Capital Projects Manager

• Full Time, Ongoing Role - $120,000 - $130,000 + Super + car
• Oversee end-to-end Project Management services on large scale education infrastructure at Melbourne Polytechnic
• Located at our Preston campus, with regular travel between campuses required

Melbourne Polytechnic is a learning organisation that has been delivering vocational training since 1912. Learning at Melbourne Polytechnic is a unique experience with an applied focus. delivered by teachers with real-world experience and expertise.

At Melbourne Polytechnic we are committed to providing high quality, innovative, applied and future focused, purposeful education and training to students, industry and communities. Our teachers are passionate and established in their professions and look guide students in theirs. We know that circumstances can create barriers to learning, so we offer our students personalised pathways, flexible study options and learning support.

The Capital Projects Manager is a key role in the Facilities and Assets Department, a business unit within Infrastructure, Sustainability and Precincts, responsible for the management of Melbourne Polytechnic’s portfolio of 9 campus locations across Victoria.

This role is responsible for the end-to-end Project Management services on large scale education infrastructure and open space projects from inception right through to hand over. The Capital Projects will be high-profile and delivered in a collaborative, sustainable and innovative manner. It’s a very exciting time to join the Facilities and Assets team, where there is plenty to inspire you every day!

Reporting to the Director of Facilities and Assets, we are seeking a dynamic individual with a strong project skillset. A strong accountability for the delivery of Melbourne Polytechnic’s Master Plan projects and other significant maintenance projects across all campuses will be expected.

• The delivery of all Capital Projects, on time, on budget, and to quality standards, ensuring that agreed scope and project outcomes are delivered to the requirements of key stakeholders.
• Plan for and deliver Capital Projects from initial scope, budgeting and feasibility, town planning, tender and construction.
• Manage project team members and influence them to take positive action and accountability.
• Provide leadership and support to team members within the wider business and functions on the project.
• Engage with and manage stakeholders collaboratively throughout the lifecycle of the project, providing meaningful, timely and consistent insights and updates.
• Contribute strategically as a key member of the Facilities and Assets leadership team, assisting in the development of the strategic capital management plan, business cases and business improvement.

For a full list of key responsibilities and duties, please view the position description.

• Tertiary qualifications in program/project management or a related discipline, or equivalent knowledge and experience.
• Experience in management and delivery of a works portfolio and transformation projects, within a large, complex organisation.
• Demonstrated experience in leading a diverse team in a complex and dynamic environment, and passion for driving a constructive and high-performance culture within a leadership group and with direct reports.
• Proven ability to manage project scope, perform project scheduling and programming, finance management, resource management, and risk management, while ensuring quality assurance and issue resolution.
• Capability in establishing, implementing, and monitoring project management framework, processes, governance and tool sets within an organisation.
• Demonstrated experience in engaging with senior stakeholders to develop a strategic capital program that aligns with organisational business strategy and delivers great outcomes based on industry needs.
• Strong stakeholder management skills and demonstrated ability to encourage and inspire project partners to produce quality outcomes.
• Demonstrated strong analytical and problem-solving skills and proven capacity to exercise initiative, flexibility and to be proactive in development of complex and competing project priorities.
• Knowledge of educational, public building compliance, regulatory environment and government procurement policies and procedures would be advantageous but not mandatory.
• A current Police Check, or international Police Check if you have resided continuously in an overseas country for 12 months or more in the last 10 years.
• A current Working with Children Check (Employee).

Please submit the following documents for your application to be considered

• Current CV
• Cover Letter (Please ensure that you address the Key Selection Criteria outlined in the position description)

For further information on the role, please contact the hiring manager via email: **********@melbournepolytechnic.edu.au or via phone: (03) 9269 1***.

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Please note, applications received via email will not be considered - you must apply via the website.

Candidates must hold a valid Employee Working with Children Check (WWCC). A lodgement receipt is not a valid alternative; the approval email with the lodgement of a WWCC card number can be accepted.

We will be shortlisting immediately. Don’t delay, apply today!

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Diversity and Inclusion

Melbourne Polytechnic is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to being a child safe organisation, by ensuring that children and young people are protected from abuse or harm.

We promote a workplace that actively seeks to include, welcome and value unique contributions of all people. This means we encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disabilities, people who are LGBTIQ+ and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply for this job, with age being no barrier.