At the heart of community. At the start of the future.
That's where you'll find Dubbo Regional Council and this opportunity to shape our region as our temporary Project Management Coordinator.
Our people care deeply about serving and strengthening our community. We work for 55,000 residents and 1.48 million people who visit our region each year - and when you join us, you'll be part of that impact every single day. We're at the centre of huge and important environmental, economic and societal change that will ensure a more sustainable future – for the Dubbo region, New South Wales, and beyond. It doesn't get much bigger than that.
Join us as our temporary Project Management Coordinator in our Project Management Office Branch and develop your skills and future career.
Please note this is a 12-month parental leave contract - the length of this arrangement may vary dependent on the period of parental leave.
Find personal and professional growth
The Project Management Coordinator is responsible for assisting the Project Management Office in the delivery, embedding and enhancement of the Project Management Framework across Council. You'll have the opportunity to provide support, guidance and advice to Project Leaders across the organisation for both Operational and Capital construction projects. You will provide assistance and co-ordination of project resources, undertake stakeholder meetings and also provide direct project support such as records management and budget tracking, with the aim of helping ensure our projects are delivered on time and on budget. The Project Management Coordinator is responsible for ensuring the Project Team is providing timely support to its customers, both within the organisation and also externally.
You'll make an impact by:
* Overseeing Council's project portfolio and ensuring monthly reporting
* Proactively engaging and being involved in project meetings with Project Managers, Contractors and Stakeholders as required, including ensuring management of data, records and actionable items
* Ensuring effective communications across all project stakeholders and construction partners
* Managing allocated projects and budget processes
Maintaining the project management framework and software
What you'll bring
To thrive in this role, you will need:
* Diploma in Project Management, Civil Construction Management, Building Surveying or related discipline
* Extensive experience in the quality control / delivery of building projects and/or civil infrastructure projects
* Highly developed communication, leadership and negotiation skills with the ability to effectively manage a variety of stakeholders
* Demonstrated experience in organising and managing conflicting work priorities
We would also love if you have:
* Experience in tender preparation and contract management
* Local Government experience
Degree qualification in related discipline
Ready for your opportunity?
Join us, and help strengthen our community and your career.
This position offers an attractive annual salary ranging from $104,751 to $121,738 .
To find out more about this role, explore the Position Description and feel free to reach out to our Manager Project Management Office on to make an enquiry.
If this role sounds like you, we would love to hear from you
Applications close 9:00am, Tuesday 20th January 2026
Please Note: Notifications are primarily system generated. Please ensure your email is correct before submitting an application to avoid missing crucial updates and required information.
Why Dubbo Regional Council?
At Dubbo Regional Council, you'll find a great combination. Here's what you can expect in your career with us:
* Find purpose and impact
Everything you do at Dubbo Regional Council makes a difference for so many people, in so many ways. It'll always be that way. But right here, right now, we're at the heart of some big change - and this is your once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to help us shape the future for communities here and beyond.
* Find personal and professional growth
You'll find so much variety here. We're doing diverse, high-impact work at scale. For you, that means plenty of opportunity to develop your skills and future career.
* Find people you can count on and a lifestyle you love
Your career matters, but so does your life outside of work. You don't have to sacrifice one for the other. Here, you'll achieve and grow in a great place to live and work, with people who truly care.
You'll also enjoy a range of other benefits:
* Find a better balance - enjoy a 35-hour work week with flexible options, plus generous leave allowances.
* Make your pay go further with a variety of salary-packaging options, including Rainbow Cottage Childcare, novated vehicle leasing, self-education expenses, disability/income protection insurance, and so much more.
* Be rewarded for your impact with our annual Staff Excellence Awards and find real connection with our supportive team environment and active social club.
Prioritise your health and wellbeing with our Fitness Passport, comprehensive Wellbeing Program, annual flu vaccination, and Employee Assistance Program for you and your family.
Dubbo Regional Council is part of Wiradjuri Country and we acknowledge all clan groups that reside within the Dubbo and Wellington Wiradjuri Nation. We are an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion, and we strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people of all ages, genders, abilities and cultural backgrounds.