Project Manager, Capital Works and Infrastructure

Austin Health; City of Banyule; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous salary packaging

Discounted fitness memberships

Onsite childcare

Mentoring and career development opportunities

Job summary

Austin Health seeks a Project Manager for Capital Works and Infrastructure responsible for managing refurbishment and new build projects across its facilities. Successful candidates will possess a strong background in construction management and excellent communication skills, ensuring effective stakeholder engagement and project delivery.

Benefits include generous salary packaging, wellness initiatives, and career development opportunities. The position is committed to cultural safety and inclusivity, welcoming applications from diverse backgrounds.

Applications close on June 10, 2026. For inquiries, contact Sue Barclay at [e-mail].

Qualifications

• Experience managing construction activities in a tertiary hospital environment.
• Strong commitment to excellence in project delivery outcomes.
• Interest in developing skillset.

Responsibilities

• Manage the delivery of refurbishment, new build and infrastructure replacement projects.
• Engage with stakeholders and manage project consultants.
• Undertake financial and programme control activities.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Experience in managing construction activities

Ability to prioritize multiple critical health projects

Education

Construction, project management or engineering qualification

Trade qualifications

Job description

Austin Health is the major provider of tertiary health services, health professional education and research across three campuses in the north-east of Melbourne and statewide. We have a highly engaged, diverse and collaborative workforce that is unified by our goal to help people live healthy and fulfilled lives.

About Capital Works and Infrastructure

Capital Works and Infrastructure are responsible for capital projects throughout the Austin Hospital (AH), Royal Talbot Rehabilitation Centre (RTRC) and the Heidelberg Repatriation Hospital (HRH) and outlying services. Capital developments and regenerations provide an appropriate environment for the patients, staff and visitors which enable Austin Health to deliver the health care and strategic objectives of the organisation.

About the role

As the Project Manager - Capital Works and Infrastructure, you will manage the delivery of refurbishment, new build and infrastructure replacement projects for Austin Health.

A regular day will see you:

• Engaging with stakeholders
• Managing project consultants and contractors
• Undertaking financial and programme control activities

About you

As the Capital Works and Infrastructure Project Manager, you will be someone who has excellent communication skills, with a strong commitment to excellence in project delivery outcomes. You’ll bring energy and drive to your work, and have a keen interest in developing your skillset.

To be successful in this role you’ll bring with you:

• Experience in the management of construction activities in a tertiary hospital environment.
• A construction, project management or engineering (electrical, hydraulic, fire or mechanical) qualification. Trade qualifications will be considered.
• Ability to deal with multiple critical health projects consecutively, and the ability to prioritise to maximise project output and value.

Benefits

Working at Austin Health means enjoying a strong sense of purpose, engaging in meaningful work every day. Our people also receive a variety of rewarding benefits, including:

• Greater take-home pay through generous salary packaging, for living expenses, meals, and holiday accommodation.
• A suite of wellness initiatives designed to support you, including discounted fitness memberships and special offers on health insurance, and a comprehensive wellbeing program.
• Onsite childcare at Austin Hospital, easy access via public transport and car parking options.
• Mentoring and career development opportunities.

Work with us!

We are committed to cultural safety and health equity for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander People. We celebrate, value, and include people of all backgrounds, genders, identities, cultures, bodies, and abilities. We welcome and support applications from talented people identifying as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, people with disability, neurodiverse people, LGBTQIA+ and people of all ages and cultures.

If you feel this role is right for you, we encourage your early application. Even if you don’t meet every single requirement, we encourage you to apply. Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and interviews may take place prior to the closing date. This means we reserve the right to close a job ad prior to the advertised closing date.

All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory National Police Check and if required, a Working With Children Check. Austin Health is a child safe organisation, committed to upholding the rights, safety, and wellbeing of children and young people in line with Child Safe Standards. If you require any reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process, you are welcome to reach out to the hiring manager: Sue Barclay, Director Capital Works and Infrastructure, at [e-mail].

Interested in finding out more about this opportunity? Read the position description for further details.

Application closing date: Wednesday 10 June 2026