Project Coordinator, ICT

Employer Office for Early Childhood Development
Location Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
Salary € Competitive Salary
Posting date 08-Aug-2025
Sector IT Services and IT Consulting, Education Administration Programs, Government Administration
Job Type Full-time
Experience Mid-Senior level

Job Description

About the Opportunity

The Office for Early Childhood Development was created to champion change and to help build a system that gives all South Australian children a flying start to life. Guided by the recommendations of the Royal Commission into Early Childhood Education and Care, the Office for Early Childhood Development is the steward of the early childhood development system in South Australia. The Office is tasked with a significant responsibility: bringing together a holistic, connected system for early childhood development across South Australia, with the goal of reducing the rate of children entering school developmentally vulnerable. Critical to this is the roll-out of universal 3-year-old preschool from 2026, giving every child access to 2 years of teacher-led, play-based early learning before school.

About the Role

The Project Coordinator, ICT plays a vital role in supporting the delivery of a new digital project for the Office for Early Childhood Development (the OECD). The role will be responsible for working with the Project Director and the wider Digital Programs Team to deliver the project on time and meet the required standards. This role will assist in the planning and execution of the digital project, coordinating and monitoring key components of the software development lifecycle, including the identification of risks, issues, and opportunities. The Project Coordinator will provide support to committees and working groups by preparing various documentation and reports. This role builds strong relationships with stakeholders, ensuring collaboration and a high level of service throughout the project lifecycle.

Your Key Responsibilities

Develop project plan, project schedule, status reports, and other materials to support effective delivery of the new digital project.
Monitor progress against scope, schedules, and milestones and keep Executives informed of any issues, risks, or opportunities.
Develop and maintain positive partnerships and collaborative working relationships with a range of internal and external stakeholders.
Provide expert advice and support project duties of a critical and technically complex nature.
Provide research and support to committees through effective coordination of meetings, agendas, and other materials.

About You

You will bring extensive experience and knowledge of contemporary and agile project management processes that support the delivery of digital initiatives, supported by the ability to communicate clearly and concisely both verbally and in writing. Your technical proficiency will be vital when operating project management reporting tools and creating comprehensive reports. To be successful in this role, we are looking for someone who brings:

Ability to work under limited direction, either independently or as a team member.
A high level of interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to sustain effective networks and relationships.
Demonstrated experience in using a variety of project management report tools and platforms.
Significant experience and knowledge of contemporary and agile project management processes.
High level analytical skills to identify, evaluate, and address complex problems.

Role Benefits

A role with real influence and impact on a new digital project.
Opportunities for professional development and career growth within the public sector.
Be part of an agency with a clear mission to improve the lives of South Australia’s children and families.
Access to flexible working arrangements.

Application Instructions and Information

Applications should be made through the IWorkForSA website. Applicants must submit a CV, Pre-employment Declaration, and a cover letter outlining their suitability against the key selection criteria in the attached position description.