Project Manager, Development

G'day Group; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Australian tourism and accommodation company is seeking a Project Manager – Construction to manage development projects across the country. This role involves leading complex construction projects from inception to completion, ensuring timely delivery and budget adherence. Candidates should have over 5 years of experience in project management and hold relevant qualifications in construction. The position offers flexible working arrangements and a variety of employee benefits.

Benefits

Flexible and hybrid working arrangements

Professional development programs

Employee savings through discounted accommodation

Well-being initiatives like yoga and wellness training

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in project or construction management.
• Proven ability to lead the end-to-end delivery of complex construction projects.
• Strong capability in stakeholder engagement (internal and external).
• A solutions-focused mindset and drive for continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of development projects across greenfield and infill categories.
• Drive projects from concept through to completion, including consultant coordination.
• Monitor consultants, contractors, and trades to ensure cost-effective outcomes.
• Manage project budgets, timelines, and risk throughout the lifecycle.

Skills

Cost estimation and budget management

Design and engineering coordination

Project programming and scheduling

Approvals and contract administration

Procurement and site management

Stakeholder engagement

WHS and environmental compliance

Education

Relevant tertiary or trade qualifications in construction

Job description

About Us

The G’day Group comprises three leading Australian tourism brands in Discovery Parks, G’day Parks and loyalty program G’day Rewards. Employing more than 2,500 people Australia-wide, G’day Group has a truly national footprint of over 300 holiday parks, including 90 fully owned and operated parks and Resorts. The largest park network in the country, we’re about authentic Australian holiday experiences and inviting all Aussies to say g’day to more of Australia.

We’re on a journey of growth and evolution to reshape the industry, offering the best customer experience underpinned by the best technology. Each year, we showcase the true Australia to millions of guests and we are the co-custodians of some of the country’s most treasured places; a privilege we don’t take lightly. With eyes on domestic and regional tourism like never before, we are building a passionate, adaptable, high-performance team to create holiday memories that put a smile in every g’day.

About the Role

The G’day Group is in the midst of a bold transformation, investing heavily in the development and evolution of our holiday parks and resorts to deliver market-leading guest experiences across Australia.

We’re on the lookout for a Project Manager – Construction who brings energy, expertise, and a passion for property development. Based within our high-performing Development team, this role offers the opportunity to deliver impactful, business-critical projects in some of Australia’s most iconic regional locations.

Whether you’ve spent your career in construction and are ready for something different—or you’re looking to align your project management skills with the dynamic tourism and accommodation industry—this is a rare opportunity to do meaningful work with tangible outcomes.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Manage a portfolio of development projects across greenfield ($10–$40M) and infill ($1–$5M) categories.
• Drive projects from concept through to completion—including consultant coordination, stakeholder engagement, planning approvals, and site delivery.
• Lead continuous improvement across project systems and guidelines.
• Monitor consultants, contractors, and trades to ensure cost-effective and timely outcomes.
• Manage project budgets, timelines, and risk throughout the lifecycle of each build.
• Partner with operations teams to plan and communicate staging updates.
• Apply customer insights, environmental considerations, and ESG priorities into every project decision.
• Regular travel to project sites (intra and interstate).

What We’re Looking For

• Relevant tertiary or trade qualifications in construction or a related discipline.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in project or construction management.
• Proven ability to lead the end-to-end delivery of complex construction projects.
• Strong capability in:
• Cost estimation and budget management
• Design and engineering coordination
• Project programming and scheduling
• Approvals and contract administration
• Procurement and site management
• Stakeholder engagement (internal and external)
• WHS and environmental compliance
• High levels of personal integrity, initiative, and resilience.
• A solutions-focused mindset and drive for continuous improvement.

Performance Measures

Success in this role will be measured by your ability to:

• Deliver projects on time and within budget.
• Maintain project scope and quality standards.
• Build and maintain strong stakeholder relationships across the business and external suppliers.

Benefits

• Health and Wellbeing – Flexible and hybrid working arrangements / Employee Assistance Program / Discounted private health cover / BeWell Training Program / Weekly yoga and walking group / Free annual flu vaccinations
• Paid Leave Benefits – Parental leave / Volunteer leave / Study leave
• Professional Development – Leadership programs / Support of external training courses / Reimbursement of professional association memberships
• Employee Savings – Discounted accommodation and experience rates / Salary packaging / Discovery partner discounts/ Free G’day Rewards membership / Loyalty recognition benefits

Our ESG statement

The G’day Group acknowledges the increasing global expectation to demonstrate our approach to Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) risk factors and sustainability in our daily operations and ongoing decision making. Our five-year ESG strategy is evolving to ensure we are committed to growing with care through supporting our people, giving back to the communities we operate in, and protecting our environment.

Conditions of Employment

Prior to an offer of employment being made, candidates must provide authority for a Federal Police Clearance to disclose any criminal offences or charges. Drivers License essential.