About The Role:
As the Coordinator Utility Operations, you will lead a dynamic team responsible for the delivery and optimisation of key utility services that keep our city running - from public lighting and energy to verge mowing, building management, and graffiti removal.
You will drive innovation and continuous improvement across the portfolio, applying a data-informed and customer-focused mindset to shape utility service delivery. Through advanced analytics and performance monitoring, you will guide decision-making and deliver services aligned with strategic goals and community expectations.
Success in this role will be defined not just by operational outcomes but also by the quality of collaboration, innovation and leadership you bring. You will champion emerging technologies, including AI, to enhance service delivery and future readiness. Working cross-functionally across Council, you will lead with influence and purpose - inspiring your team, engaging stakeholders, and delivering excellence.
About You:
You are a strategic, solutions-oriented leader with a strong grounding in utility services or operational delivery. You combine technical knowledge with systems thinking and have a passion for service design, data and innovation.
You’ll also bring:
About Our Organisation:
The City of Charles Sturt is a vibrant community home to around 130,000 people across 105 different cultures. We champion unity in diversity and strive to reflect our community within our workforce - wherever you are from, you are home in the City of Charles Sturt.
We prioritise customer and employee experience and a supportive environment where everyone belongs. With over 500 employees, our people and our community "Means the World" to us which highlights the importance of our places, our people and our service to the community.
We work flexibly and support one another. Visit our careers page to explore the benefits of joining our team and talk to us about what flexibility works for you.
About Our Team:
City Utilities drives the management of electricity, water, gas, waste and recycling services while maintaining the City’s cleanliness and sustainability. It oversees operations such as the Beverley Recycling and Waste Centre, public waste services, street sweeping, and keeping the lights on and the grass green.
The Detail:
The position is offered on a full-time, permanent basis. Classification will be at Administration Level 7 with an annual salary range of $119,565 to $126,792 per annum + Super + Annual Leave Loading.
The benefits of joining the City of Charles Sturt also include:
Click ‘Apply for this job’ to submit your application for this vacancy by 9.00am Monday, 18 August 2025.
We will be reviewing applications as they are received and may contact candidates before the closing date.
For further information about this vacancy, please view the attached position description.
Enquiries about this position may be made to the following:
Shane Broadbent, Manager City Utilities
email: sbroadbent@charlessturt.sa.gov.au
phone: 8408 1537
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