Project Manager

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Project Manager – Refurbishments

Full-time | Permanent | Based in Leichhardt (Inner West Sydney) | Travel required across NSW & ACT

Applications close: 15 October 2025

At Uniting, we believe everyone deserves dignity, choice,and care as they age. To support this vision, we are seeking an experienced Project Manager – Refurbishments to join our Property & Housing Directorate.

This role is responsible for the planning, delivery, and close-out of refurbishment projects across our Aged Care and Retirement & Independent Living Villages portfolio, as well as select minor capital works projects.

About the Role

Based in Leichhardt, with regular travel across NSW and the ACT, you will:

• Manage the end-to-end delivery of room refurbishments and selected minor capital works (typically up to $1M in value).
• Oversee scoping, tender review, contractor engagement, project delivery, financial close-out and handover.
• Act as the key point of contact for internal stakeholders, contractors and consultants.
• Lead compliance with WHS standards, Uniting's policies and service-level agreements.
• Conduct audits, manage KPIs, and chair quarterly contractor meetings alongside Procurement and Capital Works colleagues.
• Support reporting and governance processes, including programme and budget updates.

This is a people-focused project management role where success is built on collaboration, communication and problem-solving in a live operational environment.

About You

You are a qualified and experienced Project Manager who thrives in complex, multi-stakeholder environments. You're able to balance operational detail with the bigger picture and bring projects to completion on time, within budget and to high quality standards.

Essential:

• Degree in a relevant building discipline (construction, engineering or architecture).
• Project Management qualifications (PMBOK, Prince2 or equivalent).
• Minimum 5 years' experience managing refurbishment and/or capital works projects.
• Demonstrated experience working with contractors, consultants and clients.
• Strong contract administration and project reporting skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Project and related tools.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.

Desirable:

• Experience in aged care, retirement living or similar live environments.
• Experience with Dynamics 365.
• Proven track record delivering roll-out programmes or minor capital works projects.

How to apply: Please send your CV and Cover letter via the job advertisement platform as this ensures accurate tracking of your application.

For more information, Please contact Louise Massie at

What We Offer You

• A rewarding career with a leading human services organisation.
• Up to $18,550 NFP salary packaging available.
• Access to our U rewards program with exclusive discounts.
• Flexible work hours for work-life balance.
• Affordable access to Fitness Passport— discounted gym memberships to support your best life.
• A supportive and inclusive and collaborative work environment.
• Opportunities for professional growth.

Uniting contributes to the work and mission of the Uniting Church in NSW and the ACT through social justice advocacy, community services, and spiritual care.

Our purpose is to inspire people, enliven communities, and confront injustice.

We provide support for people through all ages and stages of life, with a focus on those experiencing disadvantage and vulnerability.

We acknowledge the Sovereignty of First Nations people over the lands of Australia and are committed to meaningful change so that First Nations people are strong, thriving, and self-determining.

Uniting is a Child Safe Organisation, committed to the safety, well-being, and inclusion of children and young people. We are proud of the diversity of our people and always welcome everyone, exactly as they are.

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