Senior Asset & Project Manager - School Infrastructure

NSW Department of Education; Newcastle-Maitland; On-site; AUD 117,000 - 129,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

35 hour working week

Competitive superannuation and annual/

Flex Leave entitlements

Mobility across the Department

Access to fleet vehicles

Job summary

NSW Department of Education is seeking a Senior Asset Services Officer (Client-Side Project Manager) to lead end-to-end minor capital and maintenance works across live school environments. You will coordinate stakeholders, prepare briefs and cost estimates, and manage procurement and contractor performance to deliver quality education facilities.

The role requires strong coordination and reporting skills, a focus on value for money and outcomes across the assets lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Experience in construction project/contract/site management.
• Ability to work in a team and independently.
• Commitment to value for money and lifecycle outcomes.
• Knowledge of Aboriginal Education Policy and Partnerships with NSW AECG.

Responsibilities

• Managing and coordinating stakeholders, including facilitating project and stakeholder meetings, preparing agendas, recording actions, and providing clear and accurate project reporting.
• Developing project briefs, scopes of work, cost estimates and design documentation that align with stakeholder expectations, operational requirements and approved budget parameters.
• Assessing and determining statutory planning and approval pathways, including coordinating input from internal subject matter experts and external consultants.
• Management of procurement activities and development of contract documentation
• Managing contracts and contractor performance throughout construction and post completion periods.
• Maintaining accurate project records, capturing relevant data and reporting on project activities, progress, risks and outcomes.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Project coordination

Teamwork

Independent working

Job description

NSW Department of Education is seeking a Senior Asset Services Officer (Client-Side Project Manager) to lead end-to-end minor capital and maintenance works across live school environments. You will coordinate stakeholders, prepare briefs and cost estimates, and manage procurement and contractor performance to deliver quality education facilities.

The role requires strong coordination and reporting skills, a focus on value for money and outcomes across the assets lifecycle.