Project Coordinator

QIMR Berghofer; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 106,000 - 116,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Fitness Passport

Wellbeing day

Professional development

Flexible work arrangements

Employee assistance program

Job summary

QIMR Berghofer is seeking a Project Coordinator to join the Growth and Partnerships team. You will provide integrated project management, coordination and delivery oversight for a government-funded project supporting the design and construction of the Viral Vector Manufacturing Suite.

The role involves developing project plans, coordinating across departments, managing risks and reporting progress, with a focus on governance and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in project management or related discipline, or equivalent experience.
• Experience coordinating complex, multidisciplinary projects across project life cycle.
• Strong skills in project planning, scheduling, risk management, budget monitoring and reporting.
• Experience coordinating internal teams, consultants, contractors and suppliers.
• Excellent communication, governance, documentation and stakeholder management.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate project management, reporting and integrated planning.
• Bring together project planning, governance, budgets and stakeholders for timely delivery.
• Develop and maintain integrated project plans, schedules and milestones.

Skills

PM qualifications

Multidisciplinary coordination

Planning & scheduling

Budget monitoring

Stakeholder management

Communication

Education

Tertiary qualifications in project management

Job description

• Coordinate project management and reporting
• Bring together project planning, governance, budgets and stakeholders
• Attractive salary packaging & superannuation options

Join Our Team as a Project Coordinator

Are you looking for an opportunity to make a meaningful impact while working with a passionate and collaborative team? We are seeking a motivated and talented Project Coordinator to join the Growth and Partnerships team at QIMR Berghofer.

In this role you will you will provide integrated project management, coordination and delivery oversight for the recently awarded government funded project supporting the design and construction of our Viral Vector Manufacturing Suite. Working with the Project Control Group and teams across the Institute, you will help keep delivery on track, within approved scope and budget, and aligned with governance, regulatory and Queensland Government funding requirements.

The Project Coordinator will be responsible for developing and maintaining integrated project plans, schedules, milestones and delivery tracking to support the successful implementation of the funded project. The role will coordinate activities across Q-Gen Cell Therapeutics, Properties and Facilities, Growth and Partnerships, Finance and Procurement, and external specialist providers, while maintaining project documentation and registers, monitoring risks, issues and changes, and escalating matters requiring decisions. The position will coordinate quarterly and milestone reporting under the Funding Agreement, including project progress, expenditure, risks and supporting evidence, and track project expenditure, commitments and forecasts. The role will also support procurement, tendering and contract mobilisation, coordinate design, construction, commissioning, validation, certification and regulatory activities, and facilitate project meetings and workshops, ensuring clear communication of actions, responsibilities, progress and key outcomes through effective reporting and briefing materials.

About you:

We’re looking for someone who brings:

• Tertiary qualifications in project management or a related discipline, or equivalent relevant experience.
• Demonstrated experience coordinating complex, multidisciplinary projects across the project life cycle.
• Strong skills in project planning, scheduling, risk management, budget monitoring and reporting.
• Experience coordinating internal teams, consultants, contractors and suppliers.
• Excellent communication, governance, documentation and stakeholder management skills.
• Highly organised, proactive and adaptable, with sound judgement and the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.
• Experience and understanding of cell and gene therapy, viral vector, medical research, biotechnology, scientific infrastructure, construction or government-funded projects, with knowledge of relevant regulatory requirements, highly regarded.

If you are passionate about coordinating complex projects that support impactful medical research and thrive in a collaborative environment, we would love to hear from you.

What we can offer:

This is a full-time, fixed-term position for 2 years. Part-time applications will be considered (0.8FTE).

The position classification is A05. The corresponding salary range is $106,376 to $115,730 (FTE) p.a. plus superannuation and generous salary packaging.

Want to know more?

For further information, please contact Tamanna Monem, Head of Growth and Partnerships via *************@qimrb.edu.au

A detailed Position Description is available on QIMR Careers

Applications Close: Monday, 9th November 2026

• Support research that improves lives and advances healthcare outcomes
• Salary packaging benefits (up to $15,900 of your annual salary tax free)
• Salary package an additional $2,650 of your pre-tax income for meal and entertainment expenses
• Employee Assistance Program
• Eligible to join Fitness Passport, providing access to hundreds of participating gyms, fitness and aquatic facilities at discounted membership rates
• Generous leave provisions including an annual Wellbeing Day
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Flexible work arrangements that support work-life balance
• Commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion

About QIMR:

QIMR Berghofer is a translational medical research institute and a statutory body under the Queensland Institute of Medical Research Act (2025). Located in the heart of the vibrant Herston Health Precinct, QIMR Berghofer proudly serves the people of Queensland with better health and wellbeing through impactful medical research.

Research at the Institute spans four key areas of focus – Cancer Research, Infection and Inflammation, Brain and Mental Health, and Population Health - and we seek to discover and deliver better treatments and diagnoses for some of the world’s deadliest diseases. Our research responds to health challenges arising from social and environmental factors and aims to advance Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health equity.

At QIMR, inclusion, diversity, equity, and allyship are essential to who we are as an organisation. Our goal is to foster a respectful, welcoming, and supportive workplace that reflects the broader community we serve.

We recognise that talent, insight and innovation come from people with different backgrounds, perspectives and lived experiences. Creating an environment where everyone feels valued and able to contribute is fundamental to our ability to deliver impactful science and meaningful health outcomes. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, including those from diverse cultural, linguistic and gender identities, and people with disability.