Project Coordinator/project Engineer

Project Coordinator / Project Engineer

Pollination is a specialist climate change project development and advisory firm, accelerating the transition to a net zero, nature positive future.

Our people are the key to unlocking change. Brought together from across industries, we are global leaders in project development, finance, investment, technology, business, law and policy.

We combine our diverse expertise to connect dots and see around corners where others can't. With strong relationships at the highest levels of government and the private sector, we shift barriers and catalyse transformative partnerships.

Our clients and partners span governments, businesses, First Nations groups, and public and private capital. Using our broad experience, we help navigate the climate transition and design and invest in breakthrough ideas that deliver financial returns.

We are looking for a dynamic full-time fixed term (12 month with possible extension), Project Coordinator / Project Engineer to join our Perth based team, working closely with and supporting our portfolio of WA Projects. The role will report to the Engineering Manager.

This position will suit an organised and motivated project professional who enjoys variety and is willing to work across broad project streams of work. The role will involve the opportunity to work across Pollination's exciting portfolio of projects across WA – from the Kimberley to the Pilbara and to Perth and surrounds. The scope of the role will be diverse – from liaison with joint venture partners, to managing technical contractors, engaging with government bodies, and preparing professional documentation.

Strong teamwork and a 'can-do' attitude are essential for this role – it's all about being hands on!

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing multiple projects streams of work relating to technical, commercial, financial, approvals and/or community engagement
• Working closely with our project joint venture partners, including the exciting opportunity to work closely with our First Nations development partners
• Understanding the project development lifecycle and ensuring projects progress effectively aligned with internal processes, legal requirements, and industry standards and risks are appropriately managed
• Coordinate and engage specialist consultants (e.g. environmental, planning, engineering) to achieve key project milestones
• Preparing professional documents to present complex information in a simple and understandable form
• Supporting the management and administration of processes and systems
• Track and manage project budgets, timelines, and deliverables to ensure efficient progress and resource allocation

What do you need to apply?

• At least five years' experience working in a project controls, technical, commercial or community/stakeholder engagement role relating to major projects
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to actively manage and progress multiple streams of work concurrently
• Excellent proficiency with MS Office suite
• Experience with GIS software viewed favourably but not essential
• Ability to multi-task and prioritise competing demands
• Excellent verbal and communication skills
• Excellent level of attention to detail and high level writing skills
• Be a strong team player with a high level of loyalty, resilience, enthusiasm, and the ability to work autonomously
• Have a genuine interest in sustainability, nature-based solutions, and climate change
• Understand and appreciate the importance of discretion and confidentiality

Whilst maintaining good work-life harmony is important to us, we will require a certain amount of flexibility to occasionally work outside of office hours when necessary and to travel from time to time. To support our office adequately, this role will be predominantly office based.

You'll love this role if... You thrive in a fast-moving, dynamic environment and have exceptional attention to detail. You are adaptable and proactive, calm under pressure and a great communicator – able to prioritise and effectively manage the needs of diverse stakeholders. You have a ferocious curiosity, an appetite for solving complex problems but are also comfortable with ambiguity and uncertainty. You are excited to work in a purpose-driven organisation and share our ambition and commitment to tackle the global and local challenges of nature loss and climate change.

To apply, please submit a cover letter addressing the above (1 page maximum), and CV (maximum 2 pages).

Pollination is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. We encourage people of all backgrounds to apply. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, and people from culturally and diverse backgrounds. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application. We will then work with you to identify the best way to assist you through the recruitment process. You must hold the right to work in Australia.