Project Delivery Coordinator

DFP Recruitment; Cairns Regional; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

DFP Recruitment is seeking an experienced Project Delivery Coordinator to join a government client in Cairns on a temporary contract through to 31 March 2027.

The role coordinates maintenance and construction programs, manages stakeholder relationships, and supports successful project delivery across a diverse asset portfolio. You will liaise with clients, contractors and internal teams to ensure effective outcomes.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in project coordination or asset management environments.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and client relationship management skills.
• Experience monitoring budgets, program delivery and project performance.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organisational and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the management and delivery of client projects from planning through to commissioning and handover.
• Liaise with clients, contractors and internal stakeholders to ensure effective project coordination and program outcomes.
• Monitor and report on maintenance programs, budgets, expenditure and project delivery timeframes.
• Develop and maintain strong client relationships through proactive communication and stakeholder engagement.
• Provide advice to clients regarding asset management solutions and maintenance priorities.
• Coordinate the preparation of scopes of works and cost estimates in consultation with technical specialists.
• Promote the services and identify opportunities for additional business and service delivery.
• Ensure compliance with workplace health and safety requirements and relevant HR policies and procedures.

Skills

Project coordination

Stakeholder engagement

Budget monitoring

Communications

Job description

DFP Recruitment is seeking an experienced Project Delivery Coordinator to join this government client in Cairns on a temporary contract through to 31 March 2027, with the possibility of extension. This role is responsible for coordinating maintenance and construction programs, managing stakeholder relationships, and supporting the successful delivery of projects across a diverse asset portfolio.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the management and delivery of client projects from planning through to commissioning and handover.
• Liaise with clients, contractors and internal stakeholders to ensure effective project coordination and program outcomes.
• Monitor and report on maintenance programs, budgets, expenditure and project delivery timeframes.
• Develop and maintain strong client relationships through proactive communication and stakeholder engagement.
• Provide advice to clients regarding asset management solutions and maintenance priorities.
• Coordinate the preparation of scopes of works and cost estimates in consultation with technical specialists.
• Promote the services and identify opportunities for additional business and service delivery.
• Ensure compliance with workplace health and safety requirements and relevant HR policies and procedures.

About You

To be successful, you will ideally demonstrate:

• Previous experience in project coordination, program supervision, construction, maintenance or asset management environments.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and client relationship management skills.
• Experience monitoring budgets, program delivery and project performance.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organisational and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams.

Applicants new to DFP may be asked to provide additional information including work rights status via a survey link – if requested, we ask that you provide this information in order to expedite your application.

DFP welcomes applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and people with disability. In addition, DFP will provide reasonable adjustments for individuals with disability throughout the recruitment process. If you identify as a person with disability and require adjustments to the application, recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, please advise via***********@dfp.com.auor1300 337 ***and indicate your preferred method of communication (email, phone, text) so we can keep in touch and meet your accessibility needs.