About the role

Mater’s Built Environment has an exciting and rewarding opportunity for a Project Coordinator - Minor Projects to join the team in a full time, max term, 18-month capacity based at South Brisbane.

The Project Coordinator manages and coordinates capital works projects for the Mater Group, under $500,000. Working within a team of shared resources within the Capital Works Department, the Project Coordinator will ensure projects are fully developed to encompass the requirement of all elements of Mater’s strategy, along with project principles of time, cost, quality, risk form and function. Capital Works manage a variety of asset and infrastructure projects across Southeast Queensland Hospital campuses, including South Brisbane, Redland and Springfield. You will be responsible for the effective delivery of management services to achieve the completion of projects within quality, time and budget parameters.

Salary range: $121,359- $129,997 per annum plus 11.5% superannuation and access to not-for-profit salary packaging up to $15,900  + access to many staff benefits!

What you’ll be doing

This represents a career defining opportunity to join a leader in healthcare and a proudly values led organisation. In this role you will lead concept planning, project design and implementation of minor projects ensuring departmental priorities are achieved within resource and time limitations.

• Coordinate the appointment of consultants and contractors, overseeing the site supervision of contractors for smooth project execution
• Obtain relevant statutory approvals for projects, ensuring compliance with all necessary regulations
• Develop design and tender documentation, working closely with design consultants to meet project guidelines and specifications
• Provide technical advice to clients, consultants, and contractors, offering expertise on design and construction issues
• Act as the Mater representative during the construction phase, representing the organisation's interests
• Manage project budget and report on progress, processing progress claims and variations
• Lead and manage project teams, consultants, and contractors, ensuring effective coordination and engagement for successful project delivery

About you

To be successful in this role you will have demonstrated success in a similar role in a large and complex organisation coupled with the following:

• You are a friendly and motivated person who wants to contribute to a dynamic team
• Demonstrated willingness to commit to the mission, philosophy and values of Mater and the Sisters of Mercy
• Minimum 3 years practical experience in Project Management of minor capital works projects (< $500,000), preferably within a healthcare setting
• Demonstrated high level of written and oral communication and interpersonal skills; including negotiation and consultation skills and the ability to influence and manage relationships with a range of people, service providers, clients and stakeholders
• Demonstrated successful management of budgets, and proven high level contract management skills
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of the Building Code of Australia and WHS regulations as they apply to construction sites
• Demonstrated experience and working knowledge of proprietary computer-based project management software
• Current qualifications, or working towards qualifications in a built environment discipline (architecture, interior design, health planning or project management, minimum diploma) would be highly regarded

Why join us?

Mater is Queensland’s largest and most innovative not-for-profit healthcare service, providing care for almost 700,000 patients a year across a network of 11 hospitals.

We are a leader in healthcare, education and research — and that’s because we employ exceptional people. #MAKEYOURMATERMOVE

• Via salary packaging arrangements, allocate some living expenses directly from your pre-taxable income and ultimately increase your take-home pay
• Access to package meal and entertainment expenses via salary packaging
• Access to leading education and professional development via Mater Education
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program and on-site pastoral care teams
• Discounts to local and national business/venues for Dining/Retail/Travel & Accommodation/Other
• Unlimited access to a multitude of discounted fitness facilities through Fitness Passport
• Access to on-site, discounted parking
• Enhance your expertise and credentials with exclusive discounts on postgraduate certificates through our university partnerships
• Discounted food and beverage at various campus cafés and coffee venues

Applications close on Tuesday 15 April 2025. Please note, we may contact applications prior to the closing date, please do not hesitate to APPLY NOW!

Mater is committed to the wellbeing of their staff, and it is underpinned by our flexible and remote working policies.

Please Note: We will not require any support from Recruitment Agencies at this time and kindly request no contact is made. Only direct applications will be considered.

Mater Group is dedicated to creating a workplace that values diversity and inclusion. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and abilities. We believe in providing equal opportunities for all qualified candidates.

For more information regarding Reconciliation at Mater, please visit our Reconciliation webpage.