AddressCompany Description
Strait Link has a proud history of being a vital link between Victoria and Tasmania, providing daily sea freight services between Port of Melbourne in Victoria and the Port Burnie in Tasmania. We contribute to the Australian economy by being a key part of the supply chain between Tasmania and the Australian mainland, connecting local Australian customers to markets across the world.
Everyday our people, on vessels, at our ports and in our offices play a vital role in connecting local Australian customers to markets across the world.
As an employer of Australian seafarers, we take pride in developing the next generation of seafarers and are always on the lookout for talented people to join our inclusive, local community minded and enterprising workforce.
An inclusive workplace, works for everyone:
We celebrate difference. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace that gives everyone the chance to contribute to a bigger and brighter future with us. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we welcome and invite applicants of all ages, cultural backgrounds, genders, sexual orientations, people living with disabilities, neurodiverse individuals and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples to apply. Strait Link acknowledges the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as First Peoples of Australia.
Company Values
Our values Care, Trust, Connected are the foundation of everything we do here at Strait Link. They underpin how we go about performing our roles and activities every day when we are at work and representing the Strait Link business.
We currently have an opportunity for a Project Manager to join our team, based in Northwest, Tasmania on an 18-month Fixed Term contract.
As a Project Manager at Strait Link, you will be pivotal in achieving our strategic goals. You will manage projects from inception to completion, ensuring timely delivery, budget adherence, and risk management. Your role will involve close collaboration with key stakeholders, fostering strong relationships to facilitate effective change management and project outcomes.
What you will do - Your key responsibilities in this position will include:
- Opportunity Identification & Development: Support the business in identifying opportunities, developing concepts, and creating initial business cases.
- Stakeholder Collaboration: Work closely with stakeholders to define project scopes, develop Project Charters, and initiate projects.
- Business Case Development: Conduct cost/benefit analyses, feasibility studies, and prepare capex requests for strategic projects.
- Project Management: Utilize structured yet flexible methodologies to manage project plans, budgets, and schedules.
- Financial Oversight: Monitor project costs, track benefits, and ensure no over-expenditure.
- KPI Development: Measure and report on project KPIs to demonstrate improvements and support post-project monitoring.
- Governance & Reporting: Ensure project governance and administration align with the PMO framework, delivering regular updates and reports.
- Communication: Lead project communication forums, including working groups and steering committee meetings.
- Vendor Management: Manage vendors through contract management, performance monitoring, and reporting.
- Continuous Improvement: Support projects aimed at revenue growth, cost reduction, and productivity improvement through data insights.
- Risk Management: Identify, document, mitigate, and manage project and business risks.
- PMO Support: Assist in developing and institutionalizing the PMO framework and champion a structured project delivery approach.
- Senior Management Support: Prepare presentations and reports for senior management and the Board of Directors.
- Ad-Hoc Duties: Perform additional duties as required by your manager.
What you will bring
- Proficient in Microsoft Office suite applications (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and in-house programmes like SERTICA.
- Competent office/administration and data-entry skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong organisational skills and the ability to work under pressure.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and work unsupervised.
- Ability to manage time, work priorities, and develop rapport with a diverse population.
