Project Coordinator – Sport & Recreation Programs

Department of Jobs, Skills, Industry and Regions; Geelong; On-site; AUD 101,000 - 114,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Jobs, Skills, Industry and Regions is seeking a Project Officer to provide coordination and administrative support across a range of projects in the Geelong region. This fixed-term, full-time role runs until 30 June 2027 and requires regional Victoria residency where applicable.

Based in Geelong at Federal Mills, North Geelong, the role involves assisting a project manager, managing documentation, and ensuring project activities stay on schedule.

Qualifications

• Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and work with diverse teams.
• Ability to collaborate across teams and coordinate with stakeholders.
• Ability to set objectives aligned with broader team goals and plan accordingly.
• Proactive stakeholder engagement to deliver client-focused outcomes.
• Ability to define tasks, coordinate execution, monitor progress and adjust as needed.

Responsibilities

• Assist a project manager with scheduling meetings, taking minutes, preparing reports and managing project documentation.
• Handle administrative tasks including record-keeping, budgeting and coordinating logistics.
• Facilitate communication between team members, stakeholders and other parties.
• Contribute to planning and implementing project activities aligned with goals and timelines.
• Track progress, prepare status reports and identify potential issues or risks.

Skills

Flexibility & Adaptability

Collaborative working

Future focus

Stakeholder engagement

Project delivery

Job description

The Department of Jobs, Skills, Industry and Regions is seeking a Project Officer to provide coordination and administrative support across a range of projects in the Geelong region. This fixed-term, full-time role runs until 30 June 2027 and requires regional Victoria residency where applicable.

Based in Geelong at Federal Mills, North Geelong, the role involves assisting a project manager, managing documentation, and ensuring project activities stay on schedule.