Senior Project Coordinator

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Project Coordinator to join a highly respected public sector organisation in Brisbane, dedicated to delivering excellence and equity across Queensland’s education infrastructure.

This pivotal role offers you the chance to oversee multiple complex building projects from conception through to completion, working directly with clients and service providers to modernise and optimise school facilities. You will be part of a supportive team that values diversity, inclusion, and professional growth, where your expertise in project coordination will contribute to creating safe, innovative, and inspiring learning environments for communities across the state. Flexible working opportunities, a collaborative culture, and the chance to make a tangible impact on future generations await you in this rewarding position.

• Play a key role in transforming educational spaces by managing high-profile infrastructure projects that directly benefit students and communities throughout Queensland.
• Enjoy flexible working opportunities within a supportive team environment that champions diversity, inclusion, and professional development at every stage of your career.
• Contribute to a progressive vision of equity and excellence in education while developing your skills through mentoring, training, and exposure to best practice project management.

What you'll do:

As a Senior Project Coordinator based in Brisbane, you will play an instrumental role in shaping the future of educational infrastructure across Queensland. Your day-to-day activities will involve collaborating closely with clients and service providers to deliver outstanding results on multiple complex building projects. You will be responsible for ensuring that each project progresses smoothly from planning through construction to completion while upholding rigorous standards of governance and risk management. By nurturing relationships with stakeholders at all levels—both internal and external—you will help sustain high client satisfaction rates. Your ability to prepare detailed reports for senior leadership will support informed decision-making across the division. In addition to driving operational excellence within your own portfolio of projects, you will also have opportunities to mentor junior staff members, share knowledge across teams, contribute ideas for process improvements, and champion inclusive practices that foster a welcoming workplace for everyone. Success in this role requires not only technical proficiency but also empathy, collaboration skills, adaptability in complex environments, and a genuine passion for making a positive difference in public sector service delivery.

• Oversee the planning, coordination, and delivery of multiple complex building projects from initial concept through to practical completion, ensuring all objectives are met within legislative and contractual frameworks.
• Lead the management of financial and human resources for assigned projects, including budgeting, forecasting, procurement, and resource allocation to achieve optimal outcomes.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients, stakeholders, service providers, and internal teams to ensure high levels of satisfaction and effective communication throughout each project lifecycle.
• Prepare comprehensive reports, correspondence, and submissions that are coherent and sensitive to political considerations for key stakeholders.
• Support unit managers by contributing insights into the creation, renewal, maintenance, and improvement of built environments for end users.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives by participating in the development of business plans and processes that promote best practice in service provision.
• Mentor and provide guidance to other staff members including administration and finance teams, fostering knowledge sharing and professional growth.
• Monitor progress against key sub-programs within the investment program by leading reporting activities and ensuring alignment with organisational goals.
• Champion inclusive practices by supporting reasonable adjustments for colleagues as needed to promote diversity across the workforce.
• Undertake additional duties consistent with the responsibilities of the position as directed by supervisors or nominated delegates.

What you bring:

To excel as a Senior Project Coordinator in this organisation’s Infrastructure Services Division, you will bring substantial experience overseeing multifaceted building projects—ideally within public sector or similarly regulated environments. Your background should reflect adeptness at managing both financial resources and people with care; you understand how careful stewardship leads not only to successful project outcomes but also builds trust among stakeholders. Your interpersonal strengths allow you to connect authentically with others—whether facilitating discussions between school communities or negotiating terms with contractors—and your written communications are always clear yet nuanced enough for sensitive contexts. You thrive when given opportunities to mentor others or share knowledge across teams because you believe collective success is built on mutual support. Your approach is grounded in inclusivity: you actively seek ways to accommodate diverse needs so everyone can contribute fully at work. Finally, your strategic mindset ensures that even amid uncertainty or shifting priorities you remain focused on delivering value while upholding high standards of governance.

• Demonstrated experience coordinating large-scale infrastructure or building projects within complex organisational settings from inception through completion.
• Proven ability to manage budgets effectively including forecasting costs, monitoring expenditure, procuring services or materials efficiently while maintaining compliance with relevant policies.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills enabling you to build enduring relationships with diverse stakeholders such as clients, contractors, consultants, community representatives or government officials.
• Strong written communication abilities evidenced by preparing clear reports or submissions tailored for different audiences including those requiring political sensitivity.
• A track record of supporting continuous improvement initiatives by identifying opportunities for process enhancements or contributing towards business planning activities.
• Experience providing mentorship or guidance to colleagues—particularly those involved in administration or finance—while promoting knowledge sharing within teams.
• Commitment to fostering inclusive workplaces demonstrated through supporting reasonable adjustments or advocating for diversity initiatives within previous roles.
• Sound understanding of governance principles including risk management practices relevant to public sector project delivery environments.
• Capacity for strategic thinking combined with ethical decision-making when navigating ambiguity or complexity during project lifecycles.

What sets this company apart:

This public sector employer stands out as a beacon of equity and excellence within Queensland’s education system. Their unwavering commitment to respecting human rights is reflected not just in policy but also in daily practice—creating an environment where every employee feels valued regardless of background or life experience. The organisation invests heavily in its people through ongoing training opportunities designed around personal growth as well as professional advancement. Employees enjoy flexible working arrangements that support work-life balance alongside generous leave entitlements typical of government roles. The culture here is one of genuine collaboration: teams work together towards shared goals while celebrating individual contributions along the way. Importantly, there is an active focus on inclusion—reasonable adjustments are available so everyone can participate fully—and leaders model supportive behaviours that encourage open dialogue about wellbeing at work. By joining this team you become part of a broader mission: helping every child succeed by providing safe inspiring spaces where learning can flourish now—and into the future.

What's next:

If you are ready to make a meaningful impact on Queensland’s educational landscape while advancing your career in an inclusive environment—this is your moment!

Apply today by clicking on the link provided; take the next step towards joining a passionate team committed to delivering lasting change.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples are encouraged to apply.
To apply please click apply or call Noah Young on +61 7 3032 2283 for a confidential discussion.