Engineering Project Coordinator

QinetiQ; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

QinetiQ Limited in Adelaide, South Australia, is seeking an Engineering Project Coordinator for a 12-month maximum term contract. You will coordinate engineering and advanced manufacturing activities, manage engagements, and ensure plans align with ISO9001 and customer engineering systems.

The role requires a tertiary qualification in a related discipline, experience in project planning, and eligibility for Australian Defence security clearance. Applications close 27 November 2026.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in a project management or engineering related discipline.
• Background in electronics manufacturing or precision engineering and/or fabrication.
• Familiarity with Engineering Authority systems and exposure to quality management systems.
• Experience with project planning and execution through to successful completion.
• Currently, or eligibility to become, a Chartered Project Professional (ChPP)

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate and manage the execution of engineering and advanced manufacturing work packages making use of RE’s Activity Management System.
• Establish and manage engagements with work request originators, including the translation of requirements to an appropriately planned and scheduled work breakdown structure.
• Ensure that project execution plans comply with RE’s ISO9001 accredited Quality Management System, and the customer's Integrated Engineering Management System which underpins engineering oversight and safe design
• Apply technical expertise to inform fitness for purpose of project execution plans, including as required the identification and sourcing of materials.
• Communicate effectively with project stakeholders and different RE work areas to ensure smooth project execution and timely notification of project status.

Skills

Project coordination

Engineering knowledge

Quality management systems

Stakeholder communication

Project planning & scheduling

Education

Tertiary qualification in a project management or engineering related discipline

Tools

Activity Management System

Job description

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Job Title: Engineering Project Coordinator

Location: Adelaide, South Australia, Australia

Role Type: Maximum Term Full Time

QinetiQ is a global technology and engineering company that exists to protect lives and secure the future. We deliver mission-critical services and systems to Defence, national security, and essential industry.

Our determination to deliver and improve today, and anticipate and improve tomorrow, makes QinetiQ a very exciting and rewarding place to work and learn.

If you're driven by purpose, passionate about solving complex problems, and ready to make a real impact - there's never been a better time to join us.

With a presence in the United Kingdom, United States, Australia, Canada, and Germany, we bring global expertise to local challenges, helping build Australia's sovereign industrial capability for the future.

Based in Edinburgh, SA, we are excited to invite applications from experienced Project Coordinator professionals with previous experience or a solid understanding of engineering, who will be placed within the collaborative Research Engineering (RE) team.

This is a 12 month maximum term opportunity.

This is a great position to start fresh and take the next step in your career in the New Year.

The Engineering Project Coordinator will work as part of a small team responsible for the coordination of engineering and advanced manufacturing activities. They will use their programmatic expertise, coupled with technical know-how, to apply and develop innovative research engineering techniques to ensure that our customer remains at the forefront of research and development. The Engineering Project Coordinator's responsibilities will include the planning, scheduling, financial management and coordination of engineering projects that contribute to major Defence Programs.

The opportunity

Under general direction from the supervisor onsite and with minimal supervision you will be required to:

• Plan, coordinate and manage the execution of engineering and advanced manufacturing work
  packages making use of RE’s Activity Management System.
• Establish and manage engagements with work request originators, including the translation of
  requirements to an appropriately planned and scheduled work breakdown structure.
• Ensure that project execution plans comply with RE’s ISO9001 accredited Quality Management
  System, and the customer's Integrated Engineering Management System which underpins engineering
  oversight and safe design
• Apply technical expertise to inform fitness for purpose of project execution plans, including as
  required the identification and sourcing of materials.
• Communicate effectively with project stakeholders and different RE work areas to ensure smooth
  project execution and timely notification of project status.

To be successful in the position ofEngineering Project Coordinator you will need to bring with you:

• Tertiary qualification in a project management or engineering related discipline
• Background in electronics manufacturing or precision engineering and/or fabrication
• Familiarity with Engineering Authority systems and exposure to quality management systems
• Experience with project planning and execution through to successful completion
• Currently, or eligibility to become, a Chartered Project Professional (ChPP)

Due to the nature of the role, applicants must hold an Australian Defence security clearance, NV1 minimum or have the ability to obtain one.

Applications will close on 27th of November 2026

As the defence industry in Australia grows, it is an exciting time to join QinetiQ. What the company looks like today will be different to that of tomorrow as we navigate an ever-changing world. To innovate for our customers' advantage, we value the need for diversity of thought in everything we do. We provide a flexible and inclusive environment where our people can bring their whole selves to work, meaningfully contribute and have equal opportunity to succeed. We actively seek applications from people who come from diverse backgrounds and experiences. Aligned with our Diversity and Inclusion Strategy and Reconciliation Action Plan, we also encourage applications from women, veterans, and First Nations people.

QinetiQ conducts pre-employment screening, including but not limited to identity verification and police checks, for all preferred candidates.