Principal Project Coordinator, Priority Programs

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 development of program processes and guidelines, formulation of material for the application process, assessing school funding submissions and providing feedback if unsuccessful, oversight of project delivery from the planning and pre-design phase to practical completion. You will manage all critical information such as monthly reporting to the Student Engagement Team, project milestones and expenditure for the project.

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Your Opportunity
The Youth Engagement Program 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 FlexiSpace Program

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.
• Prepare coherent and politically sensitive reports, correspondence and submissions to key stakeholders and clients.
• 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

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.
• Proven ability to support and motivate staff and contribute to the realisation of organisational goals through high level leadership in order to meet client needs and achieve corporate objectives and agreed outcomes.

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 skills 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.

Occupational group
Facilities/Asset Management