Senior Project Coordinator

Hastings Deering (Australia) Ltd; Brisbane; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Hastings Deering (Australia) Ltd at Sime Industrial is modernising for a digital future through Avanti, a multi-year ERP transformation across Caterpillar dealerships. We are seeking a Senior Project Coordinator based in South Brisbane to support delivery by coordinating schedules, governance, reporting, risks, dependencies and stakeholder activities.

The role suits someone who thrives in a fast-paced project environment, with strong relationship-building, ability to manage competing priorities,

Qualifications

• Ability to build relationships with business stakeholders and drive outcomes.
• Proven ability to manage competing priorities, tight timeframes and changing deadlines.
• Strong influencing, collaboration across teams without direct authority.
• Excellent organizational, analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Ability to work independently and progress actions through others.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Senior Program Scheduler to maintain an integrated delivery plan.
• Manage schedules, risks, dependencies and actions to keep workstreams on track.
• Build relationships with stakeholders, project teams and delivery partners.
• Support workshops, meetings and program forums with clear actions.
• Provide high-quality project coordination, analysis and reporting for decision-making.
• Identify opportunities to improve project processes and ways of working.
• Collaborate across teams to influence outcomes and drive delivery.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Project coordination

Scheduling

Influencing skills

Risk management

Job description

Company : Hastings Deering (Australia) Ltd At Sime Industrial, we are modernising the way we work to prepare for a digital future—one that improves both Customer and Employee Experience. Avanti is a multi-year ERP transformation program focused on simplifying, standardising, and strengthening the way we operate across our Caterpillar dealerships.

The Avanti Team are looking for a Senior Project Coordinator, based in South Brisbane, to support the successful delivery of this enterprise-wide initiative by coordinating schedules, governance, reporting, risks, dependencies and stakeholder activities across the program. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced project environment, enjoys bringing structure to complexity, and is motivated by working with a diverse range of stakeholders.

What you’ll be doing:

• Assist the Senior Program Scheduler to maintain an integrated and reliable delivery plan, including project activities, governance and reporting across the Avanti Program.
• Manage schedules, risks, dependencies and actions to keep workstreams aligned and on track.
• Build strong relationships with business stakeholders, project teams and delivery partners.
• Support workshops, meetings and program forums, ensuring actions and outcomes are progressed.
• Provide high-quality project coordination, analysis and reporting to support program decision-making.
• Identify opportunities to improve project processes, planning practices and ways of working across the program.
• Work collaboratively across business and project teams to influence outcomes and drive delivery through others.

What you’ll need:

• Strong relationship-building and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to proactively engage stakeholders, build credibility and drive outcomes.
• Proven ability to manage competing priorities, tight timeframes and changing deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Well-developed influencing skills, with the ability to collaborate across teams and achieve outcomes without direct authority.
• Strong organisational, analytical and problem-solving capability, with the ability to identify risks, dependencies and opportunities for improvement.
• Excellent self-management skills, with the ability to work independently while coordinating activities and driving progress through others.

Who are we and why work with us?

Sime is a partner of choice for some of the world’s best brands in the Industrial and Motors sectors. With operations in 17 countries and territories and a strong footprint in Asia Pacific, we continue to grow, delivering sustainable value to our stakeholders through operational excellence, high-performance standards and good corporate governance.

When you join our team at Sime Industrial, you’ll benefit from:

• Flexibility & Work-Life Balance – We prioritise your well-being with flexible working hours and hybrid office and work from home arrangements.
• Innovation & Improvement – We drive continuous improvement through dedicated initiatives, and embrace technological advancements to stay at the forefront of our industry.
• Career Development: You are provided with continuous learning and development opportunities, opportunities to attend relevant conferences and industry events, and incredible growth opportunities through our Sime network.
• Health & Wellbeing Support – Dedicated programs and utilities to support your physical, mental, and financial health, such as our Employee Assistance Program, free health checks, and discounted private health insurance.
• Financial Benefits: Enjoy a rewarding salary package with yearly reviews, along with a range of other benefits to support your financial wellbeing including salary continuance insurance protection insurance, paid parental leave, discounts at major retailers just to name a few!

Sime Industrial follows a Pre-Employment Process for all successful applicants, which includes two employment references, a National Police Check and a medical assessment. These checks are essential to your application, and your Talent Acquisition Partner will support you through the process.

Sime is a trusted partner to more than 60 leading automotive and industrial equipment brands across the Asia Pacific region. Operating in 18 countries and territories, we deliver sustainable value by bringing world-class products and solutions that support the region’s mobility, growth and development. With approximately 30,000 employees across our international footprint, Sime is listed on the main market of Bursa Malaysia.