Nov 02, 2023

Project Coordinator

  • REA Group
  • Richmond, Melbourne VIC
Full time Finance Marketing Real Estate

Job Description

Project Coordinator

  • Support exciting transformation projects where you can make a real impact on our business!

  • Work from the office and home in a rhythm that suits you

  • Permanent role based in our headquarters in Melbourne

  • We are certified carbon neutral and committed to reducing our impact on the environment.

  • We have long-term partnerships with charities working to address homelessness.

We're REA

REA Group  is not your average digital business. From humble beginnings in a garage in Melbourne’s east in 1995, we have grown into a leading global digital business, specialising in property.
 
With bold and ambitious goals, we are changing the way the world experiences property. No matter where you're at on your property journey, we're here to help with every step - whether that's finding or financing your next home.

Our people are the key to our success. At the heart of everything we do, is a thriving culture centred around high performance and care. We are purpose driven and collaborative, which drives innovation and our ability to make a real impact. As such, we’re proud to be named in Australia’s “Top 5” Best Workplaces two  years in a row, as well as being recognised as a Best Workplace for Women.

Where the team fits in
 

Financial Services sits at the unique juncture of REA Group's vast consumer audience on realestate.com.au, the nationally recognised Mortgage Choice brand, and the unparalleled property data and insights offered by PropTrack. We are working to bring these elements together to deliver true innovation in how Australians find and finance property. The Financial Services team collaborates closely with our stakeholders to build and deliver ground-breaking property finance experiences for Australian borrowers. Combining cutting-edge technology, financial expertise, strong relationships with our national broker network and a team of fantastic people, Financial Services will empower you to experience a different kind of career.

The Operations team provide support and coaching across administration, compliance, technical assistance, and business processes. They are dedicated and passionate about delivering outstanding experience and seeing our brokers succeed. The teams work closely with our network to ensure the smooth running of their franchise businesses and support them in achieving process improvements and enhancements.

What the role is all about

  • Coordinate project management activities, meetings, resources, equipment and information 

  • Track project process against agreed timelines 

  • Act as the point of contact and communicate project status to all participants 

  • Update project documentation – decision register, actions, timelines, minutes, reports 

  • Liaise with clients to identify and define requirements, scope and objectives 

  • Assign tasks to internal teams and assist with schedule management 

  • Make sure that clients’ needs are met as projects evolve 

  • Analyse, identify and communicate risks and opportunities 

Who we’re looking for

  • Enjoys working in fast paced environment with lots of change and variety   

  • A structured and process oriented person

  • Solid organisational skills, including multitasking and time-management 

  • Strong administration and documentation skills 

  • Attention to detail  

  • Strong client-facing and teamwork skills 

  • Experience tracking actions and deliverables across multiple projects concurrently is highly desirable.

  • Ideally you will have experience with project management tools (e.g. Monday, Sharepoint and/or Trello)

The REA experience

The physical, mental, emotional and financial health of our people is something we’ll never stop caring about. This is a place to learn and grow. We’re committed to your development – both professionally and personally. Your experience with us is something we take seriously.
 

We offer: 

  • A hybrid and flexible approach to working - https://rea.to/hybrid-working  

  • Flexible parental leave offering for primary and secondary carers 

  • Programs to support mental, emotional, financial and physical health & wellbeing

  • Our Because We Care program offers employees volunteering leave, community grants, matched payroll giving and our Community Café donates 100% of revenue to charity.

  • Hack Days so you can bring your big ideas to life  

  • Performance recognition programs because hard work should never go unnoticed

Our commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion  

We are committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity, equity and inclusion. We believe teams with diverse ideas and experiences are more creative, more effective and fuel disruptive thinking - be it cultural and ethnic backgrounds, gender identity, disability, age, sexual orientation, or any other identity or lived experience. We know diverse teams are critical to maintaining our success and driving new business opportunities. If you've got the skills, dedication and enthusiasm to learn but don't necessarily meet every single point on the job description, please still get in touch.

If you like the sound of us, then we think you should apply today. We're proud to be Circle Back Initiative Employer and we commit to respond to every applicant. While we're looking at your application, and preparing to come back to you with an update, why not get to know us a bit more through our various social channels?