DRFA Operations Coordinator
Job No:
CSCO104
Location:
Cooktown, QLD
DRFA Operations Coordinator
Cook Shire Council is looking for a highly motivated individual with professional experience in civil construction and management of Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangement (DRFA) projects.
The successful candidate must have a strong community and customer focused mantra with a genuine desire to deliver exceptional services to our community and its people.
This position primarily focuses on seamless projects delivery; ensuring efficient resource allocation; proactive site management and effective stakeholder coordination across Cook Shire's recovery projects. This position will also be responsible for prompt organisation of immediate repairs to stabilise affected infrastructure following a disaster event.
Why choose Cook Shire Council?
- 9-day fortnight
- 5 weeks of annual leave, allowing you plenty of time to relax and enjoy the local surroundings
- 3 weeks of personal leave to support a healthier work/life balance
- Salary sacrificing options
- A supportive and friendly work environment that encourages personal and professional growth
What you'll be doing
- Manage close-outs and maintain compliance with QRA reporting requirements.
- Handle audit queries.
- Complete Annual QLeave requirements.
- Oversee safety aspects, ensuring compliance with WHS standards.
- Conduct site inspections to verify compliance with project requirements.
- Manage and liaise with Gangers and Foremen to ensure the locating and usage of approved gravel pits.
- Maintain and collate gravel, water and spoil tally sheets.
- Proactively identify, obtain and keep updated all required permits and approvals for new and renewed grave quarries and pits.
- Prepare and manage procurement activities including ROPS tender for DRFA works resources.
- Assist Council's engineering department with any Betterment and other Capital Works Projects with overlapping scope for DRFA works.
- Perform road pick-up, inspections and supervision of the delivery of DRFA works as required.
What we're looking for
- Tertiary qualifications and / or proven professional experience in civil construction operations.
- Experience in DRFA processes (preferred, but willing to train the right candidate).
- Proven experience in innovative and facilitative leadership style resulting in a high performing team.
- Proven knowledge in compliance, legislation, safety, risk and contract administration.
- Ability to build professional relationships and provide a high level of customer service at all times.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
- Highly developed organisational skills.
- Ability to critically analyse issues and the ability to develop and implement appropriate solutions.
- High level of computer literacy and computer application experience.
- A valid QLD Driver’s Licence.
How to apply
To apply, please review the Candidate Information Kit for this position. To be considered for selection you will need to submit:
- a Cover Letter outlining why you are interested in this role; and
- a detailed and up to date Resume/CV.
Applications should be submitted online. Click on the "Apply Now" tab below to apply.
Applications will now close 9.00am Wednesday 2 April 2025.
Don't miss your chance to apply!
SUMMARY & CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
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Job reference |
CSC104 |
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Position: |
DRFA Operations Coordinator |
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Location: |
Council Depot Administration Office - 31 Charlotte Street Cooktown |
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Tenure: |
Full time - 2 year fixed term contract with possibility for extension |
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Remuneration: |
Queensland Local Government Industry (Stream A) Award – State 2017 – Level 6 - 7 subject to qualifications and experience $93K - $105K per annum + applicable allowances |
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Leave Entitlements |
5 weeks annual leave 15 days personal leave |
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Superannuation |
11.5% Superannuation contributions |