Project Coordinator

Description

• Manage, continuously improve, and innovate project / program administrative systems, and provide advice on process and methodology issues.
• Work with, and report on project and program managers to ensure data is accurate and complete in the project management tool suite.
• Support the delivery of projects to the agreed scope, time, and cost without compromising quality, while performing detailed project analysis to support these outcomes.
• Assist in the detail of ensuring projects and programs adopt changes to the delivery methodology.
• Ensure service providers are delivering to milestones as contractually agreed
• Prepare cyclical project / program reporting (e.g. Status Reports, KPIs, monthly and quarterly reports) using enterprise systems, tools, and templates. Ensure all agreed reports and deliverables are on time and written to a high standard
• Assist and program managers in supporting the budgeting, estimation, scoping and resourcing of projects through the approvals process in accordance with Western Power’s project methodology, standards, processes, and compliance framework.
• Ensure that all project / program documentation is completed appropriately. Analyse project and works performance data (including financials, quality, and schedule data) to advise all relevant stakeholder including and program managers on optimising performance and delivery of project outcomes.

Requirements

• Demonstrated success in planning and scheduling, project reporting, document control, and business analysis within a project management environment.
• Confident user of Microsoft Office and project management systems, with the ability to adapt to other organisational tools as required.
• Tertiary qualification in project management, business systems or a relevant discipline
• Hands-on experience in project management with applied knowledge in one or more areas such as estimating, civil or structural engineering, building services, architecture, or human resources.
• Strong background in program and project planning, integration, and communication—ideally within the utilities sector or similar industries—with exceptional attention to detail.
• Skilled at building relationships, fostering collaboration, and achieving consensus across diverse groups.
• Accurately identify stakeholders’ needs, respond with empathy, and demonstrate effective interpersonal skills and integrity.

Benefits

We value diversity and inclusivity, encouraging applications from all backgrounds, including women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and LGBTQIA+ communities. As a WORK180-endorsed employer for women, we are proud of our commitment to inclusion. You can learn more about this through our Reconciliation Action Plan and Disability Access and Inclusion Plan.

This is your chance to work on projects that matter, collaborate with passionate teams, and help power WA’s transition to a cleaner, brighter future.

• Flexible work arrangements to support part time work, working hours and working from home arrangements.
• Access to end-of-trip facilities at our Perth office and South Metro Depot, perfect for cyclists.
• In addition to standard leave, enjoy three wellness leave days each year.
• 22 weeks paid parental leave and 5 days of First Nations cultural leave to support family and cultural connections.
• The opportunity to purchase up to four weeks of additional leave per year.
• Over 50% of our employment opportunities are driven by career progression.
• Access to salary packaging, social club activities, and discounted health insurance and gym membership.
• An award-winning employee recognition and benefits programme.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance