Project Manager

At Contour, we're reshaping education, one student at a time. 

Born from the frustration of students who knew the system could be better, we set out to build what we once wished existed: tutoring that actually works. Not generic classes. Not recycled notes. Not overpriced, overcrowded rooms with an out-of-touch teacher who couldn't relate. But a complete ecosystem of tutoring, resources, and support, meticulously designed to help every student reach their full potential. 

Since 2020, over 10,000+ students have trusted Contour to guide their academic journey, and we've grown to over 300+ team members. We've produced hundreds of 99+ ATARs, tutored the World-Record UCAT scorer, and placed more students into medical school than any school in Australia. 

Our growth is a testament to the simple philosophy: Put the student first, always. Everything we design, from our world-class tutor-training programs to our purpose-built campuses, exists to help students master content faster, perform with confidence, and even rekindle the joy of learning. 

Contour is a group of three brands united by one goal: to give every student the best chance to achieve their full potential:

• Contour Education: Reshaping how students master their high school subjects with small-group tutoring, structured resources, and 1-on-1 support across Maths, Science, and English.
• Contour MedPrep: Reshaping medical preparation with a proven, step-by-step pathway through the UCAT, interviews, and admissions, led by a team of 100+ medical students. 
• Contour TestPrep: Reshaping test preparation, starting with the selective entry exam, through rigorous tutoring, mock exams, and data-driven feedback to give students a decisive advantage. 

This is Contour. Built by students, for students.

As our first dedicated Project Manager, you will be the force multiplier for the entire organisation.

• Build the 'Contour Way' of Project Management: Design and implement the lightweight, effective 'Contour Playbook' for project execution. You'll create the tools, templates, and rituals (including post-mortems) that fit our high-speed culture (not slow it down) and professionalise how we run cross-functional initiatives.
• Manage a Diverse Project Portfolio: Simultaneously own and execute a wide range of mission-critical projects from initial concept to final delivery - all the way from , to a marketing event establishing Contour's presence internationally.
• Drive Tech & Digital Projects: Shepherd our new website launch, CRM enhancements, and internal tool rollouts, acting as the key liaison between our tech teams, marketing, and operational stakeholders.
• Execute National Expansion & Campus Projects: Project-manage new campus launches. You'll coordinate timelines for site searching, fit-out, manage contractors, and partner with the National Campus Manager to ensure 100% operational readiness on day one.
• Lead Strategic & GTM Initiatives: Run the operational timeline for our annual program launches, ensuring all departments (Academics, Marketing, Ops, Sales) are perfectly aligned and hit every milestone.
• Be the Central Communicator & Problem-Solver: Act as the single source of truth for all major projects. You'll proactively identify risks, manage dependencies, clear roadblocks, and report progress to the leadership team.
• Establish Operational Visibility & Rhythm: You won't just run projects; you'll build the systems that show how projects are run. This means clear dashboards, standardised reporting, and an 'Execution Rhythm' (e.g., weekly syncs, quarterly planning - you'll lead the way) that shifts leadership meetings from 'status updates' to 'decision meetings.'
• Drive Change Management: As you roll out new systems or tools, you'll be the champion who guides leaders and teams through the change, ensuring seamless adoption and a smooth transition, not disruption.

• A Proven PM (4-8+ years): You have a clear track record of delivering complex projects on time, on quality, and on scope. You live and breathe project management, from scoping and planning to execution and review. 
• A Systems Thinker: Your brain naturally turns chaos into a clear, organised process. You build Gantt charts, status reports, and checklists that people actually want to use because they make life easier.
• Versatility: You are not a one-trick pony. You have proven experience managing both digital/tech projects (like a website or software) and physical/operational projects (like a store opening, event, or fit-out).
• Extreme Ownership: You're a hustler. You run towards problems and take full accountability for a project's success. You're allergic to "close enough" and "that's not my job."
• Master Communicator: You can translate complex ideas, challenge timelines, chase clarity, build consensus, and manage stakeholders across all levels, from co-founders and developers to external contractors.
• A PM Tool-Builder: You are fluent in modern PM tools (e.g., Asana, ClickUp, Notion, Linear) and know how to implement and scale them, not just use them. You build dashboards that are a source of truth, not a source of noise.
• Quantitative Rigour: You use data to ground your projects. You're comfortable with metrics, timelines, and dependencies, using them to measure progress and keep everyone focused on measurable outcomes.
• Pragmatic & Agile: You thrive in a fast-paced, high-growth environment. You know when to follow the playbook and when to adapt. You are biased towards action and outcomes, not just process.
• Bonus Points: PM certification (PMP, PRINCE2, Agile/Scrum); experience in a high-growth scale-up; exposure to franchising; experience with multi-site rollouts (retail, fitness, hospitality, education).

• Build From Scratch: This is a greenfield opportunity. You're not inheriting a broken system; you're building the system from the ground up.
• Unmatched Variety: You'll manage projects that touch every single department - from tech and marketing to new campus builds. No two days will be the same.
• Direct Impact: Your work is the scaffolding that allows us to scale. You'll be the force multiplier that translates strategy and planning into execution and real, tangible student impact.
• Competitive Package: We offer a competitive salary ($110k - $140k + Super) and a flexible, hybrid environment where we value output, not hours. Our supportive team benefits package include an EAP, and birthday/loyalty leave.
• Clear Path for Growth: This role is the natural foundation for our future Head of PMO. As we scale, you'll scale with us.

If the challenge of being the master orchestrator for a high-growth rocket ship - and turning ambitious ideas into flawless reality - excites you, we want to hear from you

Apply with your CV and a short paragraph about why you'd make an exceptional Project Manager.

Contour is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all backgrounds.