Aurecon is a design, engineering and advisory company, but not as you know it!
Drawing on our deep pool of technical and advisory expertise, we co-create innovative solutions with our clients to some of the world's most complex challenges. And through a range of unique creative processes and skills, we work to re-imagine, shape and design a better future.
As a Project Assistant/Coordinator in our Darwin Program Performance Advisory team, you’ll play a key support role across a range of Defencefacilities andinfrastructure projects.
You’ll work alongside experienced Project Managers and Directors, helping keep projects organised, on track, and running smoothly. This is a great opportunity to learn on the job, build your skills, and gain exposure to large, meaningful projects that make a real impact.
You don’t need to know everything on day one-we’ll provide support and training. What matters most isyour enthusiasm, willingness to learnand your readiness to contribute.
In this role, you will:
Support project teams with planning, coordination and day-to-day delivery activities
Assist with tracking progress, reporting, and maintaining project documentation
Help coordinate stakeholders and keep communication flowing across teams
Support multiple concurrent projects across the entire life cycle, includinginitiation,design management, tendering, contract administration, financial management, project scheduling and risk management
Learn the fundamentals of project management across the full project lifecycle
We’re looking for someone who is proactive, organised, and keen to build a career in project delivery.
You might already have some experience in an administration,organisation, supporting teams,coordination, or project support role-or you could be early in your career and looking for the right opportunity to get started, with the right attitude and work ethic, this may be a role for you
What’s most important is that you:
Bring a positive, can-do attitude and take initiative
Are well organised with strong attention to detail
Are self-driven, with a willingness to learn while contributing on the job
Can effectively prioritise and manage multiple tasks across a range of projects
Communicate clearly and confidently, with strong written skills and attention to grammar
Enjoy working in a supportive, team-focused environment
Are curious and motivated to develop new skills
Itis highly desirable(but not essential) if you have:
Some experience in administration, coordination, or project support roles
Practical, real-world trade or project experience
Exposuresupportingconstruction projects in any capacity
Familiarity with construction, infrastructure, or consulting environments
A relevant qualification in Project Management or Engineering, or currently working toward one (e.g., Diploma or Degree)
You’ll also need to:
Be an Australian Citizen and eligible for security clearance (AGSVA requirements apply)and hold a validdriverslicence.
You’ll be joining a friendly, supportive team that genuinely invests in developing its people. We understand that everyone starts somewhere-so we focus on helping you growand develop your skills.
Our Aurecon Attributes describe the types of people we bring together for our clients. We don't expect you to have all eight of the attributes, but one that is unique to you.
Diversity is at the core of everything we do. We work together to create a culture based on respect, trust, and inclusiveness. Our differences are what fuel our creativity.
Finally, we value that each of our team members brings something different to Aurecon. We look for people who have had a broad range of experiences throughout their career and can demonstrate how they have worked as part of a team to bring ideas to life.
Aurecon is a design, engineering and advisory company. Our purpose is bringing ideas to life, to imagine and co-create with our clients a better future for people and the planet.
Our culture of Believe it. Say it. Do it. reflects our deep commitment to our clients and each other to build trust and create a better future together.
We are a team who place eminence, digital and innovation at the core of all we do.
Our strength lies in how we bring together our design, engineering and advisory capabilities to provide our clients with integrated solutions across the entire asset lifecycle. From shape and plan – design and deliver – operate and optimise – to close and transform.
Aurecon designers, engineers, scientists and advisors work with our clients across markets and asset types, to tackle some of the world’s most complex challenges.
We are an owner managed company with a strong presence across Australia, New Zealand, and Asia.
To learn more about what we have been up to visit our newsroom (aurecongroup.com/about/latest-news), or take a glimpse into the future on our Just Imagine blog (justimagine.aurecongroup.com).
