Principal Project Coordinator | Building & Construction

• Initial contract to start ASAP until 03/08/2026 with likely extension paying from $818/day
• Brisbane CBD or Central Queensland Location with flexibility to WFH 2 days per week
• Travel to project site locations across Queensland several times per month

• Lead and coordinate end-to-end delivery of government infrastructure projects ranging from $5 million to $100 million
• Strong internal and external stakeholder engagement, reporting, and leadership skills.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant legislation, policies, and frameworks, including WHS and procurement guidelines.
• Undertake high level planning to develop the current packages for implementation with schools and communities across Queensland to modernise and optimise facilities.
• Lead, manage and coordinate all aspects of project and program delivery including financial and human resources, initial planning, construction and commissioning of multiple complex projects within a legislative and contractual framework.
• Lead and report against key sub-programs and significant projects within the Department’s Investment Program.
• Develop, maintain and monitor critical relationships with clients, stakeholders and service providers for the purpose of achieving and sustaining a high level of client satisfaction.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement agendas, including the development of business plans and processes to promote best practice in service provision.
• Provide high level support to unit managers by retaining an interest in creating, maintaining, renewing and improving built environments for the benefit of end users.
• Prepare coherent and politically sensitive reports, correspondence and submissions to key stakeholders and clients.
• Provide advice and guidance to other staff including administration and financial teams.
• Support the work of other team members through mentoring and training opportunities.

• Strong stakeholder management skills, including the ability to engage with individuals in high-pressure environments.
• Proven track record coordinating multiple building and construction project deliverables simultaneously
• Proven experience in managing substantial volumes of documentation.
• Exceptional presentation skills to attend in school-based meetings, including Parents & Citizens (P&C) gatherings
• Proven capability in the delivery of government infrastructure projects and understanding of the Project Assessment and/or Building Policy Framework

• A Certificate III or IV in Building and Construction or Degree in Construction Management, Architecture, Project Management, or a related discipline.

• The role entails regular travel to schools throughout the month, with occasional overnight stays depending on the destination.
• Initial onboarding will involve approximately five days in the office, subject to location.
• Candidates based anywhere in Queensland are encouraged to apply.

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