet and Facilities, you'll provide strategic and technical advice, drive continuous improvement, and ensure Council's community assets are safe, sustainable, and fit for purpose.

Bring your engineering, project management and leadership expertise to a role where your work truly matters.

This position requires the completion of a satisfactory Criminal History Check - Police Certificate (Australia Wide Name Only Police Check).

What we are looking for

Bachelor of Engineering qualification with RPEQ registration (or the ability to obtain) and Pool Plant Operator certification (or willingness to obtain).

Demonstrated leadership experience managing teams and delivering capital works, infrastructure, and operational projects.

Strong knowledge of aquatic facility operations, contract management, and relevant legislative and WHS requirements.

Proven financial management skills, including budgeting, expenditure monitoring, and asset lifecycle planning.

Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement, report writing, and relationship-building skills, with a strong customer and community focus

What you'll get in return

As an employee of Rockhampton Regional Council, you will join a diverse and innovative team of more than 1000 employees supported by good leadership, who proudly deliver services and make a difference to the lives of people living and working within the region.

Supportive Work/Life Balance

A large employer with a strong values driven culture

12% employer superannuation contribution, with the option to salary sacrifice up to an additional 6%

Ongoing training and development opportunities

Corporate membership discounts

Payroll deductions and salary sacrifice options

17.5% annual leave loading

Wages paid fortnightly

Employee Assistance Program

Fitness Passport and active social clubs

What you need to do next

To apply for this opportunity, please submit two documents:

A 2-3 page Cover Letter addressing the Application Criteria below;

Your Current resume.

Application Criteria

Proven experience managing contracts, service agreements and stakeholder relationships, including the ability to negotiate positive outcomes with internal and external parties.

Significant knowledge of aquatic facility operations, relevant legislative requirements and Workplace Health & Safety standards, together with experience managing associated risks and asset performance.

Strong financial management capability including budget development, expenditure monitoring, lifecycle planning and reporting.

Demonstrated leadership experience with the ability to lead, guide and motivate your team to plan and deliver both daily operational goals and long-term strategic objectives.

Please use Council’s cover letter template and ensure you clearly label each Application Criteria in your cover letter.

Click the ‘Apply’ button to complete your online application.

Applications Close: Monday 31 August 2026 at Midnight (AEST)