Project Coordinator

at  Portable Long Service Authority

About us
The Portable Long Service Authority (the Authority) is an independent statutory body established to administer the Long Service Benefits Portability Act 2018. The Act, together with the Long Service Benefits Portability Regulations 2020 provide a Portable Long Service Benefits Scheme. The Authority plays an important role in allowing workers in the community services, contract cleaning and security industries to build up long service benefits based on time in their industry rather than with a single employer. We foster an inclusive and collaborative culture that celebrates achievements and allows everyone to contribute to our success.
About the role
The Authority is seeking an experienced and enthusiastic Project Coordinator to work closely with the newly created Project Management Office and partner with Project Sponsors to implement the Authority’s strategic priorities. The Project Coordinator will work under the direction of the Senior Project Manager to partner with all areas of the organisation, and will be tasked with delivering project outputs, developing project plans, project schedules and identifying and coordinating any required resources, acting as the subject matter expert in process mapping, and promote a continuous improvement culture within the organisation.
About you
Our ideal candidate will have strong project management experience and be able to develop and deliver project plans. You will have excellent interpersonal skills to partner with internal stakeholders, communicate objectives and promote change acceptance. You will need to demonstrate analytical and conceptual skills, ability to take initiative and problem solve, as well as a continuous improvement mindset. Experience in Lean Six Sigma, Agile or similar project management principles will be highly regarded.

Why work at the Authority

• Located in the heart of Bendigo, where you can enjoy a modern and collaborative working environment with open plan workspaces, fully equipped meeting rooms, and state-of-the-art facilities
• We value work-life balance and offer hybrid working options, including two days of work from home per week
• You can benefit from above award wages and annual salary increases under the Victorian Public Service Enterprise Agreement
• Generous leave entitlements, along with paid study leave, paid parental leave, purchased leave and more
• Learning and development opportunities, annual performance plans, public sector networking, along with on the job learning and development
• Your well-being is important to us, which is why we offer a free and confidential Employee Assistance Program, as well as other health and well-being initiatives

How to apply
Please click the Apply button on this advertisement. Applications should include a resume and cover letter addressing the key selection criteria (Max. 1 page).
Attachments can be uploaded in .doc, .docx, .pdf, .txt or .rtf formats.
The successful candidate will be required to undergo pre-employment checks which may include national police checks and misconduct screening.
We welcome applicants from a diverse range of backgrounds and experiences, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds, LGBTIQ, people with disability, as diversity and inclusion drives our success

Please refer the Job description for details