Project Support Lead

CoMade is a world class, multi discipline Mechanical, Electrical and Instrumentation specialist, delivering fully integrated services across the entire asset lifecycle, from initial design through to steady state operations and maintenance. We work on complex projects and critical infrastructure across renewables, oil and gas, infrastructure, defence, data centres and power generation, with offices across Australia and further afield in Kuala Lumpur and Qatar.

Our values, safety, quality, integrity, respect and accountability aren't a poster on the wall. They're set by our most senior leaders and carried through every project, from first concept to final handover. If you want to work on the kind of projects that shape national infrastructure, alongside people who take those values seriously, we'd like to hear from you.

Great engineering delivery depends on strong systems behind it, and that’s where you come in. As Project Support Lead on one of our key projects, you’ll own the systems, processes and practices our team relies on to control, record, track and report its work. You’ll lead the Project Support team across document control, QA systems, registers, client meetings, reporting and forecasting, making sure these systems are in place from day one and keep working for the life of the project.

You’ll work closely with the Engineering Manager on all client-facing meetings, including our fortnightly client progress meetings. That means preparing the material beforehand, recording minutes and actions, and following every action through to close-out.

This role balances the immediate with the long term. Week to week and month to month, you’ll keep document control, registers, meeting actions and reporting accurate and on time. Alongside this, you’ll set up, improve and embed the project’s tools and practices so they scale as work packages grow and our teams in India and Malaysia come on board.

By taking ownership of project systems, you’ll free up the Design Manager, Engineering Manager and Package Managers to focus on what they do best: delivering the engineering.

• Support the Engineering Manager in preparing for all client-facing meetings, including the fortnightly client progress meetings: agendas, progress reports, presentation material and pre-reads.
• Attend client-facing meetings and record minutes, decisions and actions.
• Support the Contracts Manager with variations data and the QA Manager with records management
• Keep the RFI, risk and issues, and variations / change management registers current and accurate
• Onboard new project support team members and support recruitment as the project ramps up
• Escalate repeated non-compliance with project systems to the Design Manager.

How you can support CoMade

• Tertiary qualification in engineering, construction or project management, or equivalent experience.
• 7+ years in project support, PMO or project controls roles on engineering or infrastructure projects.
• Experience leading a team of document controllers, planners or project support staff.
• Strong working knowledge of document control, RFI, risk and change management processes.
• Experience producing monthly project reports and cost forecasts.
• Proven ability to set up systems and procedures from scratch and get a project team to use them.

Why join us?

• Be part of a growing business where your work directly impacts success
• Close-knit, collaborative team environment where your input is valued
• Exposure to high-profile, technically complex projects
• Mentorship from experienced leaders in your field
• Competitive salary aligned with market demand and experience
• Flexible working arrangements
• Opportunities to shape processes, systems, or team growth
• Barista style coffee and fresh fruit always within reach
• Offices within 1 minute of public transport

This position comes with strong financial rewards and incentives. If you'd like to be part of the CoMade team, please submit your resume outlining your relevant experience and why you're the right fit for this role.

CoMade values diversity and is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified people. All applicants must have full working rights in Australia.