Principal Project Coordinator

1 week ago

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia The State of Queensland Full time

Education (Organisation site )
Infrastructure Delivery and Operations Branch - Infrastructure Services Division

Do you want to be part of key Government initiatives supporting aspiring Queensland students to represent Australia at the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games? Are you interested in contributing to great infrastructure outcomes for schools? Then this position will be a great career achievement for you

This position will be responsible for the oversight of project delivery of our Priority Programs projects from the planning and pre-design phase to practical completion. You will manage all critical information such as project milestones and expenditure for the project.

This is a fulltime temporary opportunity until 30 June 2026, unless otherwise determined.

Job details

Position status

Position status Fixed Term Temporary

Position type

Position type Full-time

Occupational group

Occupational group Project Management

Classification

Classification AO7

Workplace Location

Job ad reference

Job ad reference QLD/CO571466/24T

Closing date 27-Jun-2024

Yearly salary

Yearly salary $ $136293

Fortnightly salary

Fortnightly salary $ $

Job duration

Job duration Until 30 June 2026, unless otherwise determined

The Department of Education are dedicated to building an inclusive and diverse workforce that reflects the community and schools we support by treating everyone with respect and dignity. This starts with recruitment and selection. The methods of assessing suitability in the recruitment process may vary. This includes making reasonable adjustments to support applicants at all stages of the process and employee lifecycle.

With a focus on delivering infrastructure projects as part of the Go for Gold Fund, the Playgrounds & Tuckshops Upgrade Program and the Australian Government's School Upgrade Fund, the team provides strategic advice, program and project management ensuring the program deliverables align with strategic objectives.

The Infrastructure Services Division is looking for a Principal Project Coordinator to manage and lead a small team to collaborate with stakeholders to support the infrastructure delivery of projects in the:-

  • Go for Gold Fund
  • School Playgrounds and Tuckshops Upgrades Program and;
  • The Australian Government's Schools Upgrade Fund.

A background in program or contract management would be desirable.

About the Role

As the Principal Project Coordinator, you will have responsibility for the following:

  • Undertake high level planning to develop the current packages for implementation with school and early childhood communities across Queensland to modernise and optimise school facilities.
  • Lead, manage and coordinate all aspects of project and program delivery including financial and human resources, initial planning, construction and commissioning of multiple complex projects within a legislative and contractual framework.
  • Develop, maintain and monitor critical relationships with clients, stakeholders and service providers for the purpose of achieving and sustaining a high level of client satisfaction.
  • Managing critical project information such as milestones and expenditure to ensure project data is up to date at all times within departmental systems - including SAP
  • Support the work of other team members through mentoring and training opportunities.
  • Travel, including local and overnight travel is a requirement of the role. The successful candidate must be able to perform this travel and if required, will be provided a departmental vehicle where appropriate.

The Principal Project Coordinator reports to the Director, Priority Programs, Special Program Delivery based in the Brisbane CBD.

About You

To be successful in the role you will possess the following:

  • Demonstrated experience delivering government infrastructure projects including experience delivering numerous projects concurrently across geographically diverse locations.
  • Demonstrated high level capacity to work effectively under pressure and within strict time constraints.
  • Demonstrated effective communication, consultation and negotiation skills with the ability to represent the department and to establish and maintain mutually productive partnerships with clients, team members and other stakeholders.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of contemporary concepts, strategies and issues associated with physical asset management, and the application of this knowledge, to develop innovative solutions that meet the needs and expectations of clients.

When working in regulated employment an employee must have a current Working with Children Clearance (blue card) issued by Blue Card Services.

How to Apply:

  • Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant previous work history).
  • Attach a maximum 1-page response outlining your motivation for applying for this role along with your skill and abilities relevant to the role.

We welcome all applicants to share any support needed to ensure our recruitment process is inclusive.

Applications remain current for 12 months from the closing date and may be considered for appointment to identical or similar vacancies within the Department.

Applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.

Salary rate shown is reflective of full-time (1.0 FTE).

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity .

For a full list of the position responsibilities and mandatory requirements, please ensure you download the attached role description and candidate information fact sheet and follow the instructions.

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