Time left to apply End Date: December 27, 2024 (28 days left to apply)
Job Requisition ID: R46939
Number of Positions Available: 1
About Us The Salvation Army is a Christian movement and one of Australia's largest and most-loved charities. We believe in doing good that transforms lives and futures for the better. It is this belief which drives us to find new ways and places where we can make a difference. From times of personal crisis to moments of national grief, we are always here — providing support, safety, community, and opportunity.
Salvation Army Housing (SAH) is the community housing arm of The Salvation Army and provides homes for individuals and families who are homeless or at risk of homelessness, are on low incomes and those with specific support needs.
About the Role We are seeking a highly organized and proactive Project Coordinator to join our dynamic Salvation Army Housing Property Infrastructure team. In this role, you will assist the Program Delivery Manager with the successful delivery of capital projects by collaborating across departments, managing timelines, and ensuring smooth day-to-day operations.
The role will be based at Blackburn on a permanent, full-time basis. This is a fantastic opportunity for recent graduates eager to kick-start their career in project coordination and management within a supportive environment.
Key Responsibilities: Project Briefing & Scoping : Provide general project administration support from the initial phases including feasibility, design and tender until construction and handover stage. Contract Administration : Assist in monitoring and managing contract administration, ensuring the satisfaction of contractual obligations between SAH and the contractor. Incidental Procurement : Assist in the procurement of incidental supply and works items not covered in construction contracts. Project Handover : Aid in the smooth handover of completed projects to the tenancy and maintenance teams, including warranty details, service contracts, as-built drawings, and maintenance manuals. Defect Management : Support the rectification of defects during the contract defect liability period. Reporting : Assist in reporting on the progress of projects, managing financial reports ensuring key milestones are tracked and communicated. About You You are a people person with high engagement levels and excellent relationship building capacity to work with people from diverse backgrounds.
Key Capabilities: Tertiary qualification in Property, Architecture, Construction or related field and relevant experience required. Sound knowledge of construction and building techniques. Ability to read and interpret design drawings and specifications. Competency in MS Office and Adobe Acrobat. What We Offer TSA offers an inclusive work culture and strong opportunities for career development. All training and mentoring will be provided, you will work under the guidance of experienced professionals, gaining hands-on experience in various aspects of project delivery.
In return we also offer benefits such as:
Eligible employees can access NFP salary packaging for living expenses ($15,900 tax free for rent, mortgage, school fees etc) plus meals and entertainment benefits ($2,650 tax free). Health, fitness and financial discounts / benefits. Paid parental leave - 12 weeks. Up to 8 weeks leave per year through our purchase leave scheme. Up to 5 days paid leave per year to 'volunteer' in a TSA program or activity. Salvos Rewards - Access to exclusive financial, retail and lifestyle discounts and benefits. Novated car leasing, discounts on car hire and purchase. Employee Assistance Program - Independent confidential counselling service. How to Apply The Salvation Army offers the opportunity to use your professional skills and expertise to make a real difference in the lives of people who need help most. If you are ready to embark on a rewarding career path in project coordination, we encourage you to apply via the link and submit a current CV and a cover letter which details your alignment with the essential requirements of the role.
Applications will close as soon as a suitable candidate is secured.
The Salvation Army is an Equal Opportunity Employer who provides an inclusive work environment and embraces the diverse talent of its people. The Salvation Army is a child safe organisation and is committed to protecting children and young people from harm. All child facing roles will require the successful completion of a Working with Children Check. Applicants for all roles require a mandatory Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check. We value Integrity, Compassion, Respect, Diversity, and Collaboration.
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