Cultural Institution is seeking a (equivalent APS6) Project Manager to join the Capital Works team.

Your new company

Hays is excited to be working with one of the Federal Governments key cultural institutions that play a vital part of the Australian cultural landscape. The Capital Works team is currently seeking an Assistant Project Manager to join the team.

Your new role

The (level 6) Assistant Project Manager will be based on site and will report to the Senior Project Manager supporting the delivery of key capital works projects to a high standard. Responsibilities include;

• Support delivery of complex projects from the project delivery stage through to financial completion, ensuring adherence to time, budget and scope targets.
• Facilitate procurement activities as well as project, financial and contract management in a construction environment
• Assisting with contractor management, stakeholder management, budget management, reporting and project implementation.
• Support risk assessments including contingency management and risk mitigation
• Coordinate regular project reporting, draft business cases
• Monitor project budgets, review and report on expenditure

What you'll need to succeed

• Demonstrated experience in all aspects of capital works project management
• A strong understanding of government procurement and budget processes is an advantage.
• Relevant Construction industry qualifications and tickets
• High-level written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrate an ability to manage competing priorities whilst having high attention to detail

What you'll get in return

• 12 months Non-Ongoing Contract direct with the department
• Level 6 Salary starts from circa $92k + 15.4% super
• This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Assistant Project Manager to transition into a commonwealth agency.
• Work with a collaborative, supportive, friendly team

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or for a confidential discussion please contact Tayla Bennett on 02 6112 7617 or email [email protected]

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