Physical Infrastructure Project Manager

• Based at our Geelong Waurn Ponds Campus with some travel required from time to time to Warrnambool and Burwood Campuses hybrid work arrangements
• Full-time and fixed-term for 12 months
• HEW 9 $143627 - $% Superannuation
• Immediate start preferred

Make an impact in Deakins Infrastructure & Digital division which is focused on enhancing the customer experience through integrating physical and digital infrastructure projects and services to deliver seamless impactful solutions tailored to customer needs.

Reporting to the Senior Manager Project Delivery the Project Manager is responsible for the definition approach facilitation and completion of Physical Infrastructure/Construction projects with combined portfolio value of approximately $5m. Working closely with leaders teams and key stakeholders inside and outside the university the Project Manager builds strong relationships to ensure services and projects are delivered efficiently effectively and within agreed timelines.

To be successful youll have:

• A combination of extensive relevant experience and/or education/training (building construction architecture electrical engineering or chemical engineering project management)
• PMP or PRINCE2 certification (or equivalent)

• Direct relevant experience working as a project manager in physical infrastructure environment (specifically capital infrastructure and built environment projects plus construction project procurement and delivery methodologies)
• Significant proven experience in the delivery of high complexity projects with multiple large stakeholders groups with proven ability to recognise and critically analyse stakeholders requirements able to facilitate discussions with senior executives strategic partnerships and manage vendors effectively.
• Working knowledge of commonly used construction contracts and accepted administration practises construction industry including Building Codes (NCC) Australian Standards (AS) ISO Standards Hydrogen Regulations and standards Environmental and Sustainability Standards and Occupational Health and Safety Standards.

Heres how to apply:

Please submit your updated resume and a short cover letter outlining your skills and experience.

For a confidential discussion regarding this role please contact Naomi McLean (Senior Manager Project Delivery) at

For a copy of the position description please see below:

PD - Project Manager (588376).pdf

Applications for this position close on Monday 31st of August.

Who are we

Deakin is a cutting-edge public university in Victoria revolutionising education with 61000 students across seven campuses: Melbourne Burwood Geelong Waurn Ponds Geelong Waterfront Warrnambool Deakin University Lancaster University Indonesia (DLI) GIFT City India and our dynamic online Campus. Were proud to be a progressive and open-minded university delivering the highest student satisfaction in Victoria and consistently ranked in the top 1% of the worlds universities.

Make an Impact with Us

Together we aim to take Deakin forward strengthening our progressive University through the digital work we do. Whether its empowering students enabling teaching staff or supporting researchers the work you do here matters. Your achievements contribute to making a positive difference in the lives of the people and communities we serve.

So that you can focus on making a positive impact Deakin Infrastructure and Digital Portfolio Delivery lays the foundations for you to be your best self grow and evolve and join forces with exceptional people.

Be Your Best Self

As a unique individual we understand that showing up as the best version of yourself takes commitment to your personal wellbeing. Thats why we foster a supportive environment where you can manage your work to balance your productivity engagement and wellbeing. Our approach to flexible working empowers you to achieve your best.

Grow & Evolve

Being in the higher education sector ours is an environment of knowledge sharing and seeking. With us you can grow your capability through formal and informal learning and continuously improve deepen and broaden your expertise. With many roles and teams under the one umbrella theres opportunity to expand your skillset embrace new challenges and evolve your career. When YOU thrive WE thrive.

Join Forces

As a member of our dynamic team youll tackle challenges and deliver desired outcomes alongside supportive inclusive and talented humans from within the team and more broadly across the University. We are a powerful collective of diverse skillsets strengths and experience and our practices promote an environment of collaboration where your unique contribution is welcomed and valued. When you join forces with our Infrastructure and Digital division you join forces with Deakin. Visit Why Work at Deakin to view the overarching benefits of working with Deakin.

Are you ready to make an impact with us

We value diversity and aim to build an inclusive environment that champions embraces and respects differences. We support and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people of all abilities cultures sexual orientation and genders.

Pre-employment safety and suitability checks:In accordance with the National HigherEducationCode to Prevent and Respond to Gender-based Violence appointment to this role is subject to successful completion of relevant pre-employment checks including WorkingWithChildren Checks and candidate gender-based violence declarations.

Candidates may be asked to declare whether they have been investigated for an allegation of GenderbasedViolence ordetermined to have engaged in conduct that constitutes Genderbased Violence during the course of their previous employment or otherwise in a legal process.A declaration is notrequiredfrom individuals who have experienced genderbased violence.A Yes response does not automatically exclude a candidate from employment and any information provided will be treated confidentially and considered only for relevance to the role and the Universitys safety obligations.