Senior Project Manager

Ventia; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fitness Passport

Discounted health insurance

Employee Assistance Program

VenPerks

Job summary

Ventia is seeking a Senior Project Manager in Adelaide to lead a team of Project Managers across a varied portfolio, delivering projects from minor works to large complex initiatives for the Across Government Facilities Management Arrangement.

You will strengthen client relationships, oversee planning, scheduling, financial governance and ensure safety, on-time delivery and quality across sites in South Australia.

Qualifications

• This role requires a tertiary qualification in project management or a related discipline.
• Proven senior level project management experience with leadership of teams.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
• Experience in facilities management or infrastructure environments is highly regarded.
• Knowledge of project management systems and reporting tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor and develop a team of Project Managers across a varied project portfolio.
• Deliver projects safely, on time, within budget and to required quality standards.
• Maintain strong client relationships and manage escalations effectively.
• Collaborate with Project and Asset teams to monitor technical performance and productivity.
• Oversee planning, scope control, scheduling, assurance processes and financial governance.

Skills

Senior PM

People leadership

Stakeholder engagement

PM tools

Complex programs

Education

Tertiary qualification in project management / engineering

Tools

PM reporting tools

Job description

About The Opportunity

As Ventia continues to build capability across the Across Government Facilities Management Arrangement (AGFMA), we are expanding our project delivery leadership team and seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to support the continued growth and success of the contract. Ventia proudly delivers AGFMA for the Government of South Australia, managing a diverse portfolio of projects across critical community and government assets. In this role, you will lead a team of Project Managers and oversee multiple projects ranging from minor works through to large, complex initiatives across a wide variety of sites. This opportunity will suit a Senior Project Manager who enjoys not only delivering high quality outcomes but also contributing to the ongoing development and maturity of a long-term government contract. You will play a key role in strengthening client relationships, leading a team of Project Management professionals, shaping high quality project delivery standards, and supporting sustainable portfolio growth. This is a permanent, full-time position based in Adelaide, offering exposure to meaningful projects that deliver essential services and infrastructure upgrades across South Australia.

Benefits

• Salary: $150k - $160k TFR (inclusive of 12% super).
• Work with an ASX200 listed company recognised as an industry leader.
• Wellbeing initiatives including Fitness Passport, discounted health insurance and access to a confidential Employee Assistance Program.
• VenPerks: exclusive discounts at over 450 retailers across Australia, spanning everyday essentials, travel, and lifestyle.

What You Will Be Doing

• Lead, mentor and develop a team of Project Managers across a varied project portfolio.
• Ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget and to required quality standards.
• Maintain strong client relationships and manage escalations effectively.
• Collaborate with Project and Asset teams to monitor technical performance and productivity.
• Oversee project planning, scope control, scheduling, assurance processes and financial governance.

Skills And Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in project management, construction, engineering, quantity surveying or a related discipline preferred, with relevant trade experience also considered.
• Demonstrated senior level project management experience, including people leadership (highly regarded).
• Strong working knowledge of project management systems and reporting tools.
• Proven ability to manage complex programs and multiple concurrent projects.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
• Experience in facilities management or infrastructure environments (highly regarded).

About Ventia

As a leading services provider, we maintain, operate, and manage the essential infrastructure that makes modern life possible across Australia and New Zealand. With more than 35,000 employees and subcontractors across 400 sites, joining Ventia means becoming part of a team that values its people, supports career growth, and helps everyone go further towards their full potential. Our commitment to Fairness, Inclusion and Respect shapes how we lead, collaborate, hire and support one another. We welcome applications from people of all ages, abilities and backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people of all genders, identities, sexual orientations, beliefs and caring responsibilities. We are dedicated to providing an accessible recruitment process and encourage you to request adjustments at any stage.

Position Reference Number: 168245