Project Manager

Acacia Ridge, Brisbane

An exciting opportunity exists to join one of Australia’s high growth private businesses. COS is a family owned and run Aussie business made up of a community of like-minded people working towards a common goal. Our purpose is to keep Australian workers healthy, safe and productive. Why? So we can deliver on our pledge to donate one million dollars annually to everyday Australians through the Lyone Foundation.

About the role

Reporting to the Solutions Support Manager, you will lead and support the Project Management and Administration teams while maintaining oversight of furniture, audiovisual and tactical fitout projects. Working closely with customers, Sales, suppliers, installers, warehouses and internal teams, you will ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, within scope and budget, and to the required quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, coach and develop Project Management and Administration team members, supporting accountability, capability and engagement
• Allocate work, monitor team capacity and ensure priorities and responsibilities are clear
• Provide regular feedback, support performance discussions and identify development needs
• Act as the first escalation point for complex customer, delivery and project matters
• Oversee the project portfolio from handover and planning through to installation and close-out
• Ensure project scope, timelines, budgets, site requirements and customer expectations are clearly defined
• Strengthen project handovers and collaboration across Sales, suppliers, installers and internal teams
• Monitor project costs, purchase orders, variations, invoicing, gross profit and key risks
• Oversee administrative support and maintain accurate project documentation, reporting, systems and compliance requirements
• Drive consistent processes, continuous improvement and high standards of customer service

More about you

• Proven experience managing complex, multi-stakeholder projects from planning through to completion
• Experience managing team performance, workloads, coaching and development across project and administrative functions
• Strong commercial experience across budgets, costs, margins, variations and supplier management
• Experience within furniture, audiovisual, fitouts or a related project environment is preferred
• Experience using project, CRM or order-management systems
• A confident, inclusive and supportive leadership style
• Ability to set clear expectations, build accountability and create a positive team culture
• Strong coaching, communication, influencing and stakeholder-management skills

Benefits of working with COS

• Flexible hybrid workplace
• Annual employee incentive schemes
• Generous Reward and Recognition programs
• Commitment to professional development with ongoing training and career development opportunities
• Access to free Mental Health programs
• Birthday, Paid Parental Leave and Purchase Leave available
• Convenient location with free onsite parking
• Employee discounts on full product range
• Opportunity to participate in community welfare and charity initiatives
• Novated Lease / Salary Sacrifice for electric vehicles available

More about COS

When you join COS, you’ll be working for a growing, socially responsible organisation who provides equal employment opportunities to a talented and diverse team of passionate people, who live and breathe our 6 core values - Passionate, Results Driven, Innovative, Service Excellence, Self-Reflective, and Family. Together, we work towards finding new and original ways to deliver on our Company Purpose: Keep Australian Workers Healthy, Safe and Productive.

Through the success of our business, COS has been proud to give back over $20 million to community through the Lyone Foundation. Each year through the Lyone Foundation, COS supports Australian charities who are focused on human welfare and are underfunded, allocating 1% of annual revenue to the foundation each year.

Founded in 1977, COS is the largest Australian owned and operated national office products business. With over 750 employees located across every State of Australia, COS are leaders in our industry, and we’re ready to welcome you onboard !

How to Apply

Please follow the instructions on the application page regarding your Work History. You can include a Resume to give us an overview of your previous relevant experience.

'COS can offer you not just a job but a career.

If you are interested, we'd love to hear from you!