Projects Coordinator - Construction

Head Office – North Melbourne

Full Time Basis

INTERNAL ONLY

Your new role

Join our Property team as our Projects Coordinator - Construction and manage construction projects generated by our life cycle replacement program and annual capital budget funding. In this role you will work across Victoria to coordinate upgrades to buildings—both inside and outside, as well as building services—on projects ranging from $5K to $350K. Each project is truly unique and will see you working in ‘Live’ environments, or existing buildings. As a key contributor to the Property team you will work with and support colleagues and clients to ensuring the continued provision of high-quality accommodation, and a safe environment for all residents, staff and visitors. This is a full-time ongoing role reporting to the Project Manager – Constriction.

Your responsibilities and duties include:

• Assess and prioritise project work based on urgency, resources, duration and complexity. Develop clear project scopes (briefs), including stakeholders and communication plans. Manage projects within approved scope, timeframes and budgets
• Apply technical judgement to recommend appropriate solutions and replacement products. Minimise operational disruption by planning and managing impacts of works
• Maintain regular communication with stakeholders, providing updates on progress, changes and timelines. Prepare visual aids to communicate concepts to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• RFQ preparation, contractor submission evaluation, and contractor performance management. Inspect contractor works to ensure quality, safety and compliance. Review contractor OH&S processes and complete required inductions
• Provide regular project updates for supervision and monthly reporting

We are looking for candidates with the following:

• Current Victorian driver’s licence and Construction industry white card
• Experience in construction, building design, or a related built environment discipline, with a working knowledge of construction methods, refurbishment works, building materials, and relevant Australian building codes and standards (NCC/BCA). Applicants with trade, building design, architectural, or project management backgrounds are encouraged to apply
• Demonstrated experience managing small construction or refurbishment projects, including budget tracking and reporting against approved project costs. Experience delivering projects in occupied facilities or operational environments
• Ability to coordinate and supervise multiple trades on site, identify and resolve on-site problems, and maintain programme and quality standards
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including ability to prepare scopes of work, briefings, and project progress reports

What’s in it for you?

We are committed to offering an enjoyable, safe and flexible workplace that provides a work-life balance. When you are working with Wintringham, you will have access to the following benefits:

• Full time ongoing role with a competitive base salary plus car allowance and 17.5% leave loading
• Access to exclusive not-for-profit salary packaging: salary package your personal expenses up to the amount of $15,900 plus $2,650 for holiday accommodation and or meal entertainment
• Continuous development: we believe in giving our staff the skills they need and have an internal training program for all staff. We offer many growth opportunities and have a strong internal recruitment program
• Free access to wellbeing services When you are employed at Wintringham, you will have access to our Employee Assistance Program, Staff wellbeing portal as well as discounts to some of Australia’s leading retailers

This sounds great! How do I apply?

Follow the online application process, submit your resume and a brief cover letter (maximum 1 page) detailing why you are interested in the role. A copy of the position description can be found here. 

Contact Patrick Torres via ptorres@wintringham.org.au with any questions about the role.

Applications close Sunday 12 July 2026 at 5pm.

We are committed to providing an inclusive workplace that embraces diversity of backgrounds and differences, our Inclusion Statement may be accessed here. We encourage applications from First Nations people, people living with disability, LGBTIQA+ and people from culturally diverse backgrounds. Please contact us if you require any adjustments to participate in the recruitment process at inclusion@wintringham.org.au

Successful applicants may be required to undergo a NDIS Worker Screening Check and Police Records check. Refusal to provide your information to both parties will prevent Wintringham from being able to continue with your application.  Applicants who have lived in a country other than Australia for a period longer than 12 months in the last 10 years may be required to undergo an International Police Check. Successful candidates will be required to comply with the Wintringham Health and Immunisation policy including having one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine as well as the 2025 Influenza Immunisation before commencing employment and must provide evidence.