Come shape the future of education with us.

We are Compass - Smart school management in one connected platform. We believe that time spent in the classroom should be for learning and teaching. Our services are specifically designed to improve not only the school process but also community culture and student learning outcomes.

Our school management ecosystem is now used in more than 3,000 schools across Australia and beyond. We’re joined by over 250 members of the Compass team, delivering smart school management solutions around the world.

Compass is a product that genuinely provides students, teachers, and parents with an improved educational experience. You can leave at the end of each day knowing you made a difference to a student's education or helped make a staff member’s day just that little bit better.

About the Role & Team

We are seeking a highly motivated and enthusiastic individual for the role of Project Coordinator to assist our Senior Project Manager with coordination, administration, and related activities in order to successfully implement the Compass Platform for all state schools across WA. 

This role is perfect for a detail-oriented professional with proven expertise in project administration and support. You'll be at the heart of organising, recording, and reporting on key governance meetings, ensuring nothing slips through the cracks. You’ll create and maintain essential project documentation—like schedules, status reports, meeting minutes, and action register, playing a crucial role in keeping the project running smoothly and teams focused on their goals.

Specifically you will: 

• Prepare and maintain detailed project plans to schedule key project milestones and activities.
• Track the project progress on the team’s actions register and provide regular status updates to the wider team and key stakeholders, both internal and external.
• Work closely with the Product team to plan the scope of delivery for key software changes. 
• Manage and adjust for any changes in project scope.
• Coordinate project management accountability in all aspects of the project, including continuous monitoring and reporting on all project deliverables, ensuring project objectives are met, project risks are identified and mitigated through the team's risk register. 
• Attend key project meetings & perform note taking responsibilities, following up actions from those meetings. 
• Ad-hoc tasks as requested by your manager.

Requirements

About You 

You will bring: 

• 3+ years proven experience in project coordination or a similar role.
• Previous experience with MS Project schedules.
• Exceptional organisational skills - you will have the ability to juggle multiple meetings, project documents, deadlines, and logistics for keeping the project aligned and on track.
• Excellent communication skills - you have exceptional written and verbal communication skills as well as the ability to listen effectively to stakeholder concerns or requests.
• A sharp eye: you have a keen eye for detail, enabling you to produce accurate documentation, spot inconsistencies, and ensure that action items are thoroughly tracked and addressed.
• A proactive approach to problem-solving - you anticipate challenges and proactively address them, coordinating logistics and resolving issues to keep the project running smoothly and on schedule.
• A determined and goal-oriented mindset - you are focused on results, with a strong drive to meet project goals and the determination to navigate any obstacles that may arise.
• A high degree of self-motivation - you are able to work independently, staying productive and proactive without constant oversight, particularly in a fast-paced environment.
• A strong sense of initiative - you own the tasks you are responsible for, identify areas for improvement, and step up to handle unexpected situations, contributing to project success with forward-thinking actions.

Benefits

What’s in it for you?

We come together with our unique strengths to work towards a common purpose - shaping the future of education. When you join our team, you will collaborate with individuals who are passionate, driven, and open to embracing change in a fast-paced environment.

• A hybrid working environment
• Learning & Development Policy and Budget - we want you to grow and get the most out of your role!
• Parental Leave Program for both primary and secondary carers.
• 24/7 access to our Employment Assistance Program (EAP) through the means of face-to-face, livechat and phone support.

It is a really exciting time to join Compass. We are growing and need people who want to grow with us. 

We value individuals who are self-motivated, adaptable, and eager to contribute to the success of our company. Compass is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We embrace and celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Prior To Commencing Employment, You Require:

• A valid Employee Working With Children Check & National Police Check.
• Verification of unrestricted work rights in Australia, e.g. citizenship, passport, or birth certificate.