Project Administrator

  • Permanent role
  • Experience in a project environment
  • MS Project
As the Project Officer you will provide project administration support, for multiple Project Managers/Leads within a National Program.

This company has recently adopted Prince 2. You will also support the implementation Prince 2 process into existing and new work streams.

This Program is expecting to initiate a number of new projects over the next year. You will support Project Managers to enable them to respond quickly in the development of project plans, resource plans and allocations, ensuring that Prince 2 project management standards are adhered to for all projects.

Your responsibilities will include:-
  • Administration support related to contractual, financial, reporting, resourcing, planning, stakeholder engagement, facilities etc.
  • Assisting with project planning
  • Building and maintaining MS-Project plans
  • Facilitating weekly review meetings
  • Producing weekly status reports
  • Managing the issues register for issues pertaining to the various work streams.

You will also assist the PMO team to build and/or implement more robust methodologies, procedures and toolsets; to understand interdependencies between work streams; and review resourcing issues.

You will have the following skills and experience:
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • High level of organisation, attention to detail and time management skills within a PMO environment.
  • Strong interpersonal and influencing skills with a proactive and flexible approach to work.
  • Ability to work with a team, transferring knowledge and skills appropriately
  • Advanced skills in all Microsoft Office suite of products including Microsoft Project.
  • Exceptional corporate presentation and excellent people management skills.
  • Self directed, methodical, time managed and highly organised.
  • Ability to work in an evolving, challenging environment, with rapidly changing information
  • Good analytical and problem solving skills.
  • Financial literacy to forecast and manage project budgets.
  • Ability to build productive relationships with industry providers and stakeholders.
  • Commitment to successful delivery

Previous experience in a Prince 2 project environment or Prince 2 qualifications is desirable.

Apply on-line today or email your resume to qld@candle.com.au Please quote reference number BA16317