We have the following position available.
PROJECT COORDINATOR – OPERATIONS
1.0 FTE. Fixed Term – 18 Months
The East Gippsland Catchment Management Authority (the Authority) is looking for a suitably qualified and/or experienced person to fulfil the role of Project Coordinator – Operations in the Water & Catchments Team.
The Project Coordinator plays a pivotal role in the coordination of the Authority’s on-ground works programs efficiently and effectively. This position ensures projects are completed in line with Authority objectives is on time, within budget, and to the highest safety standards, while fostering collaboration with landholders, key stakeholders, and relevant government agencies. Beyond delivery, the role safeguards project quality and ensures outcomes align with the Authority’s broader natural resource management objectives.
The Project Coordinator supports the successful delivery of projects from concept to completion through planning, coordination, stakeholder engagement, and implementation oversight. The role ensures projects are delivered on time, within scope, and to required quality and safety standards while fostering effective collaboration between internal teams, contractors, landholders, and stakeholders to achieve sustainable river health outcomes.
The salary will be in accordance with the Authority’s Remuneration Framework Level B8 $90,331 gross pro rata per annum, plus employer superannuation as per the superannuation guarantee rate.
The position is based at the Authority’s Bairnsdale Office – 75 Macleod Street, Bairnsdale.
Submission details are listed below, and position description here. For further information about the position please contact Lara Caplygin, General Manager – Operations on 0400 739 232.
Submission Details
Applications must include a cover letter, separately addressed key selection criteria as outlined in the position description and a curriculum vitae.
Applications close at 5pm on Monday, 21 September 2026 and should be addressed to:
Private and Confidential, Project Coordinator – Operations
Applications are to be submitted via email to: hr@egcma.com.au
Applications that do not address the key selection criteria will not be considered for an interview and late applications will not be accepted.
The Authority is an Equal Opportunity employer that strives to provide a workplace and work practices that embrace, reflect and promote the diversity of our community. The Authority supports diversity and inclusion.
Applicants for this position must be legally entitled to work in Australia.
All Authority employees must be willing and able to attend their designated workplace as and when required. All recruitment activities are managed in line with the Authority’s Privacy Statement, which can be accessed via our website EGCMA | Terms of use
