Project Coordinator
Join us at the Australian Museum and help us achieve our Mission to ignite wonder, inspire debate and drive change
About the Projects
As the Project Coordinator, you will be responsible for delivering key capital works and infrastructure projects at the Australian Museum over the next 10 months. Below is a summary of the key project deliverables the role will be overseeing:
- Visitor and Staff Care Spaces: purpose-built spaces to perform first aid and support services.
- Space Optimisation: Lead strategic planning and execution of space utilisation programs to enhance operational efficiency.
- Accessibility Upgrades: Manage construction projects focused on improving accessibility, including accessible toilets and drop-off zones.
About You
The AM is seeking a candidate with strong project management experience, including planning, delivery, and contract management within cultural or heritage buildings. You’ll bring sound knowledge of building fabric, structure, and engineering services. You have a track record of managing complex projects in sensitive environments, balancing operational needs with conservation priorities. Your skills include managing budgets, procurement, and invoice processing—experience with myWorkZone is advantageous.
Knowledge & Experience
- Demonstrated experience in project planning, delivery, and contract management within a cultural or heritage building environment.
- In-depth knowledge of building fabric, structure, and engineering services, particularly in the context of public and heritage-listed facilities.
- Proven ability to manage projects in sensitive environments, balancing operational needs with conservation and curatorial priorities.
- Experience with financial administration, including procurement and invoice processing and tracking project budgets and forecasts. Experience using JSAP or myWorkZone advantageous.
Essential requirements
- Tertiary level qualifications, or demonstrable equivalent professional experience, in a relevant discipline
- Current Australian Driver’s license
