Project Manager, Property Diocese of Lismore Catholic Schools

Diocese of Lismore Catholic Schools

The Diocese of Lismore Catholic Schools (DLCS) provides a range of services to support approximately 3500 staff in 45 vibrant and dynamic Catholic school communities that serve more than 18000 students. The DLCS assists schools to build teaching and leadership capabilities in communities of professional educators who share responsibility for school improvement and for achieving the best outcomes for our students.

Project Manager Property

Location: Coffs Harbour NSW or Port Macquarie NSW

Full-time permanent position. Start date to be negotiated with the successful candidate.

The Rewards:

• Salary:Attractive salary dependent on skills and experience 12% superannuation
• Additional benefits: Salary packaging options long service leave after 5-years of continuous service work laptop company car fuel card mobile phone
• Working hours:7-hour working day 35-hour week
• Flexibility:Achieve both work-life balance and the benefits of face-to-face collaboration with your peers with our hybrid working model
• Staff wellbeing:Access to our Employee Assistance Program free annual flu vaccinations discounted gym and aquatic memberships through our Fitness Passport
• Growth:Learning and career development opportunities.

Position Purpose:

The position leads and coordinates construction projects from concept to completion and contributes to the planning delivery and evaluation of complex projects. Key responsibilities include:

• Major works planning
• Site coordination and supervision
• Stakeholder communication
• Partner to deliver outcomes
• Clear reporting and successful project outcomes.

Work Requirements:

• A current/valid Australian Drivers Licence and eligibility to work within Australia for the period of the appointment.
• Compliance with Accreditation to Work Teach and Lead as prescribed by the Bishops of NSW or working towards accreditation at the appropriate level upon commencement.
• Hold a valid NSW Working with Children Check or ability to obtain if the successful candidate
• Requirement to travel between locations.

Qualifications:

• University level qualification in project management architecture urban design or a related field; or
• Certificate IV in building and construction combined with relevant project management experience.

Work Experience:

• Experience coordinating residential or commercial projects with budget accountability.
• Experience working in the education sector would be an advantage.
• Experience managing multiple construction projects.

Key Capabilities:

• Current knowledge of legislation regulations codes and standards.
• Experience with Microsoft project software.
• Ability to develop deliver and evaluate programs.
• Highly developed communication skills.
• Ability to prioritise competing deadlines.
• Ability to work collaboratively while operating independently as a subject matter expert.

Plus the following generic criteria:

• Knowledge of WHS and equity principles in the workplace.
• Respect and uphold the ethos and teachings of the Catholic Church and the values of the Employer.

Your cover letter must address the key capabilities listed above.

Additional information:

• Position Description
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  Applications close: 9am Wednesday 29 April 2026

  Diocese of Lismore Catholic Schools Limited is committed to creating Child Safe Schools

  For identified child related roles Child Protection legislation requires preferred candidates to hold a valid NSW WWCC

  An equal-opportunity employer