Strategic Capital Works Program Manager

CSIRO; Hobart; On-site; AUD 135,000 - 158,000; Full time

Job summary

CSIRO is seeking an experienced Manager – Capital Works to lead planning, development and delivery of complex capital works projects across CSIRO’s national property portfolio. You will lead a team of project professionals and oversee projects from early planning through procurement and delivery, ensuring defined scope, budget, time and quality.

Located across multiple sites including Melbourne, Canberra, Brisbane, Adelaide, Darwin, Perth, Hobart or Sydney, the role offers a competitive salary

Qualifications

• Relevant qualifications in project or program management, construction management, architecture, engineering, planning, property management or a related discipline, or significant equivalent experience.
• Demonstrated experience delivering capital works projects and programs involving laboratories and biocontainment facilities in an operational environment.
• Extensive experience leading teams of project management and support professionals, with demonstrated capability in coaching, resource allocation and team development.
• Strong financial and commercial acumen to drive value for money, successful contractual delivery outcomes, well-developed understanding of project management methodologies, contract management, health and safety legislation and Commonwealth procurement requirements as they relate to the successful delivery of capital works programs.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills and proven strong interpersonal abilities to successfully liaise with and influence a diverse range of stakeholders.
• A history of professional and respectful behaviours and attitudes in a collaborative environment, building teams who collaborate, deliver and engage with stakeholders.
• Capable of thinking laterally and strategically, anticipating and managing problems, and applying sound judgement to resolve complex issues with practical and positive solutions
• Desirable: Experience in leading cultural transformation in teams with a focus on capability uplift.

Responsibilities

• Lead a portfolio of concurrent capital works projects, ensuring delivery to agreed scope, time, budget, quality and operational requirements.
• Lead capital works planning and pipeline development, including project prioritisation, sequencing, scoping, options analysis, business cases and delivery readiness.
• Provide leadership and direction to a team of project professionals, building capability, accountability and a high-performance delivery culture.
• Oversee project governance, assurance, risk and performance, identifying emerging issues and taking timely action to support successful outcomes.
• Lead stakeholder engagement across complex projects, balancing operational, technical and organisational requirements.
• Provide commercial and contract leadership across procurement strategies, contractor performance, variations, claims and negotiations.
• Manage program financial performance, including budgets, forecasting, cash flow, contingencies and variances, while driving continuous improvement across capital works delivery.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Financial acumen

Strategic thinking

Job description

CSIRO is seeking an experienced Manager – Capital Works to lead planning, development and delivery of complex capital works projects across CSIRO’s national property portfolio. You will lead a team of project professionals and oversee projects from early planning through procurement and delivery, ensuring defined scope, budget, time and quality.

Located across multiple sites including Melbourne, Canberra, Brisbane, Adelaide, Darwin, Perth, Hobart or Sydney, the role offers a competitive salary