Project Support & Improvement Coordinator (6‑Month Contract)

Public Sector People; Sydney; On-site; AUD 61,000 - 87,000; Full time

Job summary

Public Sector People are partnering with a local government organisation to recruit for a Project Support and Improvement Officer on a 6-month contract with an immediate start. The role includes coordinating project schedules, managing the Council’s Project Management System and delivering admin support across project services.

Responsibilities cover developing documentation, meetings, stakeholder engagement and process improvements.

Qualifications

• Certificate IV in Business Administration, Project Management or a related field, or demonstrated contemporary experience in a similar project administration role.
• Current NSW Class C Driver’s Licence.
• Experience identifying opportunities to improve systems, processes and business practices.
• Experience preparing project reports, documentation, presentations and other project management materials.
• Strong project coordination and administration experience, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• High-level experience using project management systems/software and Microsoft Office, particularly Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collate and present information clearly.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently while also contributing within a team.

Responsibilities

• Provide project administration support, including maintaining project schedules and coordinating communication.
• Administer Council’s Project Management System including configuration, access and reporting.
• Provide training, troubleshooting and ongoing support to internal users.
• Develop, maintain and review project management documentation, templates and processes.
• Provide administrative support to managers and department heads, including meetings and documentation.
• Coordinate communications and engagement activities across the team, ensuring required admin tasks are done.
• Support business improvement initiatives, including benchmarking and process improvements.
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement and implement innovative solutions.
• Provide admin support for funding agreements and monitor deliverables.
• Liaise with internal teams and stakeholders to gather and provide timely project information.

Skills

Project coordination

Administration

Communication

Time management

Problem solving

Independent work

Team collaboration

Education

Certificate IV in Business Administration or Project Management or related

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Project management system

Job description

Public Sector People are partnering with a local government organisation to recruit for a Project Support and Improvement Officer on a 6-month contract with an immediate start. The role includes coordinating project schedules, managing the Council’s Project Management System and delivering admin support across project services.

Responsibilities cover developing documentation, meetings, stakeholder engagement and process improvements.