Senior Project Manager

Great Ocean Road Coast and Parks Authority; Torquay; Sur place; AUD 140 000 - 180 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

The Great Ocean Road Coast and Parks Authority seeks an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead major capital works in the Great Ocean Road region on a 6-month fixed-term basis. You will plan, procure and deliver projects >$10 million, ensuring safety, on-time delivery and budget adherence.

Key duties include developing scopes, budgets, schedules, risk plans, overseeing consultants and contractors, managing procurement, and reporting to boards and funding bodies.

Qualifications

• Qualifications in Architecture, Civil Engineering, Environmental Management or Project Management.
• Significant experience delivering complex infrastructure projects.
• Strong financial management, planning and risk capabilities.
• Experience coordinating contractors, consultants and stakeholders.

Responsabilités

• Lead end-to-end delivery of major capital works projects.
• Develop scopes, budgets, schedules and risk assessments.
• Oversee consultants, contractors and stakeholders.
• Administer contracts and support procurement.
• Monitor performance, budgets and quality outcomes.
• Prepare reports and updates for governance and funding bodies.
• Coordinate stakeholder engagement across government and community.
• Mentor staff in governance and delivery best practice.
• Ensure compliance with safety and heritage requirements.

Connaissances

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Budget management

Risk management

Leadership

Communication

Contract administration

Construction knowledge

Formation

Architecture

Civil Engineering

Environmental Management

Project Management

Description du poste

About the Role

The Great Ocean Road Coast and Parks Authority (GORCAPA) is seeking an experienced and motivated Senior Project Manager to join our Capital Works Team on a 6-month fixed-term basis.

This role is responsible for leading the planning, procurement and delivery of major capital works projects across one of Australia's most iconic coastal regions. Working across a diverse portfolio of infrastructure projects, you will manage every stage of project delivery, ensuring projects are completed safely, on time, within budget and to the highest standard.

You will play a critical role in delivering community and visitor infrastructure that protects and enhances the unique environmental, cultural and heritage values of the Great Ocean Road region.

What You'll Do

• Manage the end-to-end delivery of major capital works projects, including projects exceeding $10 million.
• Develop project scopes, budgets, schedules, risk assessments and project management plans.
• Oversee consultants, contractors and project stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle.
• Administer construction and consultancy contracts and support procurement activities.
• Monitor project performance, budgets, risks and quality outcomes.
• Prepare high-quality reports, board papers and funding body updates.
• Coordinate stakeholder engagement with government agencies, funding partners, community groups and internal teams.
• Provide specialist project management advice across the organisation.
• Mentor and support team members in project governance, reporting and project delivery best practice.
• Ensure compliance with relevant legislative, cultural heritage, environmental and occupational health and safety requirements.

What We're Looking For

You are an experienced project management professional with a strong track record delivering complex capital works projects from concept through to completion.

To be successful in this role, you will bring:

• Qualifications in Architecture, Civil Engineering, Environmental Management, Project Management or a related discipline.
• Significant experience managing complex infrastructure, building or civil works projects.
• Strong financial management, project planning and risk management capabilities.
• Experience coordinating contractors, consultants and multiple stakeholder groups.
• Excellent communication, consultation and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities and deliver outcomes within tight timeframes.
• Strong knowledge of construction management, project governance and contract administration.
• A collaborative leadership style with the ability to mentor and support others.
• White Card (Construction Induction Training).
• Experience in coastal infrastructure, coastal engineering or resilience planning will be highly regarded.

Why Join Us

At GORCAPA, you'll have the opportunity to contribute to projects that make a lasting impact on communities, visitors and the environment.

We offer:

• The opportunity to work on high-profile and meaningful projects across the Great Ocean Road region.
• A collaborative and values-driven workplace culture.
• The chance to help shape and protect one of Australia's most significant natural and cultural landscapes.
• Diverse and rewarding project work across coastal, environmental and community infrastructure.
• Flexible and supportive working arrangements.