Are you looking for the right career and lifestyle move? Do you want to make an impact on the future of the community you live in? Here's your opportunity to kick a career goal while you enjoy an incredible lifestyle on the beautiful Barrington Coast.
The role
We are currently seeking a highly skilled and motivated Project Coordinator to join our Business Transformation Program team. This role is responsible for effective project coordination, including tracking schedules, monitoring vendor resourcing, supporting business stakeholders and Project Managers. You will be the main contact for stakeholders, ensuring clear communication and alignment with project goals. You'll also manage project documentation, resolve issues, coordinate resources, and track progress to ensure projects stay on budget and on time.
What you'll bring
The ideal candidate will possess a degree in Project Management or a related field and have a strong grasp of the project management lifecycle. You should have demonstrated experience in coordinating program or project management activities, including status reporting, monitoring risks and issues, and maintaining project artefacts. Additionally, you must have exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the capability to support and coordinate multi-disciplinary teams, influence stakeholders, advocate for change, and negotiate favorable outcomes.
What we offer?
We are committed to the growth of our employees and have a range of benefits available to support wellbeing and career development. Click here to find out more.
Location: This position will be based at our Administration Centre in Yalawanyi Ganya at 2 Biripi Way, Taree. You may also be required to be based from other Council sites across the MidCoast Council region.
Salary: Commencing salary package range circa $83,000 p.a. to $91,000 p.a. plus superannuation. (Dependent on skills and experience.)
Tenure: 18 month contract, Full Time.
Closing date: Sunday 22 September 2024 at 11.30 pm.
Want to know more?
Please review the position description in PDF or Word formats
For questions relating to the position requirements please contact Chelsea Salomons, Program Manager Business Transformation who is the hiring manager for this role. Chelsea can be reached on (02) 7955 7905 or chelsea.salomons@midcoast.nsw.gov.au.
For enquiries regarding the application process contact Margot Broadfoot, Talent Acquisition Officer, who is the HR representative for this role. Margot can be reached on (02) 7955 7334 or at margot.broadfoot@midcoast.nsw.gov.au.
How to apply:
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Our organisation
At MidCoast Council our people are our most important resource and we believe that we can only reach our full potential when you reach yours. This is the place for those who seek to play a role in the community and have an enthusiasm to learn and grow. Here you can make a real difference.
Our community is our customer and is at the centre of everything we do. We value, support and empower our people to deliver positive results for our community.
Right now, we are investing heavily in our organisation, and our people. Our Administration Centre is a state-of-the-art facility designed to inspire innovation, creativity and collaboration. The building has been named ‘Yalawanyi Ganya’ which means “sitting/meeting place” in the Gathang language of the indigenous people across the MidCoast Region.
About the MidCoast Region
From lakes and estuaries to white sandy beaches to world heritage mountain wilderness, the MidCoast region offers an attractive lifestyle for everyone. Our community is characterised by its welcoming attitude, growing economy and natural beauty. These are the pillars of the quality of life we value.
Our commitment
At MidCoast Council we are committed to providing equal employment opportunities. Our aim is to provide all of our staff with an inclusive, safe and healthy working environment. We never discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age or marital, veteran or disability status. If you have a disability and need to request any adjustments to assist with the application process, or to discuss workplace adjustments you may require, please contact the HR representative.
Council also recognises the skills and attributes of veterans and welcomes applications from ex-service personnel.
We’re a 2024 Circle Back Initiative Employer – we commit to respond to every applicant.
We respectfully ask that recruitment agencies do not contact us at this stage.
