Senior Project Coordinator

Unisys; Canberra; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Unisys in Canberra is seeking a capable project coordinator to drive complex Transition and XDR initiatives. You will work across client teams to understand needs, define plans, and coordinate activities that ensure on-time, on-budget delivery.

The role requires 4-6 years of experience, a Bachelor's degree, and NV1 security clearance. You will join a team that emphasizes governance, continuous improvement, and measurable client outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• NV1 Security clearance is mandatory.
• 4-6 years of relevant project coordination, project management, or project support experience.
• Strong organisational and planning skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Experience coordinating multiple workstreams and stakeholder groups.
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced project environment.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Experience supporting project governance, reporting, risk management, and change control activities.
• A proactive mindset with a focus on continuous improvement and delivery excellence.

Responsibilities

• Support the successful delivery of Transition and XDR projects across their full lifecycle.
• Partner with client stakeholders to understand business needs, challenges, and project objectives.
• Assist in defining project plans, scope, timelines, and deliverables aligned to client expectations.
• Coordinate project activities including requirements gathering, chartering, planning, reporting, and close-out.
• Support change control, risk management, and governance processes.
• Facilitate resource planning, budget tracking, cost estimation, and cost control activities.
• Ensure consistent application of project management methodologies, tools, and documentation.
• Produce project reporting and status updates for stakeholders and leadership teams.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes and contribute to project delivery excellence

Skills

NV1 Security clearance

Project coordination

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Budget tracking

Risk management

Communication

Governance

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Help drive complex transition and transformation projects by bringing structure, coordination, and operational excellence to initiatives that make a real difference for clients.

What You'll Do:

• Support the successful delivery of Transition and XDR projects across their full lifecycle.
• Partner with client stakeholders to understand business needs, challenges, and project objectives.
• Assist in defining project plans, scope, timelines, and deliverables aligned to client expectations.
• Coordinate project activities including requirements gathering, chartering, planning, reporting, and close-out.
• Support change control, risk management, and governance processes.
• Facilitate resource planning, budget tracking, cost estimation, and cost control activities.
• Ensure consistent application of project management methodologies, tools, and documentation.
• Produce project reporting and status updates for stakeholders and leadership teams.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes and contribute to project delivery excellence

You will be successful in this role if you have:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• NV1 Security clearance is mandatory.
• 4-6 years of relevant project coordination, project management, or project support experience.
• Strong organisational and planning skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Experience coordinating multiple workstreams and stakeholder groups.
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced project environment.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Experience supporting project governance, reporting, risk management, and change control activities.
• A proactive mindset with a focus on continuous improvement and delivery excellence.

Why Join Us!

At Unisys, you'll be more than a project administrator. You'll be a key contributor helping project teams deliver successful outcomes for clients undergoing important business and technology transitions.

This role offers the opportunity to:

Gain exposure to complex Transition and programs.

Develop end-to-end project management capabilities.

Work alongside experienced project, business, and technical professionals.

Build valuable stakeholder management and governance expertise.

Contribute to projects that deliver measurable customer outcomes.

Enhance your career progression within a global technology and services organisation.