Project Specialist - Start ASAP/ 9 months initially/ Brisbane

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

• Co-ordinate with teams to drive projects in line with agreed scope, timelines, and budgets

• Proactively manage project risks, issues, dependencies, and change requests

• Lead stakeholder engagement, including requirement gathering, and regular status reporting

• Coordinate cross-functional teams across IT, operations, logistics, and supply chain

• Ensure governance, quality standards, and compliance requirements are met throughout the project lifecycle

• Track and report on project performance, ensuring transparency and alignment with business objectives

• 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:

• Enhancements and integrations within SAP environments (Inventory Management, 3PL, Order Processing, EDI)

• Non-SAP initiatives, including Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) tools and related systems

• Cross-functional process improvements spanning operations, supply chain, and technology

Skills & Experience

• Proven experience in project coordination, project management, or PMO roles

• Exposure to SAP environments or ERP-based projects highly desirable

• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills

• Ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities effectively

• Experience with project management methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid)

• Solid understanding of project governance, reporting, and documentation

• 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

• Opportunity to step into a Project Manager role with real ownership

• Exposure to a diverse portfolio of impactful projects

• A supportive and collaborative team environment

• Mentorship and development to accelerate your project management career

• 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.