Senior Project Manager

Our client is seeking a Senior Project Manager to provide leadership and oversee the planning phase of all new public schools within Queensland.

This role offers an exciting opportunity to be at the forefront of educational infrastructure development, facilitating the engagement of consultants to complete core deliverables. The successful candidate will lead both internal and external discussions, oversee project implementation, and serve as the central point of contact for the project. This role requires an experienced project manager ready to transition into the role or an experienced senior project manager to oversee a new school/s project within the planning phase of the project life cycle.

• Lead the planning phase for new public schools in Queensland
• Oversee project implementation and serve as central point of contact
• Work with a dedicated team of technical experts

What you'll do:

As a Senior Project Manager, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of education in Queensland. You will lead the planning phase for new public schools, coordinating teams of external consultants, managing financial reporting, liaising with stakeholders, providing expert advice, fostering collaboration, maintaining project programs, preparing reports, and undertaking risk assessments. Your leadership skills will be crucial in driving these projects forward.

• Develop Preliminary Evaluations, Detailed Business Cases, and Ministerial Infrastructure Designations for New Schools Planning unit with minimal supervision
• Coordinate teams of external consultants for efficient development of the work
• Assist with procurement activities for the engagement of external consultants
• Manage monthly financial reporting and forecast expenditure of the project
• Liaise as necessary with internal and external stakeholder groups and agencies
• Provide project specific advice to management and the executive, and liaise with other units as required
• 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 to facilitate achievement of project objectives
• Develop and maintain project programs and risk registers to a high standard
• Prepare and present monthly reporting on internal and external governance reporting boards and working groups

What you bring:

The ideal candidate for this Senior Project Manager role brings proven experience in managing infrastructure projects. Your background may include government projects which would be considered favourable. Your ability to lead a project team, coordinate various aspects of a large-scale project, and communicate effectively with various stakeholders will be key to your success in this role. You have experience in developing detailed business cases, preliminary evaluations, and ministerial infrastructure designations. Your financial acumen allows you to manage financial reporting and forecast expenditure effectively. Above all, your collaborative nature enables you to work well with other staff members and external consultants.

• Proven experience in managing infrastructure projects
• Experience in government projects is favourable
• Ability to lead a project team effectively
• Strong coordination skills to manage various aspects of a large-scale project
• Excellent communication skills to liaise with internal units, external agencies, management, and executives
• Ability to develop detailed business cases, preliminary evaluations, and ministerial infrastructure designations
• Experience in managing financial reporting and forecasting expenditure
• Ability to work collaboratively with other staff members and external consultants

What sets this company apart:

Our client is a leading entity within the Queensland Government that oversees and implements the infrastructure pipeline for all new public schools established within Queensland. They are committed to providing high-quality educational facilities for the community and offer an inclusive, supportive work environment where every team member plays a vital role in achieving this goal.

What's next:

Ready to shape the future of education in Queensland? Apply now!

Apply today by clicking on the link provided. We look forward to receiving your application!

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples are encouraged to apply.
To apply please click apply or call Noah Young on +61 7 3032 2283 for a confidential discussion.