Coordinator Design Services

About Us

Our vision is powered by a deep commitment to enhancing the quality of services we offer to our community. Today, Lismore is flourishing, and it's the perfect time for those who live, work, and play here to embrace and celebrate everything that makes Lismore so special. 

We warmly welcome individuals who bring fresh perspectives and unique skills, helping to enrich our collective vision for a vibrant and thriving community.  

About this Position:

We have an exciting opportunity for a Coordinator Design Services to join our Shared Services team. This role is instrumental is supporting the organisation by ensuring the efficient delivery of survey, design, and pre-construction services.The Coordinator Design Services is responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the Survey and Design Team within the Chief Operating Office, providing leadership and ensuring the team meets its objectives effectively. This position is based onsite at our Corporate Centre in Goonellabah.

What We can offer you:

• Flexible work options working within operational requirements.

• Employee Assistance and Health & Wellbeing Programs.

• Training and development opportunities. 

What we trust you to deliver:

• Plan, lead, supervise and train staff to provide survey, design and pre-construction services to the whole of Council

• Arrange to undertake survey and investigation, detailed design, cost estimation and conduct pre-construction activities for capital works projects as required to coordinate with internal clients

• Project manage pre-construction activities including facilitating geometric design, structural design and pavement design, preliminary estimates, identifying service relocations, review of environmental factors, advice to residents and setting appropriate specifications 

• Undertake sustainable work practices that align with Council's commitment to the principles of sustainability.

• Attend workshops and public consultation meetings as required

What you will need to be successful:

• Degree qualifications in engineering or equivalent

• Extensive experience in survey and design and leading a team

• WorkCover Construction Induction Certificate (or willingness to obtain)

• Current Class C Drivers Licence

• Customer Driven Service Delivery - Demonstrated experience in the delivery of effective high-level customer service and the ability to build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders and customers (Internal and external)
• Strong time management and organisational skills - Proactively consult with clients to establish their needs and deadlines, ensuring these are met through effective planning and coordination within the team

Full position description: Click here 

Full Time Contract: 70 hours a fortnight 

Salary: Attractive salary on offer

Closing date:  Monday 31 March 2025 at 4:00pm 

Contact: If you want to know more about this opportunity, please contact Justin Drew, Head of Shared Services on 0417 753 590.

Conditions of Employment: Conditions of employment are in the Local Government (State) Award and relevant Council policy, procedures and agreements.

Pre-employment Screening: Prior to employment, there will be a series of pre-employment checks that may include, health assessments, validation of right to work in Australia, validation of qualifications and licences, criminal history checks, psychometric assessments and referee checks.

We care about people as individuals and are committed to diversity, inclusion, and new ways of working. We encourage applications from people of any age, gender, ethnicity, cultural background, faith, disability, sexual orientation or gender identity.