Program Manager

**Rewarding opportunity for someone with extensive knowledge in successfully running Capital Works/Construction projects**:

- **Provide strategic program management and oversight**:

- **2 year contract, full time role**:

- **Competitive salary up to $230,000 TRP**:

- **Take advantage of our excellent salary sacrifice options**:

- **Discounted fitness passport options**:

- **Hybrid role, located at our National Head Office, Chatswood, NSW**

**A different brilliant®** - understanding, engaging and celebrating the strengths, aspirations and interests of people on the autism spectrum.

**Vision**: The best opportunities for people on the autism spectrum.

**Mission**: We work with people of all ages on the autism spectrum, delivering evidence-informed solutions that are person-centred, family-focussed, and customer-driven.

**Values**: We are passionate about people, about being positive, and about what’s possible.

**Who we are**:
Autism Spectrum Australia (Aspect) has grown to become Australia's largest national educational program for children on the autism spectrum, with 9 independent schools operating from 67 locations in NSW and South Australia catering to approximately 1,200 students, so there are plenty of opportunities to choose from. At Aspect we foster a culture of belonging and investment in both staff and students. We would help you to build your career with us and see you reach your potential. Click here to find out more about our schools.

**_ We're passionate about people, about being positive and about what’s possible_**

**What you will do**:

- Manage the planning and delivery of construction projects
- Develop and implement project management plans to ensure the success of projects
- Manage the scope and design phase including the management of the design team
- Ensure projects adhere to the autism friendly design guidelines
- Regularly communicate with key stakeholders to ensure project outcomes are met
- Define project scope, milestones and deliverables in collaboration with senior management and stakeholders
- Monitor progress of the projects including risks, issues and dependencies
- Establish and maintain project governance, including leading Project Control Groups
- Provide timely and accurate financial and performance reporting including progress claims, payments, variations and project updates as required

View the position profile here**.**

**What we are looking for**:

- Relevant tertiary qualifications in project management, business or other relevant areas
- At least eight years’ experience in project management across multiple projects
- Strong understanding of all technical, financial, planning and legal components associated with project management
- Strong track record in delivering projects, from inception to completion
- Knowledge of WHS legislation, regulations and codes
- Demonstrated effective leadership and project management skills
- High-level knowledge of Excel, Microsoft Project and Word
- Strong interpersonal, communication, negotiation, and influencing skills
- Willingness to travel to regional and interstate sites from time to time
- Completion of NDIS Worker Orientation Module
- Working with Children Check clearance (NSW) and National Police Clearance

**What we offer**:

- Ongoing learning opportunities for advancement
- Excellent salary packaging options to increase your take home pay
- Employee referral incentives
- EAP services
- Discounted Fitness Passport membership options

Click here for a summary of some of the benefits you can access when working at Aspect.

**Enquiries should be directed to**:Helen Judge, Recruitment Manager, 0477 053 596.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are encouraged to apply.

COVID-19 Vaccination is a condition of employment for all staff in Autism Spectrum Australia (Aspect) and staff are required to have had two doses of the COVID-19 vaccination. As part of the recruitment/interview process Aspect will collect information related to your vaccination status to ensure you meet this condition of employment.

**_Aspect is committed to providing an autism friendly workplace and supporting an inclusive and diverse workforce. It is through this commitment that we encourage and welcome applicants from all backgrounds to apply._