Senior Project Coordinator

About the role

The Priority Programs Team manages around 800 projects across Queensland, from $15K to $15M, mostly under $500K, supporting schools and communities through infrastructure programs. As a Senior Project Coordinator on a contract basis, you will help deliver several programs from planning through to delivery, ensuring they meet agreed requirements and a high standard. Programs may include fire hydrant upgrades, lift replacement and compliance, security fencing, electrical and solar upgrades, water and sewerage, and housing improvements.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate multiple projects from planning and pre-design through to delivery and completion.
• Manage projects of varying size and complexity within legislative, contractual and resource requirements.
• Support the delivery of key Priority Programs and report on project progress and outcomes.
• Build relationships with schools, clients, stakeholders, contractors and service providers.
• Manage competing priorities while keeping quality, risk, time and budget in focus.
• Prepare clear reports, correspondence and submissions for key stakeholders.
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement and best-practice delivery.
• Advise, guide and support project team members and other stakeholders.

Required profile

• Experience coordinating complex projects and managing competing priorities.
• Strong organisation and planning skills for multiple projects of different sizes and complexity.
• Stakeholder management with schools, clients, contractors and service providers.
• Problem-solving and decision-making, and clear communication in reports.
• Leadership, collaboration and a continuous improvement mindset.
• Understanding of risk, compliance, transparency and quality outcomes.