Roads, Infrastructure & Assets Coordinator

• Lead key infrastructure projects that impact remote and regional communities.
• Earn an attractive salary circa $84,656.65 plus superannuation.
• Join a Local Government Council shaping community futures through roads and asset revitalisation.
• Benefit from a comprehensive range of perks, including relocation assistance, remote area allowance, salary sacrifice options, 6 weeks of annual leave plus 10 days of personal leave, and more!

Our passion for community is at the heart of everything we do

Our vision is to be a leader within the Australian Local Government and develop a broad range of strategies that will help shape our vision for the region through excellent service delivery and community engagement. We also aim to build one of Australia's most sustainable, vibrant, and diverse regions. Victoria Daly Regional Council runs a range of programs to engage the Indigenous communities.

For more information, please visit our website: https://www.victoriadaly.nt.gov.au/

How you’ll make a difference

Victoria Daly Regional Council is looking for a full-time Roads, Infrastructure & Assets Coordinator based in Katherine, NT.

In this key operational role, you will report directly to the Director of Council Operations and be responsible for overseeing road construction and infrastructure management across the region.

More specifically, your responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Providing high-level technical advice and oversight on road and infrastructure works
• Preparing and maintaining asset management and replacement plans, including costings
• Managing capital works aligned with Council's infrastructure priorities
• Reviewing and implementing work schedules, tenders, and contract documentation
• Overseeing the compliance, delivery, and quality of road and asset projects
• Coordinating contractors, stakeholders, and Council teams to meet project timelines
• Conducting on-site inspections and ensuring performance, WHS compliance, and reporting
• Supporting grant submissions and strategic planning with infrastructure insights
• Ensuring up-to-date registers of contractors and permit compliance
• Identifying infrastructure faults and determining remedial actions
• Driving between remote communities in challenging conditions when required
• Managing extensive travel to support on-ground delivery in smaller communities

You will be directly involved in the delivery of a wide range of critical grant-based and state-funded Council projects. Your work will touch on various areas such as infrastructure upgrades, staff housing community facilities, environmental sustainability, and disaster recovery initiatives. 

As the Victoria Daly region has a large Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population, you will need to ensure cultural sensitivity and awareness across all activities.

What you’ll bring to the team

To qualify, you will need extensive experience in infrastructure and asset management, with demonstrated skills in overseeing contractors and road construction projects. A Certificate IV in Civil, Construction, or Mechanical Engineering is highly desirable.

You must also bring:

• Deep knowledge of contract and project management in government or regional settings
• Budget planning, forecasting, and expenditure tracking experience
• Skilled report writing and document preparation capabilities
• Familiarity with procurement and legislative compliance
• Strong interpersonal, stakeholder engagement, and planning skills
• A current Driver Licence, WWC Card, and recent Criminal History Check

The following will be highly valued:

• Prior experience in Local Government or working within Aboriginal communities
• Capability to 4WD and work in remote and all-weather conditions
• Familiarity with challenges and best practices in servicing remote regions

As our ideal candidate, you’re an adaptable, solutions-focused leader with a strategic mindset and the ability to work across technical, operational, and compliance demands. You're motivated by community development and are comfortable navigating cultural sensitivities in Indigenous contexts.

This is a rare opportunity to be part of meaningful infrastructure transformation in one of Australia’s most unique and rewarding locations.

A rewarding role - in more ways than one

In addition to a competitive salary of circa $84,656.65 per annum + superannuation, the successful candidate will enjoy rewarding work in a part of the world rarely seen by outsiders. 

 You will also receive access to a range of additional generous perks, including:

• Relocation assistance available up to $5,000 - let us help you make Katherine your new home
• Remote area allowance of $1206.60
• Salary sacrifice options available - increase your take-home pay
• 6 weeks of Annual Leave + 17.5% Leave Loading
• 10 days of Personal Leave
• Travel allowances
• Flexible working arrangements
• Paid training and study leave
• Ongoing professional development opportunities - the Council actively supports the career progression of its employees through internal hires for leadership positions

Ready to Apply?

Are you experienced in Road Construction, Project Management, Asset Management, and/or Procurement and looking for a role where you can support diverse programs and remote communities? Apply Now!

Applications close 27th June 2025.