Position no: 0065133
Location: Parkville
Role type: Full time; Continuing (4 positions available)
Department: Department of Business Services – Campus Management
Salary: UOM 9 $139,693 - $145,339 (Negotiated) plus 17% super
- Lead a dynamic project team to design the University’s new builds and refurbishments
- Path to progression for the right candidate
- Exciting large-scale construction projects with the stability and work-life balance of a University environment.
About the role
Are you an experienced construction Project Manager looking to grow your career while getting a real work-life balance? We are looking to hire multiple Senior Project Managers to manage and deliver capital projects to the value of $20m - $200m for the university’s faculty departments.
You will get the opportunity to make your mark and work flexibly on a variety of projects which will shape the future of the University of Melbourne's campus. This role will allow you to nurture your leadership skills, as you will mentor and develop a small team of Project Managers.
Reporting to Design & Construction Director of Campus Management – Project Delivery, you will provide timely expert advice in the development of property, infrastructure, building and precinct development strategies, business cases and concept designs through the approval gateway. You’ll be involved in the full life-cycle of the projects, with accountability from the approval gate through to project delivery, transition to operations and handover.
There is a direct progression path to senior leadership from these positions for the right candidates.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Management of specific facilities projects, including the design and construction, ensuring the projects are successfully delivered within budget, schedule, specifications, safety requirements and fit-for-purpose.
- Managing the pipeline and workflow of projects across delivery teams, including working with the Enterprise Project Management Office to better manage and monitor projects.
- Manage consultant and contractor procurement processes, award and management of contracts including contractual disputes through UoM legal processes.
- Ensure a safety-first culture and governance is implemented which focuses on safety of the University community, contractors, consultants and public.
- Establish and implement a high degree of communication with project owners, stakeholders, students and external stakeholders.
Who we are looking for
Collaboration, emotional intelligence and attention to detail are vital skills for this role.
Your highly-developed stakeholder engagement and leadership skills enable you to manage strategic relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders and motivate and lead a team of professional resources. You have excellent commercial acumen and with ability to develop operational strategies.
You will also have:
- Tertiary qualifications or progress towards a postgraduate qualification in Property or Construction related field and/or extensive relevant project management and cost control experience.
- Proven experience in project management delivering capital works projects valued from $20 - $200 million delivered in an operational environment.
- Extensive experience in the management of projects designed by consultants and trade contractors and extensive experience in project management of multiple building projects simultaneously.
- Demonstrated ability in preparing project briefs on building works and translating to plans and scope of work specifications, budget estimates and programs.
- High level knowledge of Australian standards, building codes, OH&S standards and regulations and demonstrated experience in applying them to building projects.
- High level computer skills in applications such as Microsoft Excel, Word and Project.
For further information regarding responsibilities and requirements please refer to the attached PD.
This role requires the successful candidate to undergo and maintain an up-to-date Working with Children Check. This is essential to guarantee a secure environment for all individuals at the University. In the case the selected candidate doesn't have a valid Working with Children Check, they will be able to apply for the WWCC as part of the initial onboarding procedures.
Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. This role requires current valid work rights for Australia.
Your new team – Business Services Group
Campus Management – Project Delivery portfolio aims to be the provider-of-choice in the delivery of transformational projects for the University of Melbourne and it is responsible for managing the implementation of projects in accordance with the University’s Project Delivery Framework. In addition, it provides expert advice to the university in relation to construction, project and asset delivery. The broader team comprises of project managers, schedulers, Risk and OH&S managers, feasibility support resources and/or project support resources to manage the delivery of university projects.
What we offer you!
In addition, we offer the opportunity to be part of a vibrant community and enjoy a range of benefits including generous leave provisions, salary packaging, health and well-being services, and discounts on graduate courses. For more information check out our benefits page!
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We are dedicated to ensuring barrier free and inclusive practices to recruit the most talented candidates. If you require reasonable adjustments, please contact the employee listed on the first page of the Position Description found below, with an email containing your name and contact details for a confidential discussion. Please ensure your email is titled "Reasonable Adjustments Request".
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants
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Join Us!
If you feel this role is right for you, please apply with the following documents:
- Resume
- Cover Letter outlining your interest and experience
Please note that you are not required to respond to the selection criteria in the Position Description.
Please ensure that you apply through the Apply Now button at the bottom of this advertisement. However, if you have any questions regarding the recruitment process, please feel free to contact Rehan via email at hr-careers@unimelb.edu.au, ensuring that you include the Position Number and the Job Title as the subject. Please do not share your application to this email address.
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Position Description
