Project Support Coordinator

Consultancy Australia; Canberra; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm in Canberra is looking for an early-career project coordinator to develop project management skills on complex government projects. The role involves managing project tasks and timelines, assisting consultations, and drafting documents. Ideal candidates should have 2+ years of experience, strong communication skills, and a passion for working closely with clients. A postgraduate degree and a project management qualification are preferred.

Benefits

Health and Wellbeing support

Career development opportunities

Flexible work hours

Collaborative workplace environment

Diversity and inclusion initiatives

Qualifications

• 2+ years’ project coordination experience in a corporate or government setting.
• High-level analysis and information synthesizing skills required.
• Ability to obtain Australian Government Security Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Manage project success by coordinating tasks, schedules, and resources.
• Assist with stakeholder consultations and develop survey data.
• Draft reports, briefings, and policies.

Skills

Project coordination experience

Strong verbal communication

Information synthesizing skills

Adaptability

Client relationship management

Education

Project management qualification

Postgraduate degree

Job description

Firm: Proximity

Location: Canberra

Education: Postgraduate degree

Benefits

Uitstekend

Functional areas

Project Management

Industry: Government

Job Description

A great opportunity for an early career professional looking for an opportunity to use project coordination skills in a consulting environment. The Proximity Consulting group is growing and willing to develop team members through interesting work and career pathways. We work on some of the most interesting and complex Commonwealth government programs and projects so you will need an eye for detail. The work will be varied, meaningful, and supported as needed.

This Role Is An Exciting Opportunity To

• Develop project management skills on complex government projects
• Undertake project assurance, risk management, governance and develop business cases
• Manage project budgets, timelines and outcomes

Some Of The Responsibilities Could Include

• Project managing and driving project success by coordinating tasks, schedules, and resources and planning activities
• Assisting with stakeholder consultations: question development, synthesising feedback, developing, and analysing survey data
• Undertaking document reviews and literature scans, discovery, assessments
• Project support: coordinate meetings, summarise actions, track progress/issues/risks, and produce status reports
• Research: synthesising complex document information, and provide desktop research to support the preparation of advice, reports, or presentations
• Writing client documents: drafting reports, briefings, policies, and procedures

Culture matters

We’re looking for someone who fits and lives our values - someone who is:

• Passionate and tenacious. Someone with a can-do attitude, ready to make an impact by being results-driven and dedicated to delivery.
• Client-first. Someone who can develop deep and meaningful relationships, keeps one step ahead, anticipating client and team needs and empowering them.
• A team player. Someone with exceptional emotional intelligence and integrity who is willing to share knowledge, pitch in, rally others and uplift skills to help our teams continually improve.
• Flexible. Someone who is comfortable with change and who is adaptable and likes variety. Someone who can work as part of client teams on-site.
• Broad thinking and solution oriented. Someone who can think beyond the immediate questions and challenges and produce comprehensive solutions.

To Succeed In This Role, You Will Need

• 2+ years’ project coordination experience gained within a corporate or government environment
• High level analysis and information synthesizing skills
• Strong verbal, written, and visual presentation skills
• Coordination skills to keep project tasks on track
• Desire to work closely with clients, being adaptable and responsive
• You may hold a project management qualification or have a strong desire to achieve one
• Have an Australian Government Security Clearance (or the ability to obtain one)

The Proximity difference

We Believe Work Should Be a Positive Part Of Your Life. It Should Challenge, Engage And Support You In Equal Measure. We Focus On Cultivating a Genuinely Caring And Collaborative Workplace.

• We care – your Health and Wellbeing and Professional Development is supported
• Give back – opportunities to work with Proximity’s NFP partners
• Make work work – make the hours work for you and your team
• Promotion pathways – build your career with us
• Belong – be part of the amazing Proximity team

Working with Proximity

Proximity is a leading provider of integrated consulting, legal and commercial services to government entities and large organisations. Proximity collaborates with its clients to overcome challenges and achieve excellent outcomes.

We’re committed to ensuring a safe and respectful workplace, where all our people, no matter their identity, orientation, background or physical ability feel valued and accepted.

If you have a consulting background or an understanding of the commercial/private industry, and can thrive in a fast-paced, demanding environment, please contact Loretta Pabian, Senior Manager- People: [e-mail]

Proximity is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from diverse candidates.