Principal Project Coordinator

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Principal Project Coordinator to join a dedicated team driving the Flood Resilience Program, a flagship Queensland Government initiative focused on creating safer, stronger, and more flood-resilient schools. This pivotal role offers the chance to lead the planning phase of multiple education infrastructure projects, ensuring schools are better prepared for future flood events. You will work closely with technical experts and stakeholders across government and community sectors, with flexible working opportunities and a focus on meaningful public outcomes.

• Prepare comprehensive multi-options analyses and detailed business cases for projects within the Flood Resilience Program, adhering to established government frameworks.
• Lead the process of obtaining all necessary regulatory approvals for each project, including Ministerial Infrastructure Designations and development applications.
• Develop budget documentation and secure required funding approvals such as Cabinet Budget Review Committee submissions.
• Coordinate and guide teams of external consultants to deliver high-quality work within condensed timeframes, ensuring all deliverables meet program objectives.
• Assist with procurement activities related to engaging external consultants, maintaining transparency and compliance throughout the process.
• Collaborate effectively with internal departments, external agencies, and diverse stakeholder groups to facilitate smooth project progression.
• Provide clear, project-specific advice to management and executive leadership while liaising with other units as needed to ensure alignment with broader departmental goals.
• Participate actively in team meetings, contributing to policy development and application that supports strategic infrastructure resilience initiatives.
• Build and nurture strong communication channels and collaborative partnerships with both internal units and external agencies, including school stakeholders.
• Develop and maintain robust project programs and undertake thorough risk assessments to ensure all potential risks are identified, captured, and mitigated.

To excel as Principal Project Coordinator, you will bring substantial experience overseeing government infrastructure projects—ideally within the education or public sector—where your ability to navigate complex approval processes has been proven. Your background includes preparing robust business cases aligned with government frameworks as well as managing budgets through formal approval channels. You are adept at leading multidisciplinary teams with compassion, ensuring everyone feels supported while delivering results under tight deadlines. You listen actively, communicate clearly, and foster an atmosphere of mutual respect. You thrive balancing multiple priorities and are committed to collaboration that reflects collective wisdom while advancing strategic goals for resilient infrastructure.

• Demonstrated experience managing large-scale government infrastructure projects within complex regulatory environments.
• Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary project teams through all phases of project life cycles with empathy and effective communication skills.
• Strong background in preparing multi-options analyses, detailed business cases, and navigating government assessment frameworks.
• Experience obtaining regulatory approvals such as Ministerial Infrastructure Designations or similar statutory processes relevant to public sector projects.
• Expertise in developing budget documentation and securing funding approvals through established governmental channels.
• Skilled at coordinating procurement activities for engaging external consultants while maintaining compliance with public sector requirements.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills enabling collaboration with internal staff, external consultants, agencies, and community stakeholders.
• Ability to provide clear advice tailored for executive audiences while supporting cross-unit collaboration within large organisations.
• Track record of building positive relationships that foster trust among diverse stakeholder groups involved in complex infrastructure initiatives.
• Meticulous approach to developing project programs and conducting risk assessments that safeguard project outcomes and organisational interests.

Joining this public sector team means contributing to safer communities through resilient educational infrastructure. The Flood Resilience Program emphasises inclusivity, supportive leadership, flexible working opportunities, and ongoing training to encourage continuous learning. The workplace culture focuses on cooperation, kindness, dependability, and shared purpose, with recognition of individual contributions and career growth.

If you are ready to take on this rewarding challenge supporting safer schools across Queensland, apply now.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples are encouraged to apply.

To apply please click apply or call Noah Young on +61 7 3032 2283 for a confidential discussion.

Location: Brisbane CBD
• Salary: AUD 90 - 102 per hour
• Workplace: Hybrid
• Experience Level: Associate