Project Specialist - Start ASAP/ 9 months initially/ Brisbane
| Job title : | Project Specialist - Start ASAP/ 9 months initially/ Brisbane |
| Contract type : | Permanent |
| Location : | Brisbane |
| Salary : | YES |
| Start date : | 03/19/2026 |
| Job Reference : | 288831 |
| Job published : | about 3 hours ago |
Project Specialist– 9 Month Contract
We are seeking a motivated and capable Project Specialist with solid Project Management and Business Analyst capabilities, to join a reputable and well-established organisation based in Brisbane. This is a 9-month initial contract role where you will get to lead and coordinate business-critical projects that directly contribute to operational efficiency and organisational growth.
This role offers a hybrid working arrangement, combining the flexibility of remote work with regular on-site collaboration for key meetings, stakeholder workshops, and project reviews.
Location
Hybrid – Brisbane-based, with regular office attendance required.
Role Overview
The Project Specialist will play a pivotal role in overseeing multiple concurrent projects across a range of business functions. You will be responsible for driving delivery, managing stakeholders, and ensuring outcomes are achieved on time.
This role is well suited to a highly organised professional with strong project co-ordination experience, complemented by business analysis capabilities to support requirements gathering, risk identification, and solution alignment.
Key Responsibilities
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Co-ordinate with teams to drive projects in line with agreed scope, timelines, and budgets
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Proactively manage project risks, issues, dependencies, and change requests
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Lead stakeholder engagement, including requirement gathering, and regular status reporting
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Coordinate cross-functional teams across IT, operations, logistics, and supply chain
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Ensure governance, quality standards, and compliance requirements are met throughout the project lifecycle
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Track and report on project performance, ensuring transparency and alignment with business objectives
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Support documentation, including business cases, project plans, RAID logs, and closure reports
Project Scope
The portfolio includes a mix of technically complex and business-critical initiatives, including:
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Enhancements and integrations within SAP environments (Inventory Management, 3PL, Order Processing, EDI)
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Non-SAP initiatives, including Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) tools and related systems
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Cross-functional process improvements spanning operations, supply chain, and technology
Skills & Experience
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Proven experience in project coordination, project management, or PMO roles
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Exposure to SAP environments or ERP-based projects highly desirable
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Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
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Ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities effectively
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Experience with project management methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid)
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Solid understanding of project governance, reporting, and documentation
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Business analysis skills, including requirements gathering and process mapping, are highly regarded
Ideal Candidate Profile
This role is ideally suited to a Business Analyst or PMO Analyst/Administrator looking to step up their project management abilities. You will be someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, is proactive in solving problems, and is eager to take ownership of end-to-end project delivery.
What’s on Offer
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Opportunity to step into a Project Manager role with real ownership
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Exposure to a diverse portfolio of impactful projects
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A supportive and collaborative team environment
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Mentorship and development to accelerate your project management career
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Flexible hybrid working arrangement
This is a fantastic opportunity to build your project management capability within a complex and rewarding environment, setting you up for long-term career progression into senior project and program management roles.