About this job
About the Department:
The Department of Education are dedicated to building an inclusive and diverse workforce that reflects the community and schools we support by treating everyone with respect and dignity. This starts with recruitment and selection. The methods of assessing suitability in the recruitment process may vary. This includes making reasonable adjustments to support applicants at all stages of the process and employee lifecycle.
About the Role
As the Senior Project Coordinator, Priority Programs Project, you will work towards:
- Supporting the management and coordination of all aspects of project and program delivery including financial and human resources, initial planning, construction and commissioning of multiple complex projects within a legislative and contractual framework.
- Managing critical project information such as project milestones and forecast expenditure to ensure project data is up to date at all times.
- Managing and reporting against key sub programs and significant projects within the department's investment program.
- Developing, maintaining and monitoring critical relationships with clients, stakeholders and service providers for the purpose of achieving and sustaining a high level of client satisfaction.
- Contributing to the continuous improvement agendas, including the development of Business Plans and processes to promote best practice in service provision.
- Providing high level support to Unit Managers by retaining an interest in creating, maintaining, renewing and improving built environments for the benefit of end users.
- Preparing coherent and politically sensitive reports, correspondence and submissions to key stakeholders and clients.
- Providing advice and guidance to other staff within the unit.
The Senior Project Coordinator, Priority Programs reports to the Infrastructure Manager. Travel to project sites will be required from time to time.
About You
To be successful in the role you will have the following qualities:
- Critical thinker who makes considered decisions and engages collaboratively, professionally with stakeholders that have led to positive project delivery outcomes
- Demonstrates a high standard of practice through governance and risk management.
- Experience in the infrastructure industry is desirable.
A current driver's licence is mandatory.
Interested? To Apply:
- Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant previous work history).
- Attach a maximum 1-page written statement about how your achievements and capabilities meet the requirements of the role.
We welcome all applicants to share any support needed to ensure our recruitment process is inclusive.
Applications remain current for 12 months from the closing date and may be considered for appointment to identical or similar vacancies within the Department.
Applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.
When working in regulated employment an employee must have a current Working with Children Clearance (blue card) issued by Blue Card Services.
Salary rate shown is reflective of full-time (1.0 FTE).
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