Project Manager
Find out how to become a project manager in the project management sector. Discover information on salary, growth, stability and occupational expectations.
What does a Project Coordinator do?
Project coordinators are responsible for planning and organising a business project, typically reporting to a project manager.
What skills do you need to be a Project Coordinator?
Project coordinators must have exceptional organisational skills with a strong ability to lead workers and delegate responsibilities.
- Ability to effectively multi-task and juggle multiple responsibilities at once
- Have a keen attention to detail for ensuring the project meets all the business’ standards and goals
- Excellent communication skills with an ability to lead, guide, and delegate tasks to workers
- Organisational skills for planning out project objectives, schedules, and meetings
- Goal-driven, determined, able to meet strict deadlines and work well under pressure
- Familiar with Microsoft Office and performing digital administrative tasks
How to become a Project Coordinator
It's possible to work as a Project Coordinator without any formal qualifications, however, employers prefer those who have studied project management.
If you're looking for a course that can give you skills in project management, studying a BSB50820 - Diploma of Project Management or BSB40920 - Certificate IV in Project Management Practice may be ideal qualifications in pursuing this role.
Quick Facts
Project managers can be found in most industries with most working full-time. Here are more key facts on the role of a project manager.
Employment for project managers will grow in the next five years.
Average Hours Worked
49 full-time hours
Main Industries
Varying from
Job Growth
Steady growth
* All information on this page has been complied using figures from au.talent.com and the Australian Government's labourmarketinsights.gov.au - all figures are indications only, and are accurate at time of publication. Please do your own research before selecting a course or career.
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