Development Coordinator

Who we are

TasPorts is a state-owned company responsible for ten Tasmanian ports and the Devonport Airport. We are a vertically integrated organisation providing a diverse range of port and marine operations and services around Tasmania. Our vision is to proudly connect people, products and solutions for the benefit of all Tasmanians.

With 99% of the State's freight moving through our multi-port system, TasPorts facilitates vital trade to enable industry partners and communities while ensuring the highest environmental and safety standards.

We are proud to be recognised as a WORK180 Endorsed Employer for All Women.

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The Role

We are looking for an experienced and capable Development Coordinator to provide dedicated coordination of the interface between TasPorts ongoing operations, TasPorts Projects and the developments being undertaken Macquarie Point Development Corporation (MPDC), ensuring obligations, risks, stakeholder relationships and governance requirements are proactively managed throughout the Macquarie Point redevelopment program. The role establishes a single point of coordination to support timely decision making, effective communication and protection of TasPorts operational, commercial and strategic interests.

Reporting to the Commercial Development Lead you should possess the skills and abilities to undertake a high level of administrative and technical expertise in, project management and contract administration.

This is a full-time, fixed-term (24-month) contract based in Hobart.

Key Duties include:

• Act as the primary point of contact between TasPorts and agencies undertaking major works associated with the Macquarie Point Development Program. This includes MPDC, TasWater and Building Tasmania.
• Coordinate governance meetings, workshops and stakeholder forums involving TasPorts, MPDC and other agencies as required.
• Prepare agendas, meeting papers, briefing materials and stakeholder communications.
• Take minutes, maintain action registers and monitor completion of agreed actions.
• Maintain decision, issue and commitment registers associated with Macquarie Point matters.
• Develop, maintain and monitor interface risk registers and mitigation actions.
• Coordinate review and response to documentation received under the Macquarie Point planning and approval processes.
• Facilitate engagement between TasPorts departments including Planning and Development, Major Projects, Property, Operations, Commercial and Executive stakeholders.

What you can bring to the team:

• Experience coordinating projects, programs or complex stakeholder interfaces.
• Experience supporting governance forums, committees or working groups.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and manage action registers, risk registers and reporting frameworks.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship management skills.
• Highly developed planning, organisation and time management skills.
• Ability to coordinate multiple priorities and meet demanding timeframes.
• Ability to understand construction staging plans and work collaboratively to minimise impact on operational areas.
• Experience within infrastructure, ports, planning, property, development or major projects environments is desirable.

Qualifications/Licences:

• Qualification in Project or Construction Management, Business, Governance, Planning, Property or related discipline.
• Experience of infrastructure projects, across a range of areas
• Current drivers’ licence
• Ability to acquire and hold a Marine Security Identification Card (MSIC) card

Where to next?

TasPorts offers a supportive and flexible work environment, professional development opportunities and a range of attractive employee benefits.

We are committed to building an inclusive, diverse workplace where the individual differences of our employees are considered value-adding. We encourage applications from suitably qualified persons, including Indigenous Australians, people of all ages and people with a disability.

All applications are to include the following:

• Cover Letter
• Current CV

For more information about TasPorts, please visit our website: www.tasports.com.au, or to learn more about this career opportunity, please contact our Recruitment team via email: [email protected]

Applications will close at 12 noon on 13 October; however, we may close this advertisement earlier should a suitable candidate be appointed before this date.