Project Coordinator - Project Management Office

About the role

A Cairns-based role for a Remote Queensland Council seeks an experienced Project Coordinator for its Project Management Office. Reporting to the Chief Finance Officer, you will support the planning, coordination and delivery of a diverse portfolio of community infrastructure projects, including a Water Treatment Plant, Waste Centre and Splash Park. The role covers tender preparation, compliance, scheduling, budget monitoring, progress reporting and stakeholder liaison.

Key responsibilities

• Support the preparation and evaluation of project tenders
• Assist with business cases, project plans and cost estimates
• Review project feasibility across cost, operational and procurement considerations
• Identify project risks and support appropriate controls
• Track progress against schedules and milestones, and coordinate works and resources
• Monitor expenditure against approved budgets and conduct site visits
• Monitor compliance and quality requirements
• Prepare progress reports for senior management and support contractors with documentation

Required profile

• Tertiary qualification in Construction Management, Project Management or an equivalent discipline
• Experience in a project management or coordination role in construction or a related industry
• Experience managing project budgets and financial information
• Experience preparing reports, tender documentation and project records
• Current driver's licence and criminal history check (or ability to obtain one)
• Highly regarded: local government experience, remote Aboriginal community experience, knowledge of cyclone building codes, and experience with contracts, tenders and procurement

Required skills

• Strong stakeholder engagement and negotiation skills
• Sound IT skills across Microsoft Office and online/cloud-based platforms
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and strict deadlines

What we offer

• Full-time position in a permanent Local Government role
• Broad exposure to project planning, procurement, tenders and delivery
• Opportunity to build project management experience within an established PMO

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