Program Coordinator - Road Safety

Randstad; Geelong; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad seeks a proactive Road Safety Program Coordinator to support vital road safety initiatives in Geelong, Victoria. You will coordinate grant and education programs, manage end-to-end lifecycles, and engage with external stakeholders to deliver strong safety outcomes.

The role requires experience in program coordination within public sector settings, plus tertiary Project Management qualifications. Applicants should have excellent communication, robust organization, and WWCC clearance.

Qualifications

• Experience coordinating programs in community, government, or public sector.
• Tertiary qualifications or training in Project Management is highly desirable.
• Strong relationship-building, negotiation, and influencing skills.
• Experience managing program administration, budgets, procurement and contracts.
• Excellent communication for clear briefs and correspondence.
• Strong organizational skills to manage competing priorities.
• WWCC validation is required for this role.

Responsibilities

• Oversee planning, implementation, delivery, and reporting phases for grant and education programs.
• Coordinate financial and contractual requirements across multiple streams.
• Build strong relationships with external applicants and stakeholders.
• Support procurement of external expertise and high-level program administration.
• Draft program guidelines, letters, media releases, and executive briefs.
• Identify innovative approaches to improve program efficiency and delivery.

Skills

Program coordination

Stakeholder management

Budget management

Procurement & contract administration

Communication

Organization

WWCC compliance

Education

Tertiary qualifications in Project Management

Job description

We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Road Safety Program Coordinator to support the delivery of vital road safety initiatives. In this position, you will play a key role in coordinating grant and education programs aimed at reducing road trauma and improving community safety outcomes.

Working across multiple program streams, you will manage end-to-end grant lifecycles, coordinate financial and contractual requirements, and build strong relationships with external stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Program & Grant Coordination: Oversee the planning, implementation, delivery, and reporting phases for grant and education programs.

• Stakeholder Engagement: Engage and advise external applicants and stakeholders to negotiate strong program and safety outcomes.

• Financial & Contract Management: Oversee project budgets, invoicing, payment schedules, and contractual responsibilities.

• Procurement & Administration: Prepare documentation to support the procurement of external expertise, and handle high-level program administration.

• Communications: Draft program guidelines, notification letters, media releases, newsletters, and executive briefing documents.

• Process Improvement: Identify innovative approaches to improve program efficiency, effectiveness, and best-practice delivery.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will bring a strong background in program coordination along with exceptional stakeholder management capabilities.

Key Requirements & Skills:

• Demonstrated experience coordinating programs within a community, government, or public sector environment.

• Relevant tertiary qualifications or formal training in Project Management (or a related field) is highly desirable.

• Strong relationship-building, negotiation, and influence skills across diverse stakeholder groups.

• Proven experience managing program administration, budgets, procurement, and contract lifecycles.

• Excellent communication skills with experience drafting clear, concise professional correspondence and briefs.

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities effectively.

• A valid Working with Children Check (WWCC) is required for this role.

Key Capabilities

• Collaboration & Empathy: Ability to work effectively with diverse teams and connect with community needs.

• Critical & Systems Thinking: Analytical approach to problem-solving and process improvement.

• Accountability & Adaptability: Responsible, goal-oriented, and flexible in a dynamic work environment.