Project Coordinator

Austroads employs staff across a range of specialised and technical disciplines, including for the core Austroads work program, the National Exchange of Vehicle and Driver Information System (NEVDIS), and Transport Certification Australia (TCA). Our rigorous recruitment process includes skills and psychometric testing. Due to the environment we work in, all successful applicants are required to undergo a National Police Check.

We strive to be an employer of choice.

We promote a culture of professionalism, innovation and integrity, with a commitment to accountability, quality and excellence in the delivery of all the services we offer. We pay attention to maintaining a safe and welcoming work environment, where all staff have equal access to opportunities. We encourage our staff to participate in external and internal training to make sure their skills and knowledge are continuously improved.

Austroads takes inclusion and diversity seriously. We embrace difference and diversity of identity, experience and thought, and actively strive for inclusive behaviours across our company and our work.

**Location**
- Melbourne

**Description**

Austroads is looking for a full-time Project Coordinator to provide project coordination and support for the Austroads Digital Trust Service project. This is an exciting and innovative area focused on the supporting Australia to move to digital driver licences that can be used across Australia and internationally.

The role is part of Austroads' Product Development team, which oversees management and coordination of select significant implementation projects for Austroads, with a focus on the development and implementation of new products and services, in alignment with Austroads strategic objectives and the evolving needs of our members and key stakeholders.

**Major responsibilities/accountabilities**

The role is responsible for:

- Project management support for nationally significant and strategic projects undertaken by the Austroads Digital Trust Service project.
- Delivering effective Secretariat services for internal and external governance groups, including organising and administering meetings, preparing meeting packs, coordinating input from jurisdictions and other stakeholders, analysing and disseminating information on activities and preparing and distributing minutes and actions.
- Stakeholder management including establishing effective working relationships and managing stakeholder documentation.
- Coordination activities including:

- assisting with procurement documentation and contract management
- identification of relevant conferences, industry events for attendance and management of attendance
- assisting with event planning and management of workshops and other stakeholder events.
- Managing reporting using Austroads project management tools and processes.
- Day-to-day management of consultants to achieve the program’s objectives and ensure projects are delivered on time and on budget.
- Undertaking day-to-day administrative requirements and assisting with other Austroads activities as required.
- Contributing to continuous improvement, identifying ways to enhance value for our members and the public.
- Maintaining and adhere to Quality Systems processes and procedures associated with the role.
- Other duties as directed.

**Qualifications, knowledge, and experience**

The Project Coordinator - Digital Trust Service (DTS) will possess:

- Strong administrative and Secretariat skills.
- An understanding of the issues associated with driver licence management and digital identity would be highly regarded.
- A knowledge of government decision making processes and procedures would be highly regarded.

**Personal qualities**
- The ability to determine work priorities and complete concurrent tasks and projects to a high standard within strict deadlines.
- Highly developed written and oral communication skills, as well as negotiation and interpersonal skills, including the ability to consult, liaise and influence, conduct high level and sensitive negotiations and the ability to build working relationships across various organisations.
- Can-do attitude and willingness to learn.
- Strong networking and teamworking skills.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Professional ethics and integrity.
- Comfort working in an environment which is constantly evolving.

**Contact**

Maria McGrath
Human Resource Manager