Graduate Project Manager - Toowoomba

Graincorp Operations; Toowoomba Regional; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career pathways and coaching

High-risk work course training

Inclusive, flexible working culture

ME! birthday leave and mental health支持

Job summary

GrainCorp is recruiting a Graduate Project Manager to be based in Toowoomba. You will learn from experienced Project Managers to develop skills across multidisciplinary capital works and maintenance projects spanning GrainCorp’s country and port operations.

You will support design, planning, execution, and procurement activities, while ensuring safety and stakeholder engagement. The role offers pathways, training, and a flexible, inclusive workplace culture.

Qualifications

• Understanding of the project lifecycle including work breakdown, scheduling, cost control, quality and risk management.
• Strong IT literacy with Excel/Word; exposure to MS Project an advantage.
• Excellent communication and time management skills.
• Awareness of basic workplace safety standards and procedures.
• Australian citizenship or permanent residency or valid work visa; valid driver licence and ability to travel.

Responsibilities

• Support experienced Project Managers in design, planning and execution of multidisciplinary projects.
• Develop and apply skills across each phase of the project lifecycle.
• Ensure safety standards are maintained during project delivery.
• Understand stakeholder needs and manage internal/external relationships.
• Assist with solving project issues and implementing changes.
• Identify, assess and report risks and implement project control mechanisms.
• Support procurement activities and contractor management.
• Complete regular project status reporting across the portfolio.

Skills

Project lifecycle

MS Project familiarity

Communication

Time management

Safety standards

Education

Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical/Civil/Structural)

Maintenance Management degree (optional)

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Project

Job description

Role: Graduate Project Manager
Location: Toowoomba

We’re more than just an agribusiness, at GrainCorp, we’re building a more sustainable, connected future. Whether you're just starting out or looking to grow your career, you'll find purpose, support and opportunity here.

About the role

At GrainCorp we are growing our talent!

We are hiring for a Graduate Project Manager to be based out of our Toowoomba office.You will have the opportunity to learn from, and partner with, experienced Project Managers to develop the skills, competency and capability required to effectively manage a range of multidisciplinary capital works and maintenance projects across GrainCorp’s country and port operations. Specifically, you will:

• Support experienced Project Managers in the design, planning and execution of a range of multidisciplinary projects
• Develop and apply the skills, knowledge and processes involved in each phase of the project lifecycle
• Ensure safety standards are maintained during project delivery
• Understand and manage stakeholder needs and manage relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Assist with solving project issues and implementing changes
• Identify, assess and report on risks related to overall project delivery and determine appropriate project control mechanisms
• Support major procurement activities and contractor management
• Complete efficient and regular reporting on project status across the team portfolio

As you continue to develop your competency and confidence in the role, you can expect to take on additional responsibility, including the end-to-end delivery of your own projects.

About your experience

Our ideal candidate has a Bachelor of Engineering in a relevant discipline such as Mechanical, Civil or Structural Engineering, Bachelor of Maintenance Management or similar - completed within the last two years or expected to be completed by early 2027 - as well as the following:

• Demonstrated understanding of the project lifecycle including work breakdown, scheduling, cost control, quality, and risk management
• Strong IT literacy including Microsoft Excel and Word, with exposure to Microsoft Project an advantage
• Excellent communication and time management skills
• Awareness of basic workplace and work site safety standards and procedures
• Australian citizenship or permanent residency or a valid work visa
• Valid driver licence & and the ability to travel on occasionto support projects across GrainCorp’s network

What you can expect:

• Career pathways, study support & coaching
• Training in relevant high risk work courses required to support project delivery
• Inclusive, flexible working culture
• Wellbeing benefits like ME! (birthday) leave and mental health support
• We’re also a Family Inclusive Workplace accredited employer, committed to supporting you both on and off the job.

Progressed candidates will be required to provide proof of working rights and may be required to share suitable professional referees.