Aso6 Project Coordinator, Ict

Eligibility: Open to Everyone 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.