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 12 months. Below is a summary of the key project deliverables the role will be overseeing:
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Multi-site infrastructure renewal — sequencing works across locations, aligning contractor schedules, and maintaining a consolidated programme and budget view.
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Heritage-sensitive upgrade in an occupied building — managing site access, programming around public and collection constraints, and keeping conservation requirements front of mind.
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Building services replacement, managing technical scoping inputs, contractor coordination, and commissioning through to defects close-out.
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.
To be eligible for this role at the Australian Museum, you must hold full working rights in Australia and meet all essential requirements listed in the position description.
Employment Status:
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Clerk Grade 7/8
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Fixed term up to end of June 2027, with the possibility for extension
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Full-time, 35 hours per week
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- Role Description
- AM Candidate Pack
You will be paid a competitive total remuneration package of $128,906 - $142,692, including an annual salary of $113,574 - $125,720, plus employer’s contribution to superannuation (currently 12%) and annual leave loading.
Knowledge & Experience
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Demonstrated experience in project planning, delivery, and contract management within a cultural or heritage building environment.
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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.
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Experience with financial administration, including procurement and invoice processing and tracking project budgets and forecasts. Experience using JSAP or myWorkZone advantageous.
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A current Australian driver's license.
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White card, or the ability to obtain one.
Essential requirements
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Tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline and/or equivalent industry experience in project management, facilities and /or building service management.
About The Australian Museum
The Australian Museum is truly a great place to work. We aim to be a leading voice for the richness of life, the Earth and culture in Australia and the Pacific. We commit to transform the conversation around climate change, the environment and wildlife conservation; be a strong advocate for First Nations’ culture; and continue to develop world-leading science, collections, exhibitions and education programs.
Recent staff survey results confirm that our staff feel valued, accepted and supported and that they believe the AM is an inclusive workplace. AM staff also report a high level of job satisfaction.
The AM is located on the homelands of the Gadigal people and acknowledges and pays respect to the Gadigal people as the custodians of the land, sky and waterways, paying respect to Elders past and present.
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Benefits
Besides working together with other like-minded people, you will have access to professional development and dedicated Wellbeing programs.
How to apply
Applicants must submit (if submitted as attachment, please upload as PDF):
As part of the online application process, you will be prompted to answer two targeted questions.
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Give an example when you had to raise a difficult issue with a contractor or senior stakeholder, for example, a quality concern, a delay, or a decision you disagreed with. What were the challenges and how did you handle them? (300 words)
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Describe a situation where you identified a risk or problem on a project before it escalated. What information did you draw on, what options did you consider, and what was your action and the outcome? (300 words)
The successful candidate applicant will be subject to national criminal records check. As recommended by the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI), the Australian Museum encourages all applicants who can be safely vaccinated for COVID-19, to be so.
Inclusive and welcoming
The Australian Museum is committed to building a workforce that reflects the rich diversity of the communities we serve.
We actively encourage applications from First Nations, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples; people with disability, including physical, sensory, cognitive, intellectual, neurological, psychosocial, and chronic health conditions, whether visible or hidden; people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds; people of all ages; members of the LGBTQIA+ community; and people from all socioeconomic backgrounds.
If you require adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact the hiring manager or include your requirements in your application. This may include alternative formats, communication support, flexible interviews, accessible locations, or extra assessment time. Any information you share will be kept confidential.
