Project Manager - Upgrades

Job Description

Job no: 493558Work type: Full TimeLocation: ParramattaClassification: Executive Level 1 Salary Range: $118,461 to $144,571 per annum plus 15.4% superannuation About us Defence Housing Australia (DHA) is a nationally recognised Government Business Enterprise (GBE) with the primary role of providing housing and related services to Defence and their families. DHA manages one of Australia’s largest national housing portfolios of about 17,000 properties and has an opportunity for experienced Risk and Assurance Officers to join the team. About your team As part of the Service Delivery team, Property function, you will help your broader team meet their delivery objectives for high quality housing services, including provisioning, maintenance services, stock management, housing allocation and living-in accommodation booking services. The Property function is responsible for the delivery of developments, construction, acquisitions, sales, upgrades and heritage programs. You will have principal responsibility for Upgrade and construction related tasks across these projects. About the role As a Project Manager, you will manage a number of residential construction and upgrade projects in Sydney (and locations around Australia), as described in the Capital Plan/Agreed Provisioning Schedule. You will use your communication and stakeholder management skills to work with a range of teams to effectively manage upgrade projects. More specifically, day to day you will: Effectively run construction projects in their entirety, from planning to delivery and report to the Upgrades Manager. Utilise your existing experience in construction upgrade and project management skills across the private or public sector. Ensure scope and works are being completed in accordance with the relevant Australian National Construction Code. Manage the projects forecast, budget requirements, understand key deliverables and timeframes, within policy and in consultation with your colleagues. Engage and collaborate with key stakeholders to identify opportunities, achieve outcomes and facilitate cooperation, promoting the agency’s business objectives through key relationships. Provide a high level of professionalism and customer service. Maintain high quality and up to date project records and files, track financial activities and approvals. Benefits for working at DHA include: 15.4% superannuation Generous leave entitlements, including 18 days personal leave and 20 days annual leave per year Work-life balance A diverse range of interesting projects Positive workplace culture where you can bring your whole self to work ADF partner employment conditions when posting to a new location. How to apply To apply, click the Apply Now button below with your current resume and a 500-word one page pitch, addressing the requirements of the role. For more information about the role, click View Position Description button below. A merit pool will be established from this process which will be valid for 18 months from the date of advertising. This merit pool may be used throughout this period to fill similar positions in the event positions become vacant. Inclusion and Diversity DHA is committed to building an inclusive and diverse workforce. We welcome applications from across our community including, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, those who identify as LGBTIQ+, ex-defence members, mature aged employees and carers. RecruitAbility applies to this vacancy. Under the RecruitAbility scheme you will be invited to participate in further assessment activity for the vacancy if you choose to apply under the scheme; declare you have a disability; and meet the minimum requirements for the job. For more information visit: Employment with DHA is conditional on successful applicants demonstrating that they are an Australian citizen and can obtain and maintain a security clearance at the required level. #J-18808-Ljbffr