Senior Project Coordinator x 2

Reserve Bank of Australia; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Reserve Bank of Australia is seeking two experienced Senior Project Coordinators to support a Transformation Management Office. The roles involve delivering change across processes, people and systems on a 12-month fixed term contract with a potential extension, based in a hybrid CBD office.

You will coordinate project administration, apply structured project management methodologies, maintain governance reporting, and work with senior stakeholders on large IT transformation programs.

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience in a project coordinator role within the IT function.
• Extensive experience working in cross functional teams.
• Strong exposure to large scale complex IT projects.
• Confidence communicating with senior stakeholders across multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and plan all aspects of work related to project admin/support to ensure it delivers the outcomes necessary, to realise benefits as agreed by the project/program sponsors under the direction of project/program managers.
• Proactively support and apply a structured project management approach and methodology, ensuring adherence to internal frameworks, processes, and practices to effectively manage all aspects of the project within the agreed project timeframes.
• Maintain the project repository/site and governance reporting requirements.
• Support maintenance of work plans, schedules, project estimates and resource plans.
• Identify risks/issues from an administrative perspective, develop plans to mitigate/resolve and implement these in a timely manner, measuring effectiveness.
• Assist/support in the project procurement process.

Skills

Cross-functional teamwork

Stakeholder communication

Attention to detail

Autonomy

Delivery focus

Job description

Opportunity for 2 x Senior Project Coordinators to support a Transformation Management Office

Hybrid work environment with CBD office location

12 month fixed term contract, with the potential to extend

We have an exciting opportunity for two experienced Project Coordinators to work across the organisation, delivering change created by workplace transformation projects that impact process, people, and systems.

Working within a defined operating structure, this role is responsible for performing day-to-day tasks associated with the provision of project management and project administration to support large Infrastructure programs.

About the team

You will be reporting to a Portfolio Assurance and Control Manager as part of a highly collaborative, diverse team with a great supportive culture. With many exciting projects on the go this position coordinates cross-functionally, working with Senior Program Managers, the program team, and their stakeholders.

Our people collaborate, share their expertise, drive innovation, and solve complex business challenges.

These positions are a one-year Fixed Term Salaried Contract which may be extended.

About the role

• Coordinate and plan all aspects of work related to project admin/support to ensure it delivers the outcomes necessary, to realise benefits as agreed by the project/program sponsors under the direction of project/program managers.
• Proactively support and apply a structured project management approach and methodology, ensuring adherence to internal frameworks, processes, and practices to effectively manage all aspects of the project within the agreed project timeframes.
• Maintain the project repository/site and governance reporting requirements.
• Support maintenance of work plans, schedules, project estimates and resource plans.
• Identify risks/issues from an administrative perspective, develop plans to mitigate/resolve and implement these in a timely manner, measuring effectiveness.
• Assist/support in the project procurement process.

About you

• 5+ years' experience in a project coordinator role within the IT function.
• Extensive experience working in cross functional teams.
• Strong exposure to large scale complex IT projects.
• Confidence communicating with senior stakeholders and working across multiple projects at one time.
• Highly autonomous with a keen eye for details, reaching out for support as required.
• Driven to perform and deliver great results.

Be More

Working for an organisation that truly makes a difference to the people of Australia, we can offer development and career opportunities in a collaborative environment that supports your growth, wellbeing and promotes flexibility. Your individual growth and success drives the RBA forward as an organisation. Be more means you can do more, for yourself and for Australia.

Why RBA?

The RBA makes an important contribution to the Australian economy through the pursuit of national economic policy objectives and associated activities in financial markets and banking. We also issue Australia's banknotes and operate infrastructure critical to the payments system, all of which contribute to the welfare of the Australian people.

Made up of specialists across a wide range of fields, our people, values, and culture play a critical role in achieving our objectives. Striving to be Open & Dynamic, we consider and incorporate different perspectives, work across teams and are transparent with each other, whilst delivering quality together effectively and focusing on outcomes by prioritising, testing, learning, and refining as we go.

Our people conduct themselves with a high degree of integrity, while striving for excellence in the work they perform and the outcomes they achieve. We encourage intelligent inquiry and we treat one another with respect while promoting the public interest through our efforts.

We know it is the growth and success of our people that drives the RBA forward. Come and make a bigger contribution while you build and develop your own skills too, because being more means you can do more, for yourself and for Australia.

The Reserve Bank of Australia is committed to equity, diversity and inclusion through key initiatives. We welcome and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse background, those living with a disability and from the LGBTQ+ community. We are committed to making the recruitment process fair and equitable for all our candidates.