
Project Manager (Fitout, Refurbishment & Construction)
Edith Cowan University
Posted 13 days ago
CAMPUS ENVIRONMENTS TEAM
JOONDALUP CAMPUS
$119,069 to $134,108 pa (HEW 8) PLUS 17% UNIVERSITY SUPERANNUATION CONTRIBUTION
ONGOING FULL TIME
Edith Cowan University
Are you ready to belong to a dynamic community where courage, creativity, and optimism are essential elements of our DNA? At ECU we’re inspired by the incredible achievements of Edith Cowan, the first woman elected to an Australian parliament and a lifelong champion of education. Empowered by her legacy, we’re united in our vision to lead the sector in educational experience and expand our impact through world-class research.
Embrace an opportunity to become part of something extraordinary.
The Campus Environments Team provides a responsive, integrated and customer-orientated service that supports the physical environments for students and staff, aiding their teaching, learning, research and administrative needs. Our purpose is to provide fit-for-purpose and innovative planning and delivery services that contribute to the success of ECU as a vibrant and progressive University.
The Buildings and Services Team principally comprise of Projects, Planning, Maintenance and Campus services. The Buildings and Services team are responsible for ensuring the efficient maintenance and operation of the University's facilities. This includes managing major and minor capital works, maintenance contracts, conducting condition audits, and providing technical support for various projects to meet the strategic goals and legislative requirements of the University.
About the Opportunity
This role is responsible for the effective and efficient delivery and completion of projects in a professional manner, while ensuring the achievement of objectives and outcomes for Facilities and Campus Services and the University.
Skills & Experience
- Postgraduate qualification and extensive relevant experience, or relevant tertiary qualification with extensive management experience and proven management expertise.
- Experience in planning, scheduling and managing timelines and milestones to ensure the smooth delivery of minor capital works and improvement projects.
- Experience in reporting on project progress and financial performance.
- Must have a sound knowledge of all aspects of project management including MS Project etc
- Sound knowledge of relevant legislation and standards, particularly the Building Code of Australia, OSH and contracts such as AS2124, AS4000 etc
- Must have excellent customer service and communication skills.
- Strong customer service skills
- Strong leadership and team management skills
- Ability to work cooperatively with others
- Adaptability to changing environments
You will also demonstrate personal attributes that are congruent with the University’s values of Integrity, Respect, Rational Inquiry, Courage and Personal Excellence.
Benefits of working at ECU
At ECU we’re committed to fostering a positive employment experience and believe this is fundamental to the success and satisfaction of our employees. Growth and development matter here, because we recognise people are at the centre of everything we do. Our thriving work culture is guided by the ECU values and complemented by a range of employee benefits; visit our website to read about flexible working arrangements, generous leave entitlements, our commitment to Wellbeing, exclusive corporate discounts and industry-leading superannuation.
Contact
Interested applicants are welcome to call Avril O’ Leary on 6304 2031 for more information.
Application Process
Please upload your resume along with a statement addressing the Capabilities in the Position Description.
Advert Closure
Applications close on Sunday, 24 August 2025 at 11:30pm AWST.
ECU reserves the right to close the advertisement before the stated closing date if a suitable candidate is found, and encourage applicants to submit their applications early.
PLEASE NOTE: APPLICATIONS WILL ONLY BE ACCEPTED FROM CANDIDATES WHO HAVE THE RELEVANT WORKING RIGHTS TO FILL THIS POSITION.
ECU is a diverse and inclusive workplace with specific strategies and initiatives in place to address underrepresentation of specific groups. We strongly encourage applications from the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community.
We are dedicated to attracting, retaining and developing our people regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, age and faith. For more information on our commitment to equity and diversity, please visit our Inclusive Workplace website.
At ECU, we are committed to supporting adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process, as well as during employment. We actively encourage people with disability to apply to ECU. To discuss how we can support any specific adjustment requirements, please contact the person listed above.
About Edith Cowan University
At ECU we are guided by the values of integrity, respect, rational inquiry and personal excellence. Our focus on teaching and research is inspired by engagement and partnerships with those in the many communities we were established to serve. Research at ECU both extends knowledge and improves the quality of life for Australians and people across the globe. Our research priorities focus on working towards solving real world problems across the social, economic, physical and environmental spectrums. Established in 1991, ECU has grown rapidly into a quality university with excellent student satisfaction and internationally recognised research.
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