Capital Program Coordinator (9799)
Job No:
COH23812
Location:
Hobart, TAS
Group and Team: Capital Projects Group
Location: Council Centre
Employment status: Permanent, Full-time
Classification: Municipal Officer Level 4
Agreement: Hobart City Council Enterprise Agreement 2024
Salary range: $101,051 per annum + 13.5% superannuation.
- Enjoy City of Hobart Employee Benefits.
- Above award wages and employer superannuation at 13.5%.
- Challenging and rewarding opportunity where you can make a positive difference.
About the role
The Capital Program Coordinator plays a central role in planning and managing Council’s Capital Works Program. In this position, you will coordinate projects from initial scoping through to delivery, ensuring budgets are well-developed, timelines are achievable, and processes are efficiently managed through strong planning and collaboration with stakeholders. You will also contribute to ensuring capital projects support Council’s strategic objectives and respond to community priorities.
Role accountabilities include:
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Coordinate the planning and delivery of the Capital Works Program, ensuring alignment with Council’s strategic priorities and community outcomes.
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Lead the annual review of capital projects, ensuring initiatives are well-scoped, appropriately budgeted, and effectively prioritised.
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Assess project readiness by developing accurate cost estimates and realistic timelines to support efficient program delivery.
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Work collaboratively with project managers, asset owners, and finance teams to ensure strong alignment between planning and execution.
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Provide evidence-based advice and insights to support informed decision-making and organisational objectives.
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Monitor and report on program performance, including risks, opportunities, and areas for improvement.
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Build strong stakeholder relationships to support delivery, advocate for community outcomes, and identify emerging issues and opportunities.
Learn more about the role in the position description: Position Description
About you
A Degree in Project Management or Civil Engineering (or an equivalent qualification), or substantial relevant experience, underpins your strong capability in this field, along with a current driver licence.
Proven experience in capital works planning, project coordination, construction management, or infrastructure delivery, ideally within a local government or similar environment, enables confident management of multiple projects at once, balancing competing priorities while delivering on time and within budget.
With a strong understanding of the full project lifecycle, including budgeting and risk management, you are able to identify challenges early and support effective, informed decision-making.
You are a skilled communicator with excellent interpersonal abilities, enabling you to build strong relationships, collaborate effectively, and influence a diverse range of stakeholders. Highly organised and proactive, you bring a solutions-focused approach and a commitment to delivering outcomes that align with organisational priorities and community needs.
About us
The City of Hobart offers something for everyone, with connections between nature, history, culture, businesses and each other. We are proud to provide a range of services and facilities that support the wellbeing, safety and participation of the community as well as continuously look to improve and embrace new approaches to achieve better outcomes for all. With an industrious and diversified economy, wherever your skills, talents and passions lie, we can offer you the opportunity to have a rewarding career with ongoing learning and development opportunities.
We recognise contributions to our workforce and offer:
- Above Award wages and Employer Superannuation at 13.5% with salary sacrifice options.
- Flexible work arrangements including the option to apply for a nine-day fortnight.
- A wide range of leave entitlements.
- Health and Wellness programs, including onsite gyms.
- Discounted membership at Doone Kennedy Hobart Aquatic Centre.
- Ability to purchase additional leave after 12 months of service.
- An Employee Assistance Program that offers onsite visits.
- Corporate Health Plan discounts with BUPA, St. Lukes and Medibank.
Learn more about what the City of Hobart can offer you.
The City of Hobart is committed to building an inclusive community and workplace. As an equal opportunity employer, we encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, abilities, ages and identities.
City of Hobart has a strong commitment to health and safety. Appointment will be subject to satisfactory pre-employment background checks. These will include reference checks, verification of qualifications, National Criminal History record check, and Medical Assessment including drug and alcohol testing.
The City of Hobart operates within the Child and Youth Safe Organisations Framework, safeguarding children and young people accessing our services and facilities. Your commitment to this framework is essential to improving the way we work, by implementing strategies and actions to promote child safety and wellbeing and preventing harm to children and young people. The City of Hobart incorporates Tasmania’s Child and Youth Safe Standards in its recruitment process, ensuring the safety and well-being of children and young people in our community.
Learn more about our vision, mission and values.
How to apply
If you are passionate about our beautiful city and ready to take on a role that challenges and rewards, we would love to hear from you. Apply today!
If you require any further information specific to this role please contact Kristian Heighway, Manager Capital Projects, on 03 6238 2759 or email kristian.heighway@hobartcity.com.au
All applications must be made in the online portal, and you can save your application as you progress through the stages until you submit your final application. If you have any issues with submitting your application, please email details of the issue to recruitment@hobartcity.com.au. Please note that we do not accept applications via email or after the position has closed so if you have issues submitting your application, please contact us prior to the closing time.
Applications close 11:59 pm Sunday 28 June 2026.
Before you begin
You will need to read the position description prior to commencing your application as you will be required to address the key duties, skills and knowledge for this role in 600 words or less.
Please ensure you have copies of your current resume and relevant qualification/s ready to attach at the end of your application.
To protect privacy and prevent fraud, do not upload or email personal documents such as Driver’s licences, passports, or personal tax and superannuation details. Instead:
- Applicants are required to declare they hold the required documentation/licence, and
- Originals will be sighted by People and Culture on the first day of work as a condition of employment.
Selection process
Candidates are initially selected for interview based on the details provided in their application.
The City of Hobart assesses all applications based on merit.
Positions are filled, based on how well the successful candidate meets the requirements of the position.
Learn more about the selection process on our website.
