INTERNAL ONLY - STRATEGIC COORDINATOR

Personnel Area: Infrastructure Services

Branch: Asphalt and Aggregates

Salary Range: Band 7 $132,572 - $144,942 plus superannuation

(Remuneration stated is for a full-time position)

Work type: Temporary full-time

Duration: Up to 2 years

Location: Eagle Farm Asphalt Plant

Our Business

Brisbane City Council is one of the largest local governments in Australia, dedicated to building a better Brisbane. We deliver a wide range of services and infrastructure projects that support the city’s growth, sustainability, and liveability. Our commitment to safety, collaboration, and innovation underpins everything we do.

Our Branch

Infrastructure Services is responsible for delivering major infrastructure projects across Brisbane. We work closely with external contractors and stakeholders to ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and to the highest standards. Our team culture is collaborative, professional, and focused on continuous improvement and technical excellence.

The Role

We are seeking a Strategic Coordinator who thrives at the centre of business operations – a proactive, highly capable all‑rounder who knows where to go, who to speak to, and how to get things done. This is a hands-on, highly trusted role and will act as the central point of coordination across administration, people activities, systems, processes and strategic initiatives. You will be the “guru” of information, the go-to person for navigating processes and systems, a problem solver and key support person to senior leaders.

Reporting closely into senior leadership, this role is critical to driving day‑to‑day efficiency while supporting longer‑term strategy and business improvement initiatives. Managing an administration team of 3 you will coordinate workloads, unblock issues, and ensure the business runs smoothly across people, systems and operations. This role will also act as a high‑level 2IC, including being a key contact for leadership (GM Asphalt and Aggregates), strategy alignment and major change programs.

What are we looking for?

You are practical, adaptable and comfortable operating across many moving parts. You enjoy being relied upon, solving complex problems and helping others navigate systems and processes.

You will bring:

• highly organised, proactive, and detail‑oriented, with the ability to operate effectively in a fast‑paced, complex environment
• strong systems knowledge and confidence navigating multiple platforms
• solid experience in coordination, operations, or business support roles with experience in supporting change initiatives
• excellent communication (written and verbal), interpersonal and negotiation skills, with the ability to influence effectively, and motivate others to achieve key work priorities
• well-developed research, analytical and problem-solving skills to identify issues and trends, and an ability to recommend options for resolution
• proven leadership capabilities consistent with Council’s Leadership Blueprint.

Benefits of working for Council include:

• flexible working hours, and flexible arrangements
• free gym and wellness centre
• award winning superannuation fund
• generous leave provisions
• competitive salary.

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How to apply: Click on the 'I’m interested' button to complete your online application. Please upload your tailored resume and covering letter (of no more than one page) demonstrating your suitability to the position.

*Eligibility for internal only roles includes external applicants who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander and/or as a person living with a disability. Applicants from these groups are required to complete the diversity and inclusion questions on the application form to enable Council to determine eligibility.

This role will require a Criminal History Check.

For more information: Please call Larissa Robl, Talent Partner on 07 3178 4280

People from diverse backgrounds, including those living with a disability and/or Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, who may have questions about the recruitment process or working at Council, are encouraged to reach out to the contact above, who can connect you with a member of Council’s Diversity and Inclusion team.

Closing Date: Tuesday 5 May 2026 at 11:55pm AEST

Brisbane City Council is a multi-award winning accessible and inclusive workplace where our people represent the diverse communities we serve, are supported, and can feel safe. Council has been awarded Employer of the Year at the National Disability Awards and has been recognised multiple times with ‘Gold Employer’ status from the Australian Workplace Equality Index for LGBTI inclusion. #LI-DNI