Infrastructure Project Manager

Job no:510653
Work type:Fixed term – Full-time
Campus:Adelaide
Categories:Infrastructure & Property, HEO9

(HEO9) $118,888 – $127,192 per annum plus an employer contribution of 17% superannuation will apply.

Two positions up to 3 year fixed term roles

Capital Projects and Facilities Management is responsible for the delivery of infrastructure projects and the provision of facilities management and support services across the University’s property portfolio to support the University’s core learning, teaching, research and administration activities.  In this context, the portfolio ensures that the University enjoys maximum benefits as a result of the continued and prioritised delivery of high-quality capital, minor and planned maintenance projects within University’s Facilities Investment Plan and the delivery of Facilities management services. 

Capital Projects Delivery is responsible for leading the successful delivery of the University’s Facilities Investment annual capital works programme  (with the exception of Major Projects), for an extensive and multi-disciplinary estate. In this context, the position ensures that the University enjoys maximum benefits because of the continued and prioritised delivery of high-quality capital, minor and planned maintenance projects. 

The Capital Projects team within the Portfolio is responsible for overseeing the delivery of diverse and complex building projects up to the value of $15 million with a Financial Investment Plan (FIP) budget ranging between $30M – $70M annually.

The Project Manager is responsible for the project management / delivery of Facilities Investment Projects into the University environment in accordance with governance, contracts, time, cost, quality and annual programme requirements.

To be successful you will need:

Qualification/s:

An appropriate tertiary qualification and experience working in project management / contract administration within the Built Environment professions. 

Enjoy an outstanding career environment

The University of Adelaide is a uniquely rewarding workplace. The size, breadth and quality of our education and research programs – including significant industry, government and community collaboration – offers you vast scope and opportunity for a long, fulfilling career.

It also enables us to attract high-calibre people in all facets of our operations, ensuring you will be surrounded by talented colleagues, many world-leading. Our work’s cutting-edge nature – not just in your own area, but across virtually the full spectrum of human endeavour – provides a constant source of inspiration.

Our culture is one that welcomes all and embraces diversity consistent with our Staff Values and Behaviour Framework and our Values of integrity, respect, collegiality, excellence and discovery. We firmly believe that our people are our most valuable asset, so we work to grow and diversify the skills, knowledge and capability of all our staff.

We embrace flexibility as a key principle to allow our people to manage the changing demands of work, personal and family life. Flexible working arrangements are on offer for all roles at the University.

In addition, we offer a wide range of attractive staff benefits. These include: salary packaging; flexible work arrangements; high-quality professional development programs and activities; and an on-campus health clinic, gym and other fitness facilities.

Learn more at: adelaide.edu.au/jobs

Your division’s broader role

The Division of University Operations enables the University’s delivery of high-quality and distinct learning, teaching and research experiences. Its responsibilities link to Adelaide’s strategic plan and focus on people, community, assets and infrastructure, and processes.

Learn more at: adelaide.edu.au/operations

If you have the talent, we’ll give you the opportunity. Together, let’s make history.

Click on the ‘Apply Now’ button to be taken through to the online application form. Please ensure you submit a cover letter, resume, and upload a document that includes your responses to all of the selection criteria for the position as contained in the position description or selection criteria document.

Applications close 11:55pm, Sunday 18 September 2022.

For further information

For a confidential discussion regarding this position, contact:

James Rivett

Manager, Capital Projects Delivery Infrastructure Branch Division of University Operations    

E: [email protected]

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The University of Adelaide is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Women and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who meet the requirements of this position are strongly encouraged to apply.

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