Senior Engineering Projects Leader – Flexible Work

Flinders University; City of Marion; On-site; AUD 116,000 - 129,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

17% Superannuation

Salary packaging

Flexible working

Professional development

Diversity & inclusion

Job summary

Flinders University seeks an experienced Advanced Projects Manager (Engineering) to lead planning, development and delivery of complex engineering, manufacturing and technical projects across research, industry engagement, defence-related activities and specialist capabilities.

You will manage budgets, procurement, risk, resources and commissioning, leading a multidisciplinary team of engineers, technicians and project staff to deliver safe, innovative and high‑quality outcomes.

Qualifications

• Proven experience delivering complex engineering projects.
• Strong project management across budgets, procurement, risk, resources and commissioning.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary technical teams.
• Experience working with specialised equipment, facilities, laboratories, workshops or manufacturing environments.
• Strong communication, problem-solving and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex engineering, manufacturing and technical projects from concept to delivery.
• Manage budgets, procurement, risk, resources, commissioning and operational readiness.
• Lead and develop a multidisciplinary team of engineers, technicians and project staff.
• Oversee specialised facilities and equipment, ensuring safety, compliance, reliability and continuous improvement.

Skills

Project leadership

Budget management

Procurement

Risk management

Team leadership

Facilities management

Stakeholder management

Communication

Job description

Flinders University seeks an experienced Advanced Projects Manager (Engineering) to lead planning, development and delivery of complex engineering, manufacturing and technical projects across research, industry engagement, defence-related activities and specialist capabilities.

You will manage budgets, procurement, risk, resources and commissioning, leading a multidisciplinary team of engineers, technicians and project staff to deliver safe, innovative and high‑quality outcomes.