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Project Coordinators are a critical member of the project team, keeping everyone focused on their targets, deadlines, and budget constraints. They are often the central contact point for different work groups and contractors (eg, builders, sub-contractors, telecommunications engineers).
As a Project Coordinator you could be creating (and issuing) a schedule for a work team, tracking project expenses in a spreadsheet, ordering basic supplies, resolving a scheduling conflict between contractors, or reporting progress to the project manager.
There are 7 courses available for people who want to become a Project Coordinator. These are the top 5 most popular courses.
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The BSB50420 Diploma of Leadership and Management is for the next generation of business leaders who need highly developed emotional intelligence and the ability to communicate with influence. This nationally recognised diploma has a heavy focus on interpersonal skills and relationship building, while teaching you how to develop administrative systems, operational plans, budgets, policy and compliance documents. Choose electives in areas that support your job role: finance, administration, risk management, big data, industrial relations, customer service. Enquire now for the list of study units, elective choices, and upcoming enrolment dates. Learn more.
The BSB50120 Diploma of Business is for business leaders and unit managers needing a hands-one qualification that supports their actual job role. This nationally recognised diploma builds on your existing skills and allows you to specialise in one of nine different areas — operations, leadership, organisational development, compliance, sales, digital and data, procurement, records and information management, or evaluation. You’ll graduate with greatly improved confidence, critical thinking and communication skills. Enquire now for the unit list in each of the nine specialisation areas and upcoming enrolment opportunities. Learn more.
Get the skills you need to become a successful workplace leader with the BSB40520 Certificate IV in Leadership and Management. This nationally recognised qualification covers the essential aspects of team leadership, workplace relationships, and operations management — then you choose electives that support your actual job role (eg, WHS and risk management, personal productivity, financial reporting, workplace diversity). You’ll graduate a more effective communicator with an arsenal of administration, IT, and digital work skills. Enquire now for the list of study units and upcoming enrolment dates. Learn more.
Need a business diploma that refines your skills in marketing, sales, and client relationships? Try the BSB50120 Diploma of Business (Business Development). This nationally recognised diploma will teach you how to evaluate market opportunities, lead communication in the workplace, manage business resources, manage budgets and financial plans, forecast international market and business needs, and much more. Enquire now for the list of study units, entry requirements, and upcoming enrolment dates. Learn more.
Step into a supervisory or management role with the BSB40120 Certificate IV in Business. This nationally recognised qualification will level up your use of digital technologies and develop your critical thinking, business relationships and communication strategies. Even better you can choose from one of nine specialisation areas — leadership, administration, operations, sustainability, big data, cyber security, finance, records and information management, or procurement. Graduate with an arsenal of skills that support your actual job role. Enquire now for the list of study units in each specialisation and enrolment opportunities near you. Learn more.
In Australia, a full time Project Coordinator generally earns $960 per week ($49,929 annual salary) before tax. This is a median figure for full-time employees and should be considered a guide only. As you gain more experience can you expect a higher salary than people who are new to the role.
There are no clear figures on Project Coordinators working in Australia at this time. Project Coordinators work in all industries and employment sectors, but many work in building, civil construction, government, and IT.
Project Coordinators often have technical or trade qualifications according to their industry (eg, IT, civil construction, local government) as well as formal qualifications in Project Management. We recommend the Certificate IV in Project Management Practice or the Diploma of Project Management. These courses take 12-18 months to complete.
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Here are some potential career pathways within project management. Click on an occupation to learn more about the role and the qualifications that can help you get started in this industry.
Project Management
Project Coordinator
$960 weekly pay
Project Administrator
$1,250 weekly pay
Project Manager
$1,650 weekly pay
Change Manager
$2,150 weekly pay
Program Manager
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