Project manager - Client Side

Rashi Joshi; Adelaide; Hybrid; AUD 96,000 - 138,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Immediate start opportunity

Initial 3-month temporary contract

Meaningful social impact

Collaborative and supportive team

Competitive hourly rate

Job summary

Hays is partnering with a respected South Australian government organisation to appoint a Client-Side Project Manager for a significant housing program aimed at increasing affordable home ownership opportunities. The role leads planning, feasibility, stakeholder engagement and project development to shape outcomes and provide strategic recommendations.

Based in Adelaide, you will work within a high-performing property and development team, liaising with government agencies, consultants and

Qualifications

• Significant experience delivering complex client-side development, infrastructure, property or capital projects.
• Strong project management, feasibility and business case development skills.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and relationship management capabilities.
• Experience working across government, property, housing, urban development or related sectors.
• Exceptional communication, reporting and presentation skills.
• The ability to manage multiple priorities and influence outcomes across diverse stakeholder groups.

Responsibilities

• Leading the design and development of a housing-focused program and associated project plans.
• Conducting research, feasibility assessments and business case development.
• Preparing reports, briefings and recommendations for senior stakeholders.
• Managing project risks, issues, budgets and delivery milestones.
• Coordinating internal and external stakeholders, including government agencies, consultants and industry partners.
• Supporting procurement activities, consultant engagement and contract administration.
• Driving project outcomes through effective planning, governance and stakeholder management.

Job description

Project manager position available to work across a significant Government program. Hays is proud to be partnering with a respected South Australian government organisation seeking an experienced Client Side Project Manager to support the design and development of an innovative housing program aimed at increasing affordable home ownership opportunities. This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated project professional to lead the planning, feasibility, stakeholder engagement and project development activities associated with a significant housing initiative. Working within a high-performing property and development team, you will play a key role in shaping program outcomes and delivering strategic recommendations to support future implementation.

Responsibilities

• Leading the design and development of a housing-focused program and associated project plans.
• Conducting research, feasibility assessments and business case development.
• Preparing reports, briefings and recommendations for senior stakeholders.
• Managing project risks, issues, budgets and delivery milestones.
• Coordinating internal and external stakeholders, including government agencies, consultants and industry partners.
• Supporting procurement activities, consultant engagement and contract administration.
• Driving project outcomes through effective planning, governance and stakeholder management.

Requirements

• Significant experience delivering complex client-side development, infrastructure, property or capital projects.
• Strong project management, feasibility and business case development skills.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and relationship management capabilities.
• Experience working across government, property, housing, urban development or related sectors.
• Exceptional communication, reporting and presentation skills.
• The ability to manage multiple priorities and influence outcomes across diverse stakeholder groups.

Benefits

• Immediate start opportunity.
• Initial 3-month temporary contract with potential for extension.
• Opportunity to contribute to a high-profile housing initiative with meaningful social impact.
• Collaborative and supportive team environment.
• Competitive hourly rate.