Project Lead

Join a multidisciplinary team delivering a security construction project in Sydney.- Hybrid work environment- Max term contract until December 2026- Play an important part shaping the future of our iconic Australian institution

As a Project Lead, you will support the Bank’s Project Manager working alongside the current Project Lead to plan, coordinate, and deliver the design, construction tender, and build activities with a team of external architects, services engineers, and other building consultants.

About you- A proactive team member who can work autonomously and thrives on variety.- Comfortable working across teams and contributing to the success of complex and sensitive projects.- Able to present ideas in multiple ways to enhance understanding.- Skilled at navigating changing priorities, ambiguity, and uncertainty, and capable of translating abstract ideas into actionable plans.

About the role- Create RBA values aligned culture, enabling an environment for high levels of employee engagement and achievement.- Contribute to the broader strategic direction and leadership of the area, sharing accountability with other leaders for overall performance of deliverables and outcomes to meet the current and future needs of the Bank.

Key Objectives- Support the delivery of project outcomes by assisting with planning, scheduling, coordination, and reporting.-
- Maintain and update key project documentation including work plans, schedules, and resource trackers.- Assist in identifying and managing risks and issues, including logging, tracking, and supporting the implementation of mitigation actions.- Support change control processes and help track progress against key milestones and deliverables.- Help coordinate and follow up on project team actions, meetings, and communications.- Maintain and update a project risk register.- Support contract administration tasks, including document handling, monitoring of deliverables, managing variations, and maintaining confidentiality protocols for consultants, early construction procurements, and the head building contractor.- Planning, preparing and organising workshops with stakeholders and external parties.- Assist with stakeholder communications and engagement activities as directed.- Provide coverage and backfill support for the existing Project Lead or Project Manager during periods of leave, under guidance and with appropriate supervision.

Technical Capabilities- Experience in working as a project administrator on construction projects.- Experience in contract administration tasks for consultants and head building contractors on construction projects.- Experience in design documentation reviews, responding to requests for information and facilitating variation reviews and approvals.- Knowledge of procurement processes and experience supporting contract or vendor administration.- Ability to follow structured procedures and adapt templates based on lessons learned.- Experience preparing or supporting development of funding documentation, reports, or project updates.- Strong attention to detail and a sense of ownership over assigned tasks.- Some exposure to or understanding of change management principles and how changes may impact teams and operations.- Ability to gather cost or schedule information and flag potential issues for escalation.- Excellent stakeholder communication and the ability to follow up proactively.- Strong skills in logging, updating, and tracking project information using tools such as Excel, SharePoint, or project management systems.- Strong problem-solving and organisational skills with the ability to prioritise and deliver on multiple tasks.

Qualifications and Experience- Tertiary qualifications in a relevant field or equivalent work experience.- PRINCE2 Foundation or similar project coordination certification desirable.- Prior experience working in a project or administrative support role on construction projects within government or infrastructure environments is an advantage.

Be More

Working for an organisation that truly makes a difference to the people of Australia, we can offer development and career opportunities in a collaborative environment that supports your growth, wellbeing and promotes flexibility. Your individual growth and success drives the RBA forward as an organisation. Be more means you can do more, for yourself and for Australia.

Why RBA?

The RBA makes an important contribution to the Australian economy through the pursuit of national economic policy objectives and associated activities in financial markets and banking. We also issue Australia's banknotes and operate infrastructure critical to the payments system, all of which contribute to the welfare of the Australian people. Made up of specialists across a wide range of fields, our people, values, and culture play a critical role in achieving our objectives. Striving to be Open & Dynamic, we consider and incorporate different perspectives, work across teams and a