Project Manager

This is a full-time 2-year contract with a base annual salary is $130,000 + 11.5% Superannuation, based on a 38-hour working week.

Please include the following in your application a brief cover letter that demonstrates your understanding of and capacity to undertake the role, including your ability to meet the selection criteria.

Closing date: 5:00pm, Tuesday 20th May 2025. Only applicants who are shortlisted for interview will be contacted.

Considerations:

- You are required to have the right to live and work in Australia to apply for this role. This role is not suited to a working holiday visa holder.
- A valid Working with Children Check for NSW is essential. Having one or being willing to get one and to support and implement NIDA's Child Safe Strategies is necessary to undertake this role.

Further Information

For further information about this role, please contact ben.mcpharlin@nida.edu.au

As part of NIDA's commitment to equity and inclusion, we strongly encourage applications from people who identify with historically excluded communities such as First Nations, culturally and linguistically diverse, LGBTQI+ and people with disability. All applications will be considered without regard to race, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, marital or disability status.

Join the team behind one of Australia's leading performing arts institutions As a Project Manager within Operations at NIDA, you'll play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our facilities—driving building upgrades, capital works, and strategic projects that support world-class education, training, and commercial performances under the NIDA Theatres banner. Reporting to the Head of Operations, you'll oversee project delivery from planning through execution, managing budgets, timelines, and stakeholders. You'll also contribute to space planning, procurement, and the smart use of our iconic campus as we implement our long-term Strategic Asset Management Plan.

About Us

The National Institute of Dramatic Art (NIDA) is Australia's premier training ground for future leaders and practitioners in the dramatic arts. Located at Kensington in Sydney, it is a Centre of excellence in education and training. NIDA is unique in the world for its practice-based and industry-relevant training in the range that it offers which includes Acting, Design, Costume, Properties and Objects, Technical Theatre and Stage Management, Scenic Construction, Writing for Performance, Directing and Cultural Leadership.

About the Role

As Project Manager at NIDA, you will be responsible for leading capital expenditure projects and building upgrades from concept to completion, ensuring they are delivered on time, within budget, and in alignment with strategic goals. You will oversee space planning initiatives to optimise the use of NIDA's facilities and manage room booking systems to enhance efficiency and accessibility. The role includes tracking project budgets, implementing cost-saving strategies, and ensuring compliance with relevant policies and regulations. You will coordinate closely with internal stakeholders, contractors, and consultants, proactively identifying and mitigating project risks. Additionally, you'll support long-term planning through the development of procurement, maintenance, and sustainability strategies, conduct site inspections, and deliver regular updates to senior management. A key focus will be driving continuous improvement in project management, resource utilisation, and facility planning processes.

About You

You are a proactive and solutions-driven professional with a strong understanding of capital project planning, contract management, and construction processes. You bring experience in managing budgets, procurement, and contractor negotiations, and are confident navigating local building codes, regulations, and sustainability practices. Proficient in project management tools and reporting systems, you combine technical knowledge with excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills. You thrive in collaborative, diverse environments and are committed to delivering high-quality, efficient, and inclusive outcomes. Detail-oriented and organised, you balance big-picture thinking with practical execution. You are either an Australian resident or hold a current, appropriate working visa.

At NIDA, we value diverse perspectives and experiences—so even if you don't meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply. Please download the full position description here for more information about this role.

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