Project Coordinator, Renewable Energy Project

Indigeco is seeking a motivated and highly organised Project Coordinator to support the delivery of a major Battery Energy Storage System project based in Tomago, NSW.

Working closely with Project Managers, Engineers and teams across Engineering, SCADA and Quality, you will help keep schedules, project documentation, deliverables, reporting and stakeholder actions moving across a fast paced project environment.

This opportunity could suit someone from a Project Engineering, Site Engineering, Design Engineering, Project Coordination or Junior Project Management background who is looking to broaden their project delivery experience and continue developing toward Project Management.

The position is offered as an initial 12 month contract with potential for extension, with a competitive day rate based on experience.

ABOUT THE ROLE

As Project Coordinator, you will support the planning, coordination and successful execution of project activities throughout the project lifecycle.

You will work across multiple functions, maintaining schedules and project documentation, monitoring key deliverables, coordinating meetings and stakeholders, following up outstanding actions and supporting project reporting.

You will also work closely with Project Engineers and teams across Engineering, SCADA and Quality, providing broad exposure to the technical, operational and commercial sides of project delivery.

The role is primarily site based in Tomago, with some flexibility to work from home by arrangement and occasional travel to Melbourne as required.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support Project Managers with the planning, coordination and monitoring of project activities
• Develop and maintain project schedules, trackers, timelines and status reports
• Monitor project milestones, deliverables, dependencies and deadlines
• Coordinate with internal teams, clients, vendors and other external stakeholders
• Organise project meetings, prepare agendas, record minutes and follow up actions through to completion
• Maintain accurate project documentation, plans, reports, meeting records and project information
• Prepare regular project updates and highlight risks, issues, delays and dependencies
• Assist with identifying and escalating project risks and operational issues
• Work closely with Project Engineers and Engineering, SCADA and Quality teams
• Support project activities in line with established processes, policies and quality standards
• Assist with project closure activities, documentation, lessons learned and final reporting
• Provide support with commercial claims and project budget reviews
• Assist with additional project coordination and administrative activities as required

WHAT YOU NEED

• Tertiary qualification in Engineering, Operations or a related technical discipline
• Approximately 1 to 3 years of experience within engineering, project coordination, project delivery, project administration, operations or a similar environment
• Candidates from backgrounds including Project Engineering, Site Engineering, Design Engineering, Project Coordination or Junior Project Management are strongly encouraged to apply
• Strong organisational and time management skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively to project deadlines
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow actions through to completion
• Confident written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to coordinate effectively across multiple teams and stakeholders
• Strong problem solving and interpersonal skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint
• Ability to work primarily on site in Tomago
• Ability to travel to Melbourne occasionally when required

Experience with Salesforce, MS Project or similar project management platforms will be highly regarded.

Exposure to project or construction management methodologies, project dashboards, reporting and presentations will also be advantageous.

PMP, CAPM, PRINCE2 or similar project management certifications are desirable but not essential.

WHAT YOU GET

• Competitive day rate based on experience
• Initial 12 month contract with potential for extension
• Opportunity to work on a major renewable energy and BESS project
• Exposure across Engineering, SCADA, Quality and commercial project functions
• Opportunity to broaden your project delivery experience and develop toward Project Management
• Site based role in Tomago with some work from home flexibility by arrangement
• Occasional Melbourne travel
• Exposure to a wide range of internal and external project stakeholders
• Opportunity to work within a multidisciplinary project environment

HOW TO APPLY

If you are an engineering or project delivery professional looking to broaden your experience and build your career on a major renewable energy project, we would like to hear from you.

Apply today with an updated CV outlining your engineering, project delivery and stakeholder coordination experience.

Indigeco welcomes applications from candidates from all backgrounds and strongly encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates to apply.

Shortlisting will commence immediately, with suitable candidates progressing through a streamlined interview process.