Construction Project Coordinator (Melbourne)

Be part of one of Australia’s fastest-growing QSR brands. At El Jannah, we’re famous for legendary charcoal chicken, but behind the scenes, our growth is powered by a passionate team who bring our restaurants to life. We’re looking for a Construction Project Coordinator to help deliver new El Jannah restaurants from concept to opening. This role balances office-based administration with on-site coordination, ensuring every project meets our quality, safety, and compliance standards. Responsibilities
- Manage the approvals and certification process, liaising with certifiers, councils, and builders to secure Occupation Certificates.
- Coordinate project documentation, schedules, and budgets in line with Construction Manager timelines.
- Conduct site visits to track progress, identify defects, and ensure issues are resolved before handover.
- Build strong working relationships with builders, contractors, franchise partners, and regulatory bodies.
- Support on-site coordination and assist with permits and approvals across multiple states. Qualifications
- Qualifications in Project Management, Property, or Business (Certificate/Diploma/Degree) desirable but not essential.
- Experience in administration or coordination roles, ideally within QSR, retail, or construction environments.
- Knowledge of state construction regulations and approvals processes highly regarded.
- Organised, detail-oriented, and proactive problem-solver who thrives in a fast-paced setting.
- Confident communicator with councils, contractors, and internal teams.
- Willingness to travel and support projects on-site as needed. Why join El Jannah?
- Play a key role in shaping the future of an iconic Australian food brand.
- Be part of a values-led team built on welcoming, authenticity, fun-loving spirit, and true teamwork.
- Opportunities to grow with a fast-expanding business. #J-18808-Ljbffr Apply on Kit Job: kitjobau.com/job/3rs6ez