Project Co-Ordinator
Job ID: 590405
Job type: Full Time - Permanent
Location: Southbank, Melbourne, Altona, Corio, Dandenong, Derrimut, Epping, Footscray, Laverton, Lilydale, Melton, Somerton, South Melbourne
Categories: Engineering (All disciplines), Project Management, Operations/Production, Construction, New Careers (Apprenticeships, Cadetships, Graduates and Internships)

Who we are
Downer is the leading provider of integrated services in Australia and New Zealand. Through trusted relationships and world leading insight we work closely with our customers to design, build and sustain assets, infrastructure and facilities.
Position summary
Downer and its Road Services business build, manage and maintain road networks across all states and territories of Australia and New Zealand. We provide our customers with leading products and professional services which improves safety, efficiency, and challenge the status quo everyday to ensure we stay ahead of industry expectations.

An early career opportunity has become available within Downer's Pavement Preservation business. Working within a collaborative and supportive team, you will gain exposure to all aspects of Project Management, from tender bid to contract handovers right through to project close out. This is a great entry-level role that will introduce you to the fundamentals of project and subcontractor management within our niche business. This role is predominately office-based where most projects are being delivered nationally by multiple crews, with some ad-hoc travel for site visits and client meetings.

About you:

Ideally, you are looking to develop a career in project management, and you have a tertiary degree in Business, Engineering or Project Management;

Exposure to civil construction would be highly advantageous but not essential.

Have a willingness and enthusiasm to learn all aspects of our operations.

An understanding of planning, execution and reporting of projects.

Be outcome-focused and have strong communication, organisational and problem-solving skills.

Some demonstrated ability to work with people both in a team and autonomously.

Good communication and organisational skills.

Proficient computer skills in particular Project and Excel.

Strong safety focus with demonstrated evidence of actively promoting and sustaining a Zero harm environment.

Why Us:

Downer is an equal opportunity employer - Minority / Women / Disability / Veteran / Gender Identity / Sexual orientation / Age.

Continued investment & industry leading research & development into sustainable practices that contribute to the circular economy, delivering on long term urban infrastructure improvements.

Championing health & safety initiatives for all our employees and visitors.

To apply, please click on "Apply" below and submit your resume. For more information, please contact Erika Holmes - Talent & Sourcing Business Partner on E: Erika.holmes@downergroup.com .