Construction Accommodation Strategy Manager

Laing O'Rourke; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

In-house training

Six months’ paid parental leave

Purchased leave options

Volunteering leave

Exclusive discounts across retailers

Job summary

Laing O’Rourke in Australia is seeking a Construction Accommodation Strategy Manager to join the ANI defence infrastructure program. You will lead workforce accommodation planning, camp strategy development and regional capacity planning to support project workforce needs.

You will build relationships with accommodation providers and key stakeholders to secure housing solutions and align accommodation initiatives with demand forecasts and project delivery timelines.

Qualifications

• Experience mobilisation and accommodation management on large-scale projects.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship management.
• Ability to coordinate across multiple priorities with tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Lead workforce accommodation planning and camp strategy development.
• Develop relationships with providers and regional stakeholders to secure housing.
• Implement accommodation strategies enabling mobilization and delivery.
• Collaborate with project teams to align solutions with demand forecasts.
• Support attraction and retention through sustainable housing strategies.
• Provide strategic advice and reporting on risks affecting cost, schedule or availability.

Skills

Mobilisation

Accommodation management

Stakeholder engagement

Project coordination

Education

Related discipline degree

Job description

At Laing O’Rourke, you won’t just build projects, you’ll help shape the future. As a $6 billion privately owned global engineering and manufacturing-led construction leader, we deliver some of the nation’s most complex infrastructure, from transport networks to defence and utilities.

Be part of Australia's largest-ever defence infrastructure program

Laing O’Rourke, with joint venture partner Amentum Australia, will play a central role in supporting Australian Naval Infrastructure (ANI) to develop and deliver the Nuclear-Powered Submarine Construction Yard (NPSCY) project at Osborne, South Australia. We will provide program and construction management services of nuclear related civil infrastructure, site‑wide nuclear licensee development expertise, and nuclear safety leadership.

At Laing O’Rourke, we’re committed to helping our people thrive and build meaningful, rewarding careers. We offer exceptional development opportunities, wellbeing support and a range of benefits designed to support you both at work and beyond.

We’re proud to foster a diverse and inclusive workplace and welcome applications from First Nations Peoples and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. Laing O’Rourke is also recognised by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) as an Employer of Choice for Gender Equality.

Some of our benefits include:

• In-house training and on-the-job development opportunities
• Six months’ paid parental leave at full pay for all employees
• Purchased leave options and volunteering leave
• Exclusive discounts and savings across hundreds of Australian retailers

Learn more about our Benefits & Rewards and our Stretch Reconciliation Action Plan https://www.laingorourke.com/company/diversity-and-inclusion We are currently seeking a Construction Accommodation Strategy Manager to join our AUKUS team.

Key responsibilities

• Lead workforce accommodation planning, camp strategy development, and regional capacity planning to support project workforce requirements.
• Build and maintain relationships with accommodation providers, housing markets, and key regional stakeholders to secure workforce housing solutions.
• Develop and implement accommodation strategies that enable effective workforce mobilisation and project delivery.
• Collaborate with project teams and stakeholders to ensure accommodation and camp solutions align with workforce demand forecasts.
• Support workforce attraction and retention outcomes through the delivery of sustainable and fit-for-purpose accommodation strategies.
• Provide strategic advice and reporting on accommodation, camp, and housing-related risks that may impact project cost, schedule, or workforce availability.

About you

• Tertiary qualification in a related discipline (desirable).
• Demonstrated experience in mobilisation, accommodation management, camp operations, or large-scale infrastructure, resources, defence, or construction projects.
• Experience developing and implementing workforce accommodation and mobilisation strategies in complex project environments.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement, negotiation, and relationship management skills.
• Strong project coordination and planning capabilities, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and competing deadlines.
• Highly developed written and verbal communication skills, including the preparation of reports, business cases, and strategic recommendations.
• Applicants must be Australian citizens and hold or be able to obtain an Australian Defence Security Clearance to NV1 level.

If you’re ready to do meaningful and career-defining work that leaves a lasting impact on communities for generations, apply today.