Principal Project Coordinator

Arts Queensland; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 160,000 - 171,000; Full time

Job summary

Arts Queensland in South Brisbane is looking for 2 x Principal Project Coordinators to lead complex capital works projects from planning through delivery and close-out. One permanent full-time and one temporary full-time position are available.

You will apply high-level project management practices to plan, monitor and report milestones, budgets and quality. Strong collaboration with clients, stakeholders, and contractors is essential to success.

Qualifications

• Lead and manage capital works projects from planning to delivery and close-out.
• Apply high-level project management principles to deliver multiple complex building projects.
• Monitor milestones, timeframes, budgets and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate all aspects of the capital works lifecycle, including engineering, electrical, and construction project delivery.
• Lead and report against project milestones, including meeting timeframes, budget reporting and ensuring quality standards are met.
• Undertake risk management and negotiate successful outcomes with clients and stakeholders to ensure project delivery on time and within budget.
• Prepare and present written reports detailing plans, risks and resolutions; act as the lead point of contact for cladding rectification and related matters.
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with clients, stakeholders and contractors; resolve conflicts and monitor progress across projects.

Job description

Arts Queensland is looking for 2 x Principal Project Coordinators to come work with us at our South Brisbane office. We have 1 x permanent full-time, and 1 x temporary full-time to 04 June 2027 (with possible extension) positions available.

You will be required to complete the following tasks/activities as part of these roles. Please refer to the position description (PD) for more information.

• Coordinator all aspects of the capital works lifecycle, including engineering, electrical, and/or construction project delivery.
• Apply high-level project management principles to deliver multiple complex building projects.
• Lead and report against project milestones, including meeting timeframes, budget reporting and ensuring quality standards are being met.
• Ability to undertake critical risk management approaches in negotiating successful outcomes with clients, key stakeholders and management to ensure project delivery timeframes, costs and quality.
• Ability to prepare and present written reports, defining plans, problems, risks and be the lead point of contact on cladding rectification works and communicate all project related matters including resolutions to appropriate levels of management and external stakeholders.
• Ability to develop, maintain and monitor positive working relationships with clients, stakeholders (internal and external) and contractor(s) and consultants. Additionally, resolve conflicts within and between projects or other service and functional areas; develop methods to monitor and progress project outcomes.
• Ability to work autonomously and within a team environment.

Additional Information:

• 1 x Permanent and 1 x temporary full-time positions available.
• Salary is $159,902 to $171,320 p.a. (total remuneration)
• Probationary period (up to 6 months) may apply to new employees of AQ in accordance with sections 120 and 315 of the Industrial Relations Act 2016
• Pre-employment checks: suitable candidates may be required to undertake:
  • A criminal history check under section 52 of the Public Sector Act (PSA) 2022
  • Complete a serious discipline history check (if required) under section 71 of the PSA
  • Disclose any interest/s that conflict, may conflict or may be perceived to conflict with the discharge of their duties in accordance with Division 2 of the PSA.

Please note that AQ is committed to equity, diversity, respect, and inclusion, and we encourage all applicants to apply for our roles.