Project Coordinator/Project Support

Compas; Canberra; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Compas is seeking a Project Coordinator / Project Support in Canberra to join a high-profile Australian Government transformation program. The role involves coordinating financial management, governance, reporting and providing executive support to senior leaders, including SES-level calendar management.

This fixed-term contract runs ASAP until 6 July 2027 with potential extension. Baseline clearance is required, and the candidate will work closely with program leadership to ensure successful

Qualifications

• Experience in project coordination within complex program environments.
• Experience in financial management, budget tracking, governance and reporting.
• Proven executive assistant experience supporting senior leaders, including calendar & inbox management.
• Desirable certifications: PRINCE2, PMP, PMBOK or similar.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate program financial management, including budget tracking, expenditure monitoring and financial reporting.
• Support program governance, audit and assurance activities, procurement processes and executive-level reporting.
• Provide high-level executive support to an SES Band 1 executive, managing complex calendars, inboxes, correspondence, travel and meetings.
• Prepare executive briefings, presentations and status updates while coordinating stakeholders and supporting program delivery.

Skills

Project coordination

Budget tracking

Financial reporting

Executive support

Stakeholder engagement

Job description

Project Coordinator / Project Support

Support a high-profile Australian Government transformation program in a dual Project Coordinator and Executive Support role. Work closely with senior executives and program leadership, coordinating financial management, governance, reporting and executive administration to support the successful delivery of a complex program.

Location: ACT

Contract Duration: ASAP start until 6 July 2027, with a possible 6-month extension.

Security Clearance Requirement: Baseline

Closing Date: 16 November 2026

Essential Tasks

• Coordinate program financial management, including budget tracking, expenditure monitoring and financial reporting.
• Support program governance, audit and assurance activities, procurement processes and executive-level reporting.
• Provide high-level executive support to an SES Band 1 executive, managing complex calendars, inboxes, correspondence, travel and meetings.
• Prepare executive briefings, presentations and status updates while coordinating stakeholders and supporting program delivery.

Key Criteria

• Demonstrated project coordination or project support experience within complex program environments.
• Experience in financial management, budget tracking, governance and reporting.
• Proven executive assistant experience supporting senior leaders, including complex calendar and inbox management.
• Strong communication, organisational and stakeholder engagement skills, with discretion and the ability to manage competing priorities. PRINCE2, PMP, PMBOK or similar certification is desirable.

About Compas

Compas Pty Ltd is a Canberra based wholly Australian owned, Recruitment and Services company that has been operating since 1987. We specialise in the provision of permanent, contract and temporary recruitment services, as well as specialised Consulting assignments.

YOUR APPLICATION WILL BE TREATED WITH THE STRICTEST CONFIDENCE

Due to the nature of this environment, candidates must hold a current Baseline (or higher) clearance.