• Answer inbound calls, engage with customers by asking questions regarding their enquiry, assisting them in finding a resolution. 
• Provide expert advice on Telstra products and services that best suit their needs and lifestyle.  
• Provide empathy and understanding to your customers through effective communication skills. 
• Take ownership, show confidence in your ability to de-escalate any customer grievances. 
• Be available when our customers need us, flex to the hours that are required. 

The client is seeking to identify suitable Candidates to perform the role of Project Manager to help the agency monitor project schedules and budgets, prepare progress reports, and liaise with key stakeholders.

Project Managers support the delivery of the agency’s projects. They play a role in managing straightforward projects, developing, and maintaining relationships with internal and external stakeholders and provide specialist advice to ensure the consistent delivery of project outputs. The level of Security Clearance required for a Role will be confirmed at the time of Contract.

Estimated start date  immediate

Initial contract duration  28 Feb 2025

Extension term 12 months

Working arrangements The candidate will be required to attend and undertake their work at a Services Australia office in Adelaide, Brisbane, Canberra or Melbourne for a minimum of 3 days per week.

Security clearance Must be Australian Citizen with the ability to obtain Baseline

Candidates that are suitable to perform Senior Project Manager (EL2)

Main Duties may include, but not limited to, some or all of the following:

• manage, lead and deliver projects that may have an agency wide impact
• develop, implement and evaluate project plans and schedules in accordance with the agency’s project management framework and consider project interdependencies
• collaborate with staff in immediate work area and with internal and external stakeholders
• oversee project design, governance arrangements and operational integration
• ensure project deliverables and milestones are met on time and within budget
• lead strategic planning for longer term project initiatives
• provide high level strategic advice and feedback to stakeholders and the agency's executive
• research, review and evaluate projects within a section or specialist area
• report on project objectives and outputs for presentation to the executive, and oversee ongoing project reporting
• oversee, review and advise on written material including business cases, plans, reports, executive and ministerial briefs and corporate documentation
• plan, manage and monitor financial budgets and oversee the management of contracts, procurement, resources and expenditure
• identify, assess, manage, escalate, report and monitor project risks, issues and benefits, including developing treatment strategies
• analyse project performance and oversee quality management to ensure that project deliverables are fit for purpose and meet client needs
• drive innovation, manage and lead change, and actively contribute to and implement the agency’s strategic direction
• engage, negotiate and manage key strategic stakeholder relationships to deliver projects and respond to changes in needs and expectations
• represent and negotiate on behalf of the agency to advance the agency's interests at external, cross-agency, inter-jurisdictional and other forums

Main skills/attributes:

Skills for the Information Age (SFIA) required:

• Project management PRMG - Level 6

• Organisational change management CIPM - Level 6

• Quality management QUMG - Level 5

• Requirements definition and management REQM - Level 5

• Stakeholder relationship management RLMT – Level 5

• Measurement MEAS - Level 5 • Resourcing RESC - Level 4

Ability to:

• Apply knowledge and skills in project and program management frameworks
• Understand the audience and context, anticipate responses and effectively tailor communication and communication styles
• Develop and manage key strategic stakeholder relationships
• Demonstrate personal resilience and apply well developed influencing, negotiation, conflict resolution and mediation skills
• Demonstrate highly developed strategic planning skills to determine work priorities and deliver business outcomes
• Make balanced decisions using professional judgement, risk evaluation and in the context of ambiguity and a changing environment

The People Experience Coordinator plays a pivotal role in ensuring a seamless and positive pre-boarding and onboarding experience for all new hires, while also supporting various people experience processes throughout the employee lifecycle. This position is responsible for coordinating pre-boarding activities, supporting the onboarding process, and providing ongoing support to both new hires and team leaders to enhance the employee experience and facilitate effective communication.

Key Responsibilities:

• Pre-boarding and Onboarding Coordination 

  • Coordinate the transition from candidate to new hire from the Applicant Tracking System (ATS) to the Human Resources Information System (HRIS)
  • Ensure all necessary tasks associated with the onboarding process are completed and overseen
  • Coordinate with other stakeholders such as the IT department to ensure that all necessary technology, equipment, and access permissions are prepared for new hires prior to their start date.
  • Communicate new hire information and technology requirements to IT in a timely manner, facilitating a smooth setup process.
  • Collaborate with IT, People Operations, Talent Acquisition and other Teams to develop and maintain onboarding resources to support new hires

• Pre-boarding Communications:

  • Assist with communications to new hires prior to their start date, providing them with essential information and resources. 
  • Act as a liaison between new hires and other stakeholders (Managers, Department Heads, IT etc) to facilitate a positive and efficient onboarding experience, ensuring that any needs or challenges are addressed promptly.
  • Personalise welcome messages and communications for new hires and their teams
  • Maintain ongoing and active communication with candidates throughout the pre-boarding and onboarding phase, keeping them informed and engaged.

• Induction Coordination and Facilitation 

  • Facilitate weekly team inductions for new employees, guiding them through organisational policies, culture, and expectations ahead of further company modules 
  • Coordinate the scheduling of the People Team induction session, ensuring it aligns with new employees' onboarding timelines.
  • Foster discussion and interaction among new hires, encouraging questions and feedback to facilitate understanding and engagement
  • Oversee the Seedlings Slack channel dedicated to new starters, fostering a supportive and inclusive environment for them to connect and engage with their peers

• People Check-ins

  • Conduct regular check-ins with new hires at key intervals (1 week, 1 month, and 6 months) to gather feedback, address concerns, and provide necessary support.
  • Collect feedback from new hires regarding the induction experience, identifying areas for improvement and future enhancements
  • Review data from our continuous listening platforms and other sources 

• Event Coordination & Travel Management

  • Coordinate company offsites and travel, ensuring all logistical aspects are handled efficiently.
  • Administer the company's travel platforms, ensuring they are used effectively.
  • Support the development of offsite agendas, ensuring all activities and sessions are well-organised and engaging.
  • Support the planning and execution of company events, such as end-of-year functions, to foster team cohesion and celebration.
  • Work closely with external vendors and service providers to arrange travel accommodations and event logistics.

This role will be working on delivering retail projects in QLD for our Major Retail client in Australia. The project will provide a variety of deliverables from concept design cost planning to agreement of final accounts. 

The role is an end-to-end cost management role within cost planning and delivery team providing accurate and efficient cost management resource capability to the team. The job scope are:

• Pre contract cost planning services during design stages of projects
• Post contract progress claim and variation assessments
• Engage with the local property market to gain market knowledge for use in the delivery of our services
• Assist with the commission management of our commissions to assist in the successful delivery of our services
• Integrate with full cost management and project management teams in Queensland and support when required
• Work independently and take responsibility for deliverables