Company description:

Department of Communities and Justice

Job description:

Location - Parramatta

Employment type - Ongoing Full Time

Salary - Clerk Grade 9/10 $125,693 - $138,510pa plus superannuation and annual leave loading

Your role

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Project Manager to join our Housing Portfolio team. In this critical role, you will be responsible for managing and overseeing the delivery of upgrading projects, including but not limited to projects which range across various residential capital and compliance upgrade projects such as heritage upgrades, façade upgrades, structural upgrades, roof upgrades, restoration upgrades, acquisition upgrades, stormwater upgrades etc. You will be managing multiple projects concurrently. and ensure the successful delivery of projects within the designated budget, on time, and with the desired outcomes. The role requires strong leadership and expertise in project management to maintain capacity and meet key targets within the Capital Works Team.

What you'll do

The Project Manager will be responsible for the planning, coordination, and oversight of all projects within the Housing Portfolio, from inception through to completion. This includes working closely with stakeholders, identifying risks, and utilizing Housing Portfolio IT systems to effectively plan, monitor, and report on project progress. You will play a key role in ensuring that all projects are delivered successfully, and that any risks are identified and mitigated effectively.

You will lead the design, briefing, resourcing, implementation, and coordination of programs of work with the project team to achieve effective business outcomes and meet client service delivery needs.

The project manager will oversee all aspects of projects, including project planning, resource coordination, quality assurance, and monitoring timeframes and budgets to ensure successful project delivery. Including manage tender processes in compliance with Housing Portfolio Procurement policies and guidelines, ensuring contracts are established with external service providers.

You will apply expert knowledge to lead and manage complaint resolution by investigating issues, identifying root causes, proposing corrective actions, and drafting formal responses, including ministerial responses, to ensure client satisfaction. You will also monitor project performance and implement strategies to mitigate risks to successful delivery in consultation with senior managers.

What we're looking for

• A degree in Engineering, Architecture, Building, Surveying, Project/Business Management, or a related construction discipline.
• Proven experience in project management within the housing, construction, or related industries.
• Strong understanding of project delivery, including planning, budgeting, risk management, and stakeholder communication.
• Experience in tender management and contract administration.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to anticipate risks, develop solutions, and drive program success while managing competing priorities.

By joining our team, you will play a key role in delivering essential infrastructure and housing improvements that make a difference in the community. You will have the opportunity to work in a dynamic and supportive environment with a focus on achieving impactful outcomes. This is an exciting opportunity for someone with a passion for project management and a desire to drive change and improvement.

If you are ready to take on this challenging yet rewarding role, apply today to become part of our team!

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We focus on hiring people who share our commitment and goals of inclusion, collaboration, adaptability, courage and integrity. If you meet the essential requirements and the role resonates with you, please apply - you do not need to meet every desired requirement for us to want to talk to you.

What We Offer

We offer a variety of benefits, including:

• A challenging and rewarding career
• Flexible, autonomous work environment
• Competitive pay and conditions
• Training and development opportunities to build and maintain capabilities
• Health & Wellbeing and Employee Assistance Programs.

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We do work that really matters

Working for the Department of Communities and Justice (DCJ) provides lots of opportunities to make a real difference. We collaborate with other agencies and community partners, to improve lives and realise the potential of children, adults, families and communities. We're focused on breaking, rather than managing, disadvantage. It's work that really matters.

Apply now and join Australia's top public sector employer where we will support you and provide an exciting and flexible working environment!

Are you ready to join us?

Click apply, attach an up-to-date résumé (maximum 5 pages) and a cover letter (maximum 3 pages) addressing the 2 targeted questions below with a brief outline on how you meet the requirements of the role:

1. Please outline your two strongest qualities in undertaking the Project Manager role. Could you demonstrate those strengths by a reference to an example when you used them to positively affect achieving an outcome?
2. Can you describe a complex project you managed from inception to completion, highlighting how you coordinated resources, managed risks, and ensured compliance with design, planning requirements, procurement policies and contractual obligations?

Applications close Tuesday 25th March 2025 at 11:59pm AEST.

Got a question?

For more information about the role or what it's like to work for DCJ, please contact the hiring manager Yamini Ruthiralingam on 0448115746 or at [email protected]

If you've got a question about applying or would benefit from an adjustment in the recruitment process to help you perform at your best (including an alternate method submission of the application), please call Leanne Chommanivong on 0438 631 489 or via [email protected]

Visit Recruitment adjustments on the DCJ website to learn more.

Inclusion and Diversity lies at the heart of how we recruit

We continue to hire great people with a wide variety of skills, experience and backgrounds. This includes people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, women, people identifying as LGBTIQ+, culturally and linguistically diverse people, carers and other diversity groups.

To find out what DCJ are doing to build an inclusive and diverse workforce, visit Inclusion and diversity on the DCJ website.

Other Information

A talent pool may be created for future ongoing and temporary roles and is valid for a period of up to 18 months.

For more information visit Your recruitment journey on the DCJ website.

Thank you for your interest in this role. We look forward to receiving your application.

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