Project Coordinator

About QIMR Berghofer
QIMR Berghofer is a world-leading translational medical research institute focused on improving health by developing new diagnostics, better treatments and prevention strategies, specifically in the areas of Cancer, Infection and Inflammation, Brain and Mental Health, and Population Health. Based in Herston, Brisbane and working in close collaboration with clinicians and other research institutes, QIMR Berghofer is home to more than 600 scientists, students and non-research staff.

About The Properties & Facilities Team
These teams are responsible for the operational effectiveness of buildings, plant and equipment, physical security and appropriate receipting and management of goods.

Role Purpose / Responsibilities
This newly developed role will ensure the effective delivery of a diverse array of projects; including infrastructure, facility upgrades and refurbishment, service delivery and business systems.

The Key Responsibilities Are To

• Manage multiple projects through the full project life-cycle, ensuring that project methodologies, standards and processes are adhered to, and that project outcomes are delivered within agreed timeframes, scope and budget;
• Plan and coordinate projects to ensure project delivery and outcomes are responsive to the institute and researcher needs;
• Manage stakeholder and business owner involvement, ensuring appropriate change management and communication;
• Identify and engage the necessary internal and external expertise to deliver project requirements;
• Manage project issues and risks in a timely manner and escalate as appropriate; and
• Write clear and concise specifications and reports, and communicate effectively with diverse audiences.

About You
The right candidate will have:

• Tertiary qualification or extensive experience in project management
• Demonstrated leadership skills including the management of small teams.
• Extensive experience in the delivery of a portfolio of diverse projects using project management frameworks, ideally in a medical research or higher education context
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Substantial skills in building effective relationships and responding effectively to stakeholders, staff, researchers, senior management, external experts, suppliers and regulators; including experience in negotiating directly with stakeholders to determine needs and resolve differences
• Self-motivated and highly organised; able to meet deadlines and deliver multiple competing projects in a complex and challenging environment

It Would Be Highly Regarded To Have

• Experience working on projects involving scientific equipment and/or research laboratories
• Experience working on construction or facilities projects
• Knowledge of risk and regulatory factors impacting scientific operations in a medical research institute, such as OGTR, WH&S, or Australian Quarantine.
• Project Management Institute (PMI) or Australian Institute of Project Management (AIPM) certification or experience with PRINCE2, PEMBOK, Six Sigma or Agile methodologies

Remuneration:
Salary range is $122,262 to $130,923 p.a. plus super and generous salary packaging. This is a full-time, fixed term appointment for 2 years.

For further information:
please contact Jonathan Davies (General Manager, Properties and Facilities) via email

Closing Date:
Sunday, 30th Novmeber 2025

To submit an application:
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Applicants must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or hold a valid work permit or visa. Work eligibility will be checked as part of the recruitment process.

What We Offer

• Salary Packaging
• State of the art facilities
• Stimulating work setting focussed on cutting edge medical research
• Supportive and collaborative team environment
• Parental Leave provisions