Project Coordinator

Precruitment; Cairns Regional; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full-time role

Cairns-based position

Local Government exposure

Diverse project portfolio

PMO experience

Job summary

Precruitment is seeking an experienced Project Coordinator for a Cairns-based Local Government PMO. You will support planning, tender activity, budgeting and reporting across a portfolio of community infrastructure projects, including water treatment, waste facilities and public amenities.

You will work with senior management, contractors and external stakeholders to ensure timely delivery, quality and compliance while coordinating works and maintaining robust project documentation.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Construction Management or PM.
• Experience in a PM/coordination role within construction or related industry.
• Experience managing project budgets and financial information.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship management skills.
• Ability to analyse complex information and make sound decisions.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the preparation and evaluation of project tenders.
• Assisting with business cases, project plans and cost estimates.
• Reviewing project feasibility across cost, operational and procurement considerations.
• Identifying project risks and supporting appropriate controls.
• Tracking project progress against schedules and key milestones.
• Coordinating works and resources to support project deadlines.
• Conducting project site visits and assessing progress.
• Monitoring compliance and quality requirements.
• Preparing project progress reports for senior management.
• Supporting contractors with procedures, templates and project documentation.
• Maintaining productive relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Budget management

Progress reporting

Tender documentation

Risk management

Multi-priority management

Project coordination

IT skills

Education

Bachelor or higher in Construction Management

Project Management Certification or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

• Diverse community infrastructure project portfolio
• Develop your career within a Local Government PMO
• Cairns based Role

The Opportunity

Cairns based tole for a Remote Queensland Council is seeking an experienced Project Coordinator - Project Management Office to support the planning, coordination and delivery of a diverse portfolio of community infrastructure projects.

Working within the Project Management Office and reporting to the Chief Finance Officer, you will provide practical project support across tender preparation, compliance, scheduling, budget monitoring, progress reporting and stakeholder liaison.

The current portfolio includes significant community infrastructure projects such as a Water Treatment Plant, Waste Centre and Splash Park, providing excellent exposure across the full project lifecycle.

What's On Offer

• Full-time Local Government opportunity
• Cairns based role
• Diverse portfolio of essential community infrastructure projects
• Broad exposure to project planning, procurement, tenders and delivery
• Opportunity to build your project management experience within an established PMO
• Work closely with senior management, contractors and external stakeholders
• Combination of project coordination, site involvement and reporting
• Opportunity to contribute to projects delivering genuine community outcomes

About the Role

You will support projects from early planning and tender preparation through to delivery, monitoring and completion.

Key responsibilities include:

• Supporting the preparation and evaluation of project tenders
• Assisting with business cases, project plans and cost estimates
• Reviewing project feasibility across cost, operational and procurement considerations
• Identifying project risks and supporting appropriate controls
• Tracking project progress against schedules and key milestones
• Coordinating works and resources to support project deadlines
• Conducting project site visits and assessing progress
• Monitoring compliance and quality requirements
• Preparing project progress reports for senior management
• Supporting contractors with procedures, templates and project documentation
• Maintaining productive relationships with internal and external stakeholders

About You

You are an organised and practical project professional who enjoys keeping projects on track, working with different stakeholders and managing multiple priorities.

You will bring:

• Tertiary qualifications in Construction Management, Project Management or an equivalent discipline
• Experience in a project management or coordination role within construction or a related industry
• Experience managing project budgets and financial information
• Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship management skills
• Ability to analyse complex information and make sound decisions
• Experience preparing reports, tender documentation and project records
• Strong negotiation, problem-solving and conflict management skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and strict deadlines
• Sound IT skills across Microsoft Office and online/cloud-based platforms
• Current Driver Licence
• Current Criminal History Check or ability to obtain one

Highly regarded:

• Local Government experience
• Experience working within a remote Aboriginal community
• Knowledge of cyclone building codes and standards
• Experience with contracts, tenders and procurement
• Understanding of quality standards, specifications and development processes

About Us

With Head Office in Cairns and offices in Townsville and Brisbane. We specialise in professional, administration, engineering and industrial recruitment, permanent and temporary placements for both commercial and government enterprise. We are proud to connect great people with meaningful careers.

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