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Project CoordinatorYour KBR future – delivering solutions and changing the world
About KBR:
We are a company of innovators, thinkers, creators, explorers, volunteers and dreamers who all share one goal — to improve the world.
KBR delivers science, technology and engineering solutions to governments and companies around the world. KBR employs approximately 34,000 people performing diverse, complex, and mission-critical roles in 33 countries.
For 65 years, KBR and its heritage companies are proud to have delivered some of Australia’s largest and most complex projects.
With around 2,000 employees in 6 primary offices throughout Australia, we are committed to social and environmental sustainability and delivering projects with a digital mindset driving innovation within our business and for our customers.
We help ensure mission success on land, in the air, at sea, in space and cyberspace for our defence customers. From individual technologies and services to comprehensive project delivery and mission execution, no other company can match the breadth and depth of KBR.
KBR comprises a diverse team who provide a broad spectrum of capabilities across Australia and the Asia Pacific. Our proven project teams readily address complex and multi-disciplinary activities, providing low-risk and cost-effective solutions to the defence force.
Learn more about our business here.
The Opportunity:
The Project Coordinator plays a crucial role in ensuring the successful planning, execution, and monitoring of projects. They are responsible for the establishment and maintenance of project documentation, including assisting in reporting of project financials, schedule and risk management activities. They will also regularly be required to manage the scheduling of project meetings and related documentation.
This position requires an analytical and organised individual with a keen eye for detail. Communication skills, both verbal and written are critical for the role in view of the dynamic nature of projects required to be supported.
The key responsibilities of the role will include, but are not limited to:
Assist with assessment of project risks and issues and provide solutions where applicable.
Assist in processing formatting, collating, and preparing documentation for submission to key internal and external stakeholders, e.g., customers and Senior Management.
Create and maintain a project management calendar for fulfilling each goal and objective.
Track correspondence and ensuring timely responses from the relevant team and contractors to all issues arising.
Manage and track the administrative aspects of sub-contractor management.
Maintain all project records within the Document Control System.
Create and maintain project related Jira tickets.
Manage and track the administrative aspects of sub-contractor management.
Ensure all Requests for Information are directed to the appropriate team member.
Ensure all open actions are followed through in a timely manner.
Attend and participate in project meetings on behalf of the associated project manager as required.
Provide high quality, timely customer service to both internal and external customers.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience
Essential:
Proven experience as a Project Coordinator or related roles, preferably within defence industry; 3> years experience
Ability to work independently and within a team environment
Proven experience with project management of multi-disciplined teams
Diploma of Project Management or above.
NV1 Security clearance
Desirable:
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field
PMP (Project Management Professional) or relevant certifications in program management are desirable
Agile delivery experience
Benefits of KBR
A workplace culture certified as a Great Place To Work (Aus, India, UK & US)
Flexible working conditions
Competitive salary (including annual reviews)
Paid Parental leave
Paid Reservist leave
Income protection
Corporate rewards
Salary packaging/Novated leasing
Discounted employee stock purchase plans
Flu shots, skin checks and private health insurance discounts
Career development: Online learning, mentorship and career pathways
If you’re ready to shape tomorrow, let’s get started. Apply Now!
KBR acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of Country throughout Australia and their continuing connections to land, sea, community and culture. We pay our respects to Elders past and present.
KBR is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing an inclusive and diverse work environment. We encourage candidates of all abilities to apply.
As a Major Service Provider of the Australian Defence Force, an AGSVA security clearance will be required and compliance to International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). As such, our hiring decisions are based on the key requirements of each role and candidates are selected based on their unique strengths and experiences.
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