Senior Project Manager

Job no: HRC0009013

Category: HEW 9

Salary Range: $130,798 - $140,139 + 17% superannuation

Position: Full Time Fixed Term 12 months

Location: Callaghan Campus

About our University

The University of Newcastle stands as a global leader distinguished by a commitment to equity and excellence. Our vision is to be a world-leading University for our regions and creating a better future for our regions and the globe. Underpinned by this vision are our values of excellence, equity, engagement and sustainability, the University of Newcastle’s Looking Ahead Strategic Plan 2020-2025 outlines the University’s commitment to delivering an exceptional student experience and serving our communities.

About the Unit

Infrastructure and Facilities Services (IFS) is responsible for the planning, development and operation of the University’s physical infrastructure and estate. This includes both operational services delivery and the management and upkeep of facilities to support the strategic objectives of the University to meet the needs of students, staff and the University community.

IFS delivers comprehensive facilities management to support the teaching and research goals of the University. With a team of over 60 staff, IFS provides a diverse range of services.

Be challenged and imagine with us

The Senior Project Manager leads and manages project teams in the planning, design and delivery of medium to large scale capital works projects to deliver on the University’s and IFS Strategic Plans.

This role focuses on the successful delivery of built capital projects in accordance with the IFS project governance framework to provide quality, safe and financially sound outcomes meeting stakeholder expectations. We are ideally looking for someone who can take strong ownership of this role and work with a sense of autonomy with the support of their project teams.

How will you inspire us?

The successful applicant will have:

• Postgraduate qualifications and extensive experience in relevant areas (such as project management, engineering, architecture, planning or construction management); or extensive project management experience and proven project management expertise; or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training.
• Demonstrated leadership capability including the ability to collaborate and inspire a team of professional staff to deliver exceptional performance/outcomes.
• Proven project management experience in a commercially focussed and complex environment where significant high-value capital projects are delivered.
• Demonstrated high level facilitation, negotiation and conflict resolution skills.
• Capacity to think creatively, act strategically and manage change while effectively managing stakeholder expectations, issues and risks.
• Highly developed financial management skills including the ability to manage large and complex program, value management, project budgets and associated financial management systems.
• Demonstrated experience in the management of external project managers, design consultants and the design process to achieve enhanced project outcomes.
• Demonstrated experience in scope development, procurement processes and the preparation and administration of construction contracts; specifically the NSW Government GC21 contract suite and systems for major and minor construction works.

For the full list of essential and desirable selection criteria, please review the Position Description.

What we offer

A highly attractive remuneration package is on offer and a range of flexible salary packaging options is also available.

For information on our employee benefits (such as flexible working, discounts in private health insurance and gym memberships and salary packaging) please visit here.  

Move to Newcastle

A move to Newcastle offers you the choice to live in the city, by the sea or near bushland - the region offers a wonderful place for a family to grow and the opportunity to strike a work/life balance.

Visit the City of Newcastle site to imagine your future.

Your next steps

 Please visit here for a guide on how to apply for a role.

If viewing this on a job board other than the University's please click ‘Apply’ to reach the University's website, where a copy of the Position Description can be accessed. Please download a copy before commencing your application.

Your application must include:

• Your resume
• A cover letter outlining your motivation to apply for this opportunity
• A point-by-point response addressing each of the Essential Criteria listed in the position description

Please upload your Cover Letter and response to the requested Criteria as one PDF document.

Your Cover Letter and Response to the Essential Criteria should not exceed 4 pages (approximately 2,000 words).

For the full list of the selection criteria and role responsibilities, please download the Position Description (available in the Related Documents section below).

Due to the nature of this role, the University may require the preferred candidate to undertake further pre-employment checks.

For specific position enquiries, please contact Julie March, Program Manager, Infrastructure and Facilities Services via email Julie.March@newcastle.edu.au

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Closing date: Wednesday 27th November at 11.59pm AEDT

We are excited to be Looking Ahead with you

The University of Newcastle is an equal opportunity employer committed to equity, diversity and social inclusion. Women and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are particularly encouraged to apply.  

The University of Newcastle acknowledges the traditional custodians of the lands within our footprint areas: Awabakal, Darkinjung, Biripai, Worimi, Wonnarua, and Eora Nations. We also pay respect to the wisdom of our Elders past and present.

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