Project Coordinator

The Organisation

Airservices Australia is a government-owned organisation responsible for the safe and efficient management of 11% of the world’s airspace and provision of aviation rescue fire fighting services at Australia’s busiest airports.

Our people are our greatest asset with a dynamic and diverse team operating from locations across the country - from bustling cities to regional and remote locations, including an island. This team keep Australia’s aviation industry safe every day of the year, both in the air and on the ground.

We connect people with their world safely – linking family and friends, generating economic activity, creating jobs, and facilitating trade and tourism.

Airservices is committed to fostering a culture that is diverse, inclusive, and respectful. We encourage motivated individuals who love what they do, value a service first mindset and embrace a challenge to explore a career with Airservices. In return you will be a valued team member, be offered flexibility and experience a meaningful career in an exciting, ever-evolving aviation industry.

The Role & The Team

 As a Project Coordinatoryou will support the planning and coordination of project activities in accordance with scope, quality, cost and time constraints for the organisation.

You will work with the Project Manager and broader team to ensure projects are delivered within the organisation governance framework, including scheduling, monthly reporting, finance, general administrative support, project approvals and procurement support activities. You will also form part of the cohort of coordinators who work together to deliver continuous improvement to our own professional space (project coordination) and uplift coordination templates, systems and processes.

• Support the Project Manager and project team in the delivery of project milestones and requirements
• Deliver assigned project tasks within scope, schedule and budget
• Monitor and report on progress in delivering required scope
• Assist in risk and issues management by monitoring and updating the project risk register in consultation with others
• Coordinate project meetings, record minutes and collect and disseminate information on key actions
• Demonstrated high level interpersonal skills, including negotiation and conflict management skills
• Facilitates data and reporting for assurance activities
• Manage project documentation including maintaining tight document version control
• Ensure all organisational governance requirements, management policies and standards are adhered to in the execution of the project
• Contribute to the Coordination function broadly by engaging in the coordination community and contributing to the uplift of our professional standards.

Please see the link below to view the full Position Description 

 Project Coordinator Position Description 2024.pdf

The Person

The successful applicant will have:

• Demonstrated project co-ordination skills and experience
• Ability to work effectively under limited supervision and manage competing priorities and timeframes
• Good stakeholder engagement and the ability to maintain excellent working relationship with team members and other Airservices staff at all levels
• Demonstrated high level interpersonal skills, including negotiation and conflict management skills
• Highly developed written and verbal communication skills
• Project management qualifications (desirable) and/or relevant experience
• Experience using Project Server, Microsoft Project and/or equivalent tools

 At Airservices Australia, we embrace and thrive on diversity of thought, perspectives, and capabilities because we know the benefits of having a workforce that is representative of the community that we serve. We appreciate everyone is unique, and acknowledge diversity in thought leads to greater transparency and improved consideration in our decision making.

We believe a diverse workforce supported by an inclusive culture is central to our success. We actively encourage and welcome candidates from all cultural backgrounds, gender identities, people living with disability and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply.

Security Clearance

To be eligible to apply, you must be an Australian Citizen or a Permanent resident as an Airservices Background check is required for this role. Please refer to the security check requirements successful applicants will be required to undertake as part of the recruitment process.

Should you require any further information please contact Jane Moloney via email ************@airservicesaustralia.com

How to Apply

To apply for this position please lodge an application online before Applications close Sunday 21st April 2024