Senior Project Manager

Mater Group; Rockhampton Regional; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging options

Professional development through Mater

Employee assistance program

Private health insurance discounts

Gym discounts

On-site parking

Campus dining discounts

Not-for-profit salary packaging

Job summary

Mater Private Hospital Rockhampton is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead capital works across Queensland’s Central and North region. Based in Rockhampton on a 2‑year contract, you’ll drive scope, budget and schedule while mentoring the project team in a live health environment.

You’ll require a tertiary qualification in construction management, engineering or project management and at least 7 years of capital works experience, especially in healthcare.

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level qualification in construction management, engineering or project management.
• Minimum 7 years’ experience managing a portfolio of capital works projects.
• Experience delivering multiple healthcare projects and managing stakeholder relationships.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning and delivery of major capital works projects in the health sector.
• Mentor and manage the project team within the Capital Works Department.
• Ensure projects align with budget, time, quality, risk and scope parameters.
• Manage progress claims, variations and liaise with design consultants.

Skills

Portfolio management

Healthcare projects

Stakeholder leadership

Mentoring team

Report writing

MS Office & Aconex

Construction knowledge

Operational commissioning

Education

Bachelors in construction management/engineering/PM

Tools

Aconex

Microsoft Office

Job description

Mater Private Hospital Rockhampton has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Project Manager to join the Central and North Queensland Capital Works Team. This full-time position is based in Rockhampton, on a 2-year contract.

Reporting to the Central and North Queensland Projects Director, you’ll have the unique opportunity to gain valuable insight and experience in the healthcare sector. Possessing healthcare experience is highly regarded within the industry. If you thrive on challenges, this role is for you, as it will put your skills to the test with the complexity of health projects in a live 24/7 environment.

As the Senior Project Manager, you will be responsible for managing and coordinating capital works projects at Mater Group. Leading, developing, and mentoring a team within the Capital Works Department, your role will ensure that projects align with Mater's strategy and adhere to project principles of time, cost, quality, risk, form, and function.

Salary: Commensurate with experience plus superannuation and access to not-for-profit salary packaging up to $15,900+access to many staff benefits!

What you’ll be doing

Capital Works oversees a range of health asset and infrastructure projects across multiple Queensland Hospital campuses, including Townsville, Mackay, Rockhampton, and Bundaberg. Within this role your key accountabilities will include:

• Take charge of planning and delivering major projects
• Responsible for the effective delivery of management services to achieve the completion of projects within quality, time and budget parameters
• Act as the Mater representative throughout each phase of the project
• Provide leadership, management and mentoring to the project team
• Efficiently process the progress claims and variations in collaboration with the Project Director to meet contractual and statutory obligations
• Liaise with and monitor the work of design consultants to ensure compliance with Mater Design Guidelines and procedures
• Offer constructive and informative technical advice to clients, consultants and contractors
• Maintain a clear and constructive dialogue with clients/users, keeping them fully informed about the project scope, program and budget
• Plan, develop and execute the complete project plan, covering project integration, human resources, scope, communication, time, risk, cost management, procurement and quality
• Implement and conduct post-project and post-occupancy reviews

About you

The successful application will have a tertiary qualification in construction management, engineering or project management along with the following:

• Minimum 7 years’ experience in managing a portfolio of capital works projects
• Experience managing multiple healthcare projects in tandem
• Demonstrated experience in effectively managing relationships with stakeholders, both internal and external
• Demonstrated experience leading multi-disciplinary teams and stakeholder groups
• Proven ability to work independently and as part of a larger team
• Demonstrated experience in working as a key member of a multi-disciplinary project
• Advanced report and brief writing skills
• Demonstrated advanced capability of utilising all project related software and systems including but not limited to Microsoft Suite of programs and Aconex
• Previous experience with building construction projects (Desirable)
• Previous experience with operational commissioning (Desirable)

Mater is Queensland’s largest not-for-profit healthcare provider, delivering exceptional care to nearly 700,000 patients each year across 11 (soon to be 12) hospitals. We’re leaders in healthcare, education, fundraising & philanthropy and research — and it’s our people who make the difference.

We’re looking for passionate individuals to join our team and help shape the future of care. At Mater, you’ll be part of a purpose-driven organisation that values innovation, compassion, and excellence.

• Increase your take-home pay with generous salary packaging options, including meal and entertainment benefits
• Grow your career with access to industry-leading training and professional development through Mater Education
• Wellbeing support through our Employee Assistance Program and on-site pastoral care teams
• Access a range of health and wellbeing services with a corporate discount on private health insurance
• Exclusive discounts across dining, retail, travel, accommodation (just to name a few!)
• Stay active with unlimited access to discounted gyms via the Fitness Passport program
• Convenient, discounted on-site parking
• Enjoy great food with reduced prices at our campus cafés and coffee spots
• Join Queensland’s Largest and Most Innovative Not-for-Profit Healthcare Team.

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Applications close on Thursday the 22nd of October 2026.

Please note, we may contact applicants prior to the closing date.

Candidates may be required to complete criminal history, working rights, medical and working with children checks as part of employment with Mater.

Mater is committed to the wellbeing of their staff, and it is underpinned by our flexible and remote working policies.

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