Senior Project Manager

6 days ago

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia Kingston Human Capital Full time $11,500 - $130,878 per year

The Department of Education oversees and implements the infrastructure pipeline for all new public schools established within Queensland.

We are seeking a Senior Project Manager to join the Service Planning team to lead and oversee the planning phase of new schools' projects, with three (3) core deliverables, including:

  • Preparing a preliminary evaluation and/or a detailed business case for new schools
  • Obtain all relevant planning approvals for the new schools, including Ministerial Infrastructure Designations, development applications, or any other approval process required
  • Preparing budget submissions for funding the new schools.

Reporting to the Program Director, you will lead new schools' projects within the planning phase of the project life cycle.

Additional responsibilities include:

  • Coordinate teams of external consultants for efficient development of the work
  • Manage the external consultants' contracts and ensure that the development of the deliverables is in line with the scope of services and other procurement documents
  • Assist with procurement activities for the engagement of external consultants
  • Liaise as necessary with internal and external stakeholder groups and agencies
  • Provide project specific advice to management and the executive
  • Work collaboratively with other staff members and external consultants
  • Build and maintain high levels of communication and collaborative partnerships with internal units and external agencies
  • Develop and maintain project programs to a high standard
  • Undertake project risk assessments ensuring both project and corporate risks are captured, mitigated, and reported to management and the executive
  • Prepare projects' monthly reports, briefing notes and other governance-related documents
  • Facilitate meetings with internal and external stakeholders, and present project status updates to internal governance committees and external agencies.

What you will need to succeedTo be successful in this role, you will bring:

  • Significant experience in infrastructure or property development project management
  • Experience leading multi-disciplinary project teams
  • Ability to work autonomously with minimal supervision
  • Valid working rights for Queensland, Australia

Previous experience working on government infrastructure projects, client-side project management or experience within the public sector would be highly desirable.

What's in it for you

This opportunity offers you an initial 12-month contract (with potential extension) and a rate of $115.00 per Hour + Superannuation. You will be based in Brisbane CBD, close to public transport, and will work a 40-hour week Monday to Friday.

Next Steps

To submit your application, click APPLY NOW and upload your resume (MS Word format preferred).

We love to see beyond your resume, so feel free to attach a Cover Letter alongside your application

Applications close: 10 September

If you have any questions prior to applying, please contact:

James Flanagan

Manager – Government Recruitment

Kingston Human Capital specialises in recruitment and human capital management services to the Queensland Government and Public Sector.

If this role isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a similar role, please reach out to us for a confidential discussion about your career.

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