Project Coordinator, ICT

Why work with us:

The Office for Early Childhood Development was created to champion change and to help build a system that gives all South Australian children a flying start to life.

Guided by the recommendations of the Royal Commission into Early Childhood Education and Care, the Office for Early Childhood Development is the steward of the early childhood development system in South Australia.

The Office is tasked with a significant responsibility: bringing together a holistic, connected system for early childhood development across South Australia, with the goal of reducing the rate of children entering school developmental vulnerable. Critical to this is the roll-out of universal 3-year-old preschool from 2026, giving every child access to 2 years of teacher-led, play-based early learning before school.

About this role:

The Project Coordinator, ICT plays a vital role in supporting the delivery of a new digital project for the Office for Early Childhood Development (the OECD). The role will be responsible for working with the Project Director and the wider Digital Programs Team to deliver the project on time and meet the required standards.

This role will assist in the planning and execution of the digital project, coordinating and monitoring key components of the software development lifecycle, including the identification of risks, issues and opportunities. The Project Coordinator will provide support to committee and working group by preparing various documentation and reports.

This role builds strong relationships with stakeholders, ensuring collaboration and a high level of service throughout the project lifecycle.

Your Key Responsibilities:

• Develop project plan, project schedule, status reports and other materials to support effective delivery of the new digital project.
• Monitor progress against scope, schedules and milestones and keep Executives informed of any issues, risk or opportunities.
• Develop and maintain positive partnerships and collaborative working relationships with a range of internal and external stakeholders.
• Provide expert advice and support project duties of a critical and technically complex nature.
• Provide research and support to committees through effective coordination of meetings, agendas and other materials.

About you:

You will bring extensive experience and knowledge of contemporary and agile project management processes that support the delivery of digital initiatives, support by the ability to communicate clearly and concisely both verbally and in writing. Your technical proficiency will be vital when operating project management reporting tools and creating comprehensive reports.

To be successful in this role, we are looking for someone who brings:

• Proven experience (3+ years desirable) coordinating complex IT and /or digital projects, with strong deliverable outcomes.
• Demonstrated experience using a variety of project management report tools and platforms such as Microsoft Project, Jira and DevOps.
• Significant experience and knowledge of contemporary and agile project management processes.
• A high level of verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to present information in a clear, accurate and visually effective manner across reports, briefings and presentations.
• A high level of analytical skills to identify, evaluate and address complex problems.
• Ability to work under limited direction, either independently or as a team member.

Role Benefits:

• A role with real influence and impact on a new digital project.
• Opportunities for professional development and career growth within the public sector
• Be part of an agency with a clear mission to improve the lives of South Australia's children and families.
• Access to flexible working arrangements.

Application Instructions and Information:

Applications should be made through the IWorkForSA website.

Applicants must submit a CV, Pre-employment Declaration, and a cover letter outlining their suitability against the key selection criteria in the attached position description.

Remuneration:

ASO6 - $98,478 – $104, FTE) per annum, plus superannuation.

Additional Note:

This is a full-time 2-year long term contract role (1.0 FTE) with potential to be made ongoing.

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