Works Coordinator (Road Maintenance)

West Wimmera Shire Council is seeking an experienced and motivated civil works professional to take a leading role in maintaining and enhancing our vital road network. This is an excellent opportunity for a practical, handson leader who values safety, quality work, and efficient service delivery.

As our Works Coordinator (Road Maintenance), you will play a key role in ensuring the effective and efficient delivery of road maintenance and selected capital improvement programs, with a strong emphasis on grading and construction across our unsealed road network.

Key Responsibilities

Manage and oversee the routine grading maintenance of unsealed roads within allocated budgets.
Lead and support grading crews, providing technical and practical guidance as needed.
Coordinate work teams, haulage trucks and contractors to optimise efficiency and cost effectiveness.
Work closely with Superintendent, Engineers and Management to plan and deliver works.
Undertake quality assurance checks, site inspections and defect assessments.
Allocate daily tasks, plant, materials and equipment to crews.
Liaise with workshop and depot staff to ensure operational readiness of plant and equipment and other resources.
Ensure all staff and contractors follow approved standards and safe work practices.
Manage response to customer requests and ensure required actions and reporting are undertaken in a timely manner.

About you
We are looking for a practical, reliable and solutions focused leader with:

Demonstrated experience in unsealed road maintenance and civil works operations.
Strong team leadership and communication skills.
Commitment to safe work practices and highquality service delivery.
The ability to plan, prioritise and coordinate multiple tasks and resources.
Supervisory or management experience in a local government context would be highly regarded.

If you’re ready to lead a dedicated team and contribute to maintaining essential community infrastructure, we encourage you to apply.

Applications close 12 March 2026

For more information, contact Operations Manager - Thea Griffin 0473 805 771

West Wimmera Shire Council is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and is committed to the principles of workplace diversity.

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