Project Coordinator

Aurizon; Welshpool; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading rail freight operator in the UK is seeking a Project Coordinator for maternity leave cover. This full-time position is based in Welshpool and focuses on delivering strategic growth initiatives. You’ll manage project planning and monitoring while ensuring effective stakeholder collaboration. Ideal candidates will possess exceptional communication skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office, alongside the ability to quickly adapt to new systems. The role promises development opportunities and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Development and growth opportunities

Access to mentoring and development programs

Discounts on health insurance and travel

Parental leave program

Qualifications

• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills for collaboration.
• Expertise in facilitating operational change initiatives.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite with strong Excel, PowerPoint, and Word skills.
• Quick learner able to adapt to new systems and processes.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality services to support operations teams and clients.
• Provide professional project administration and customer service.
• Focus on standardisation, accuracy, and consistency in business processes.
• Oversee scoping, planning, reporting, and monitoring of projects.

Skills

Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills

Facilitating operational change initiatives

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite

Strong skills in Excel, PowerPoint, and Word

Quick learner with adaptability

Job description

Project Coordinator – Maternity Leave Cover (Full Time, Fixed Term 12‑15 months)

Aurizon’s is seeking an energetic and driven Project Coordinator to support and deliver strategic growth initiatives that will help shape our future.

This role is for a maternity leave cover and we are offering a full time fixed term 12‑15 month arrangement based at our Welshpool office. In this dynamic role, you’ll collaborate across the business, building strong relationships with diverse stakeholders and showcasing your outstanding stakeholder management and organisational skills.

As a highly organised professional, you’ll oversee the scoping, planning, reporting, and monitoring of key projects within the Project Management Team. Acting as a vital connection between business and the broader organisation, you’ll ensure every initiative runs smoothly and effectively.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality services to support operations teams and clients.
• Provide professional project administration and customer service.
• Focus on standardisation, accuracy, and consistency in business processes.
• Oversee the scoping, planning, reporting, and monitoring of key projects within the Project Management Team.

Qualifications

• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, fostering effective collaboration across diverse teams.
• Demonstrated expertise in facilitating operational change initiatives.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, with strong skills in Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Quick learner with the ability to adapt rapidly to new systems, tools, and processes.

Benefits

• Development and growth opportunities.
• Access to mentoring and development programs.
• Discounts on selected health insurance funds, personal travel, gyms, vehicles and retail brands.
• Parental leave program and super booster.

About Aurizon

Aurizon is Australia’s largest rail freight operator and a top 100 ASX company. Each year, we deliver more than 250 million tonnes of Australian commodities right across the country. Aurizon is crucial to the Australian economy, connecting miners, primary producers and industry with international and domestic markets.

Look to Aurizon for a diverse and collaborative culture. At Aurizon, we are proud of our diverse, collaborative, creative and high-performance culture. We celebrate the contribution of every employee and provide opportunities for career development in a dynamic, caring, and inclusive work environment.

To learn about us and our company values, please visit www.aurizon.com.au/careers.