Diverse community infrastructure project portfolio
Develop your career within a Local Government PMO
Cairns based Role
The Opportunity
Cairns based tole for a Remote Queensland Council is seeking an experienced Project Coordinator - Project Management Office to support the planning, coordination and delivery of a diverse portfolio of community infrastructure projects.
Working within the Project Management Office and reporting to the Chief Finance Officer, you will provide practical project support across tender preparation, compliance, scheduling, budget monitoring, progress reporting and stakeholder liaison.
The current portfolio includes significant community infrastructure projects such as a Water Treatment Plant, Waste Centre and Splash Park, providing excellent exposure across the full project lifecycle.
What's On Offer
Full-time Local Government opportunity
Cairns based role
Diverse portfolio of essential community infrastructure projects
Broad exposure to project planning, procurement, tenders and delivery
Opportunity to build your project management experience within an established PMO
Work closely with senior management, contractors and external stakeholders
Combination of project coordination, site involvement and reporting
Opportunity to contribute to projects delivering genuine community outcomes
About the Role
You will support projects from early planning and tender preparation through to delivery, monitoring and completion.
Key responsibilities include:
Supporting the preparation and evaluation of project tenders
Assisting with business cases, project plans and cost estimates
Reviewing project feasibility across cost, operational and procurement considerations
Identifying project risks and supporting appropriate controls
Tracking project progress against schedules and key milestones
Coordinating works and resources to support project deadlines




Conducting project site visits and assessing progress
Monitoring compliance and quality requirements
Preparing project progress reports for senior management
Supporting contractors with procedures, templates and project documentation
Maintaining productive relationships with internal and external stakeholders
About You
You are an organised and practical project professional who enjoys keeping projects on track, working with different stakeholders and managing multiple priorities.
You will bring:
Tertiary qualifications in Construction Management, Project Management or an equivalent discipline
Experience in a project management or coordination role within construction or a related industry
Experience managing project budgets and financial information
Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship management skills
Ability to analyse complex information and make sound decisions
Experience preparing reports, tender documentation and project records
Strong negotiation, problem-solving and conflict management skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities and strict deadlines
Sound IT skills across Microsoft Office and online/cloud-based platforms
Current Driver Licence
Current Criminal History Check or ability to obtain one
Highly regarded:
Local Government experience
Experience working within a remote Aboriginal community
Knowledge of cyclone building codes and standards
Experience with contracts, tenders and procurement
Understanding of quality standards, specifications and development processes
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