Derwent
Junior Project Manager / Project Coordinator
DerwentAustralia18 hours ago
ContractAdministrative, Project Management
About Our Client Our client is an established integrated accounting and advisory group with ambitious growth plans. With locations nationwide and recent significant capital investment, they're building centres of excellence that offer broader services whilst maintaining focus on supporting entrepreneurial business owners. They’re now looking for a Junior Project Manager / Project Coordinator to support project initiatives on a 6-month contract.

The Role

As the Junior Project Manager / Project Coordinator you will support the Program Management team in delivering key transformation initiatives. You'll coordinate multiple workstreams, manage stakeholder engagement, and ensure successful execution of project milestones.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Support project planning, scheduling, and monitoring of deliverables
  • Coordinate working groups, meetings, and stakeholder sessions
  • Maintain project documentation (plans, risk registers, status reports)
  • Monitor progress, identify variances, and escalate risks proactively
  • Facilitate stakeholder communication and prepare governance reports
  • Support change management activities and ensure compliance. 
What You'll Bring
  • Previous experience in a similar role and environment
  • Strong organisational and time-management skills; ability to manage multiple priorities.
  • Excellent communication skills; confident engaging with stakeholders at all levels within the team.
  • Familiarity with project management tools (e.g., Smartsheet) is advantageous.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
  • High attention to detail and ability to follow through on tasks and deadlines.
  • Understanding of project management methodologies (e.g., Agile, PRINCE2) desirable.
  • Tertiary qualification in Business, Project Management, or a related field preferred
This is a 6-month contract position, to start immediately.

To be eligible, you must be available immediately or on short notice and have a valid Australia Visa and / or full Australian work rights, without restrictions for the duration of the contract.

To apply, please lodge your application via the link in this advertisement.

For specific enquiries, please contact Giulia Nesci at [email protected] referencing 33456. Applications close: Friday 10th October.

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