Our Why 

Datacom works with organisations and communities across Australia and New Zealand to make a difference in people’s lives and help organisations use the power of tech to innovate and grow. 

About the role

The Project Coordinator is responsible for coordinating all aspects of a project. This busy role involves juggling multiple deliverables, so requires excellent organizational and time management skills. The successful candidate will embrace the ever-changing landscape and keep across the delivery requirements for our customers all while maintaining internal systems for their assigned workload.

What you’ll do

• Coordinating project schedules and helping ensure that projects are delivered within given timeframes and meet user requirements and are easily maintainable.
• Coordinating documentation, design and development of projects.
• Contacting company personnel at all organizational levels to gather information and prepare reports.
• Providing analytical and administrative support
• Interacting extensively with key stakeholders including sales & account teams, technical & systems engineering teams and project management team leadership and support functions
• Assisting with the reporting on the progress against project timeframes, milestones and budget.

• Assisting and providing support for the project team to deliver maximum levels of productivity.
• Analysing problems, determining approach, compiling and analysing data, and preparing reports/recommendations.

What you’ll bring

• A strong client focus with experience in relevant IT projects is highly desirable
• Demonstrated planning and organisational skills including exceptional attention to detail.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks at one time, achieve required outcomes and meet deadlines in a high-pressure environment.

• Demonstrated understanding and working knowledge of administrative support techniques and methods.
• Knowledge of finance management practices, with a clear understanding of the relationship between costs, utilisation and project revenue.
• 2-4 years of relevant project administration or coordination experience.
• Project coordination skills, deploying project management disciplines and processes.
• Ability to successfully deliver projects, coming in on time, to scope, quality and within budget.
• Ability to work on assignments requiring considerable judgement and initiative.
• Assures adherence to budgets, schedules, work plans, and performance requirements.
• Ability to work in large collaborative teams to achieve organisational goals, and act as informal leader and mentor developing employees.
• Proven analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Effective presentation skills with the ability to convey technical information across various levels.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Why join us here at Datacom? 

Datacom is one of Australia and New Zealand’s largest suppliers of Information Technology professional services. We have managed to maintain a dynamic, agile, small business feel that is often diluted in larger organisations of our size. It's our people that give Datacom its unique culture and energy that you can feel from the moment you meet with us. 

We care about our people and provide a range of perks such as social events, chill-out spaces, remote working, flexi-hours and professional development courses to name a few. You’ll have the opportunity to learn, develop your career, connect and bring your true self to work. You will be recognised and valued for your contributions and be able to do your work in a collegial, flat-structured environment. 

We operate at the forefront of technology to help Australia and New Zealand’s largest enterprise organisations explore possibilities and solve their greatest challenges, so you will never run out of interesting new challenges and opportunities. 

We want Datacom to be an inclusive and welcoming workplace for everyone and take pride in the steps we have taken and continue to take to make our environment fun and friendly, and our people feel supported. 

Reporting to the Precinct Conference & Events Sales Manager, the Conference & Events Coordinator is responsible for, but is not limited to;

• Coordinating events which includes liaising with the client, preparing & distributing banquet event orders and following the hotel billing and follow up procedure
• Conduct and host site inspections with clients & suppliers including follow up.
• Build relationships with contracted clients and upsell additional products and services.
• Liaise with the Hotel operational teams to ensure exceptional service & successful events are achieved.
• Responsible for pre-event and post event invoicing. Post event invoices to be issued next business day of event completion.
• Handle incoming telephone calls and follow through using own initiative.
• Answer all calls promptly, within 3 rings using specified greeting for hotel, in a courteous and efficient manner. Ensure that all relevant information is obtained.
• Coordinate and host familiarisation and site inspection activity including follow[1]up.
• Maintain effective communication with the Conference & Events Manager providing market intelligence on a regular basis and understanding of competitor strengths weaknesses and ongoing sales activities.
• Maintain existing customer base to ensure their business is retained by building and developing relationships.
• Adhere to Hotel’s rate structure with variations approved by the Conference & Events Sales Manager
• Use of Delphi to accurately record all client requirements including all related block activities.
• Relay any relevant information to management and operations team

• Part-time (0.6FTE) 2-year contract position beginning July 1st.
• As this is a state-wide service travel is required around Melbourne including regional locations. Office based in Ringwood.
• $41-45.5per hour + Super + Generous Salary Packaging benefits of up to $18,550    

About the role  
This important role will see you building relationships with and supporting carers, families and the community by providing counselling, relevant resources, planning and organising workshops, facilitating referrals and implementing a person/family centred approach to assess and support their needs.

To view a copy of the full Position Description, click here. Alternatively, for more information please contact Lakshmi Prasad (FRSC State-wide Coordinator) at lprasad @ each.com.au or on 0437 007 309.

Who we’re looking for 
To be successful in this position you will have:

• A broad understanding of the issues experienced by carers caring for a family member with a disability.
• Demonstrated knowledge and skills in working with people with disabilities and their families.
• Excellent communication and networking skills to effectively engage with a range of stakeholders within the community.
• Experience and skill in disability support, intake, assessment, and case coordination.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively manage a brokerage budget, including invoicing, receipting and financial processing as required.
• Ability to facilitate relevant forums and workshops for carers as and when required.

• The role may require flexibility in working hours (e.g. late afternoons, evenings or early morning hours & some weekends), and the ability and capacity to travel and stay overnight for up to 1-3 days in Regional Victoria.
• NDIS knowledge is preferred.