Senior Project Delivery Manager

University of Western Australia; Crawley; On-site; AUD 129,000 - 138,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Western Australia is seeking a Senior Project Delivery Manager to oversee high-impact capital projects within a complex university environment. This full-time role requires strong leadership skills, strategic stakeholder engagement, and extensive project management experience. The position offers a competitive salary, flexible working hours, and various employee benefits including generous leave entitlements.

Benefits

26 weeks paid parental leave after one year

4 weeks annual leave with the option to purchase more

17% superannuation options

25% off UWA full fee courses

Discounted health insurance

Convenient on-campus childcare options

Qualifications

• Degree-qualified in construction, architecture, project management, or related field.
• Extensive experience in full lifecycle delivery of complex capital works projects.
• Proven ability to manage competing priorities and strong communication.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-impact capital projects across a dynamic university environment.
• Lead full project lifecycle delivery with strategic stakeholder engagement.
• Directly manage projects balancing scope, budget, risk, and timelines.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Risk management

Leadership

Communication

Education

Degree in construction, architecture, project management or related field

Job description

• 26 weeks paid parental leave after one year and 36 weeks after five years continuous service, regardless of gender.
• 4 weeks annual leave with the option to purchase more.
• 13 weeks long service leave after seven/ten years.
• Salary packaging options.
• 17% superannuation, with the option to reduce to the minimum super guarantee.
• 25% off UWA full fee courses, discounted health insurance, and convenient on-campus childcare options.
• Incremental progression based on 12 months continuous service.

Senior Project Delivery Manager

Job no: 520328
Work type: Full Time
Location: Crawley
Categories: Campus / facilities management

• Deliver high-impact capital projects across a dynamic and complex university environment.
• Lead full project lifecycle delivery with strategic stakeholder engagement and operational influence.
• Full-time appointment on a 2-year, fixed-term basis.
• Base salary range: $129,497 – $137,029 p.a. plus 17% superannuation.

About the area
Campus Management is responsible for planning, designing, and developing UWA’s campus and property portfolio. The Capital Projects team delivers key infrastructure aligned with the University’s teaching, research, and campus life priorities. Projects range in complexity and scale, requiring a flexible, solutions-focused approach, strong governance, and expert coordination across all phases—from concept through to completion.

About the opportunity

• Lead the delivery of high-value, multi-stakeholder capital projects across multiple sites, from planning and procurement to construction and close-out.
• Directly manage projects or oversee external consultants, balancing scope, budget, risk, and timelines in complex operational environments.
• Collaborate with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders to ensure project alignment with user needs, safety requirements, and strategic outcomes.

About you

• Degree-qualified in construction, architecture, project management, or a related field.
• Extensive experience in full lifecycle delivery of complex capital works projects, ideally within regulated environments.
• Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities, stakeholders, and risks while maintaining strong communication.
• Skilled in leading cross-functional teams and interpreting architectural and construction documentation.
• Proven ability to deliver strategic and operational advice, progress reporting, and contract oversight.

To learn more about this opportunity, please contact Daron Naidoo, Associate Director Capital Projects, at [e-mail] .

How to apply
Please apply online via the Apply Now button. The content of your Resume and Cover Letter should demonstrate how you meet the selection criteria.

Closing date: 11:55 PM AWST on Sunday, 8 June 2025

This position is only open to applicants with relevant rights to work in Australia.

About the University
The University of Western Australia (UWA) is ranked among the top 100 universities in the world and a member of the prestigious Australian Group of Eight research intensive universities. With a strong research track record, vibrant campus and working environments, there is no better time to join Western Australia’s top university.

Our commitment to inclusion and diversity
UWA is committed to a diverse workforce and an equitable and inclusive workplace. We are committed to fostering a safe environment for all, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, the LGBTIQA+ community, and people living with disability.

If you require any reasonable adjustments, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application. Alternatively, you can contact us for assistance during the recruitment process.

If you have queries relating to your application, please contact the individual named in the advertisement. Alternatively, please contact the Talent team at [e-mail] with details of your query. To enable a quick response, please include the 6-digit job reference number.

Advertised: 26 May 2025 W. Australia Standard Time
Applications close: 08 Jun 2025 W. Australia Standard Time

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Deliver high-impact capital projects across a dynamic and complex university environment.

Deliver high-impact capital projects across a dynamic and complex university environment.