Senior Project Manager

Position Details 

• Full-Time | Fixed term (3 years) 

• Professional HEO10 | $147,656 - $156,497 

• Location: Bedford Park / Kaurna Country 

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About the Role 

Join a highly collaborative team delivering one of Flinders University's most significant strategic developments. The Flinders Health Centre will bring together education, research and healthcare through an integrated, interprofessional model of practice. As Senior Project Manager, you will play a pivotal role in contributing  to the successful delivery of major project workstreams, partnering with a multidisciplinary project team and a diverse range of stakeholders to achieve  high-quality outcomes across governance budget and program objectives. Reporting to the Project Director, this is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a landmark project that will shape the future  of education, healthcare and research, supporting the University’s student-centred focus.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading the successful delivery of complex, large-scale strategic infrastructure and development projects from concept through to completion.

• Partnering with senior leaders, consultants, contractors and diverse stakeholder groups to drive project outcomes and organisational priorities.

• Providing strong governance,  risk management and reporting to ensure the project is delivered safely, efficiently and effectively.

This position makes a significant contribution to the University’s strategic plan to changing 10 million lives -  Every One Matters, by 2035 through innovation, collaboration and ethical technology. For more information on the role and responsibilities, please refer to the position description

About You

You are an accomplished project lead who thrives in complex environments and has experience delivering major infrastructure, capital works or strategic projects. You are known for your ability to bring people together, attention to detail, navigate competing priorities and maintain momentum, while remaining approachable, hands-on and focused on achieving the best outcomes for stakeholders.

You will bring:

• Extensive experience delivering significant, multi-faceted projects and confidently leading discussions with  consultants and multidisciplinary teams.

• Exceptional communication, project governance skills, with the ability to influence, facilitate, negotiate and drive outcomes.

• A practical, collaborative and selfless approach, with a willingness to roll up your sleeves, support others and contribute to a high-performing team culture.

• Flexibility, resilience and a proactive mindset, enabling you to adapt to changing priorities, embrace new challenges and deliver results in a fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate will also hold postgraduate qualifications and extensive relevant experience in project coordination and/or management of building related projects, or an equivalent combination of experience and/or education and/or training. 

About the College/Portfolio 

The Property, Facilities and Development (PFD) team works across all of Flinders’ places, spaces, and physical infrastructure. Working across four key areas: Strategic Planning and Sustainability; Capital Development; Customer and Site Services; and Strategic Projects, we are responsible for the planning, development, capital delivery, management, and maintenance of university spaces to ensure they are fit for purpose and support Flinders to deliver its strategic objectives. The PFD team is leading the planning, development, and delivery of four major strategic projects as the University strives to achieve its bold ambitions. 

Life at Flinders  

They say know your place.  We say you've found it right here. 

Flinders University was founded on the belief that learning should open minds, celebrate individuality and give people the freedom to pursue their own point of view. That spirit lives on in our community of thinkers, doers and changemakers who challenge convention, and each other, to shape what comes next. 

Rising to a challenge is nothing new for Flinders. During our first 60 years, we’ve navigated revolutionary changes in social and cultural norms, and have responded to transformative economic, environmental and technological developments. Through it all, we’ve continued to deliver for our students and community, innovating in learning and research to prepare graduates for the changing world they help create. 

Reaching beyond the limits of buildings, borders, and backgrounds, ours is an inclusive culture that believes absolutely in equality and opportunity for all. We don't just accommodate differences; we embrace and celebrate them.  

So, why work at Flinders? 

• 17% Superannuation + salary packaging options  

• Flexible working arrangements  

• Awarded the AHEIA Higher Education Award for Workplace Culture Excellence due to our commitment to wellbeing through our Thriving@Flinders staff wellbeing program 

• Wide range of professional development activities and services, including exclusive staff study offers   

• We embrace diversity and promote equity and inclusion for all students and staff, as shown through our three SAGE Cygnet Awards.  

• Vibrant campus life and amenities including on campus health care services, gym and childcare centre (Bedford Park, South Australia).  

• Recognised as a Veteran Employer of Choice   

Our Commitment to Reconciliation and Indigenous Employment  

Flinders University is proud to be an organisation that is committed to our Reconciliation Action Plan and Indigenous Workforce Strategy. Our vision is to be a preferred employer for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.  We are committed to progressing Indigenous advancement in education, research, employment, and wellbeing, and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples for all Flinders vacancies.  

• Please see here for our Reconciliation Action Plan   

• Please see here for our Indigenous Workforce Strategy   

Prescribed Conditions for Employment 

Appointment to this role is conditional on the completion of required pre-employment checks and declarations, each of which must be satisfactory to the University. This includes a current completed Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check and Gender Based Violence Declaration which is satisfactory to the University. The contract of Employment is conditional upon the receipt of these completed compliance checks. A disclosable outcome will not automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration. Each case will be assessed on its individual merits and relevance to the inherent requirements of the role. 

How to Apply and Information 

• You are required to submit a CV, along with a portfolio of your work. Please also supply a Suitability Statement as a separate document (this should be no more than 3 pages, and address the Key Position Capabilities of the position description).

• Flinders University is committed to providing an environment where staff with disability are valued, supported and encouraged to participate fully and independently in the life of the University. If you require any reasonable adjustments to assist you in the selection process, please advise the contact in the Recruitment Team so that we can make appropriate arrangements through [email protected] or call 08 8201 2383. 

• For more information regarding this position, please contact Michelle Gheorghiu

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At Flinders we embrace and celebrate diversity and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people of all ages, ethnicities, abilities, sexual orientations, and gender identities.

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