Project Coordinator

Join one of Australia's Largest Leading Early Education Providers

At G8 Education, we're on a mission to shape the future With 400+ early education and care centres under 21 brands, our 10,000+ dedicated team members nurture over 42,000 children every day.

Our purpose is to create the foundations for learning, for life. This vision comes alive through our exceptional educators and teachers, guided by strong leadership teams.

As an ASX listed growth company, we're committed to empowering, rewarding, and supporting every team member – from our centre educators to our leadership and support team.

The Opportunity

Due to an internal promotion, we have an opportunity for a talented, professional and capable Project Coordinator to join our National Capital Works team.

In this pivotal role, you'll provide high-level administrative support to ensure the successful delivery of our Capital Works projects. You'll coordinate a diverse portfolio, ensuring all projects are completed safely, on time, within scope and budget, and in full compliance with G8 standards and legislative requirements. From planning through to completion, your attention to detail will help drive quality outcomes across our network.

Key Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively within the team with the supervision of line manager or National Capital Works Manager
• Assist with project delivery and completion in times of high workloads or absence, and tasks associated with these
• Under direction of line manager or National Capital Works Manager, assist in the maintenance and evolution of the Capital Works Programs reporting framework for respective projects
• Consult and work with relevant Project Manager's for clarity of project progression and update respective weekly, monthly, quarterly reporting
• Maintain and monitor Capital Works management plans, program tools, and develop a range of other guides to improve and maintain the successful completion of all capital work programs / projects
• Update and communicate with internal customers on status of works as required
• Liaising with landlords to supply respective information ensuring consent of works
• Liaising with local councils when required for compliance and site information
• Consult with various databases including the Lease database to clarify information including Tenant / Landlord responsibility for works requested
• Develop and foster internal customer relationships with Facilities, Operations (Centre, Area and  Regional Managers), Legal, Quality and Risk (Quality Audit and Compliance, Legal), Finance (Commercial Review and Finance) and others as required
• Support the Project managers in respective budget management to ensure expenditure on individual projects is kept within budget.
• Generate and present regular reports as requested and review of Capital Works budget, finances, contracts, expenditures and purchases.

About You

• Minimum 3 years' experience in a project administration or support role.
• Qualifications in Business or Similar
• Current Open Driver's Licence
• Project management experience is highly regarded in Early Education or similar
• Exceptional communication skills
• High Level of proficiency with Microsoft Suite with strong level of usage on Excel and Sharepoint document control.
• Demonstrates professionalism and the ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to work across multiple projects and prioritise work
• Demonstrated ability in problem-solving and decision-making
• Hold a valid working with children check or willingness to obtain upon commencement.

Benefits at G8

• Competitive salary package
• Hybrid working conditions with 3 days in office and 2 from home.
• You have the option to choose out of our two state-of-the-art support offices. Located Brisbane CBD and Central Gold Coast.
• Career development opportunities as part of a large ASX-listed company
• Access a 50% discount on early education and childcare fees at any G8 Education Centre.
• Exclusive access to our G8 Rewards Program with benefits across more than 600 retailers, exclusive cash discounts and more

Find out more here: G8 Education

Our Recruitment Process

G8 Education is a committed advocate for child protection, safety and wellbeing. We have a zero tolerance for any form of child abuse or harm. The safety and wellbeing of children will always be our priority, and all team members are expected to embrace this shared commitment.

Our recruitment process involves several checks including, the possibility of psychometric testing which will be discussed during the initial stage of the recruitment process.

We also may require a police check along with verification of qualifications and right-to-work status.

Please note the advertising closing date is indicative only.  G8 Education reserves the right to close the advertisement before this date is reached. Therefore, it is encouraged that you submit your application as soon as possible.