AddressThe Australian Radioactive Waste Agency (ARWA) is leading the responsible management and safe storage and disposal of Australia's radioactive waste. A key element of ARWA's program is the delivery of disposal pathways for Australia's radioactive waste which will provide purpose-built, highly engineered solutions to manage radioactive waste from sources such as nuclear medicine production.
At ARWA, our dynamic, multidisciplinary team has a unique opportunity to drive the future of Australia's expertise in safe and secure radioactive waste management, to protect people and the environment for generations to come. Our people come from diverse backgrounds, nationalities, and cultures. These differences bring challenges and opportunities, and they will ultimately enhance the delivery of our complex technical work. Our people have the experience and skills to put ARWA at the forefront of the global nuclear waste management field as we deliver world class facilities for Australia.
Nuclear Literacy
Radioactive waste exists in many locations around the country, including hospitals, science facilities and universities. While these locations maintain safety measures, they were not specifically designed for long-term waste management, making their continued use unsustainable. Therefore, a dedicated solution is needed to safeguard the future of Australia's nuclear medicine industry and nuclear research capabilities. ARWA will continue foster a culture of safety and security by demonstrating international best practice and work to increase nuclear literacy in Australia through education and awareness.
The Opportunity
The Project Manager will oversee the management and delivery of specific projects within the larger program of work including but not limited to Radioactive Waste Management, Licensing, and Design. The incumbent will work closely with the Manager, PMO to understand ARWA's strategic direction of the overall program delivery for the ARWA portfolio to ensure alignment with this direction.
The Project Manager is responsible for developing and implementing project plans, timelines, and budgets, as well as identifying and managing project risks and issues. The incumbent will work closely with ARWA teams to ensure that safety, security and protection of the environment and people are the overarching priorities and that project deliverables are met, on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards. The Project Manager will also be responsible for reporting project progress as well as contributing ideas and activities to improve overall project delivery within the program.
The key duties of the position include
- Develop comprehensive project plans, templates and timelines, including defining project goals, objectives deliverables, and gathering input from stakeholders and team members to ensure project plans are aligned with ARWA's strategic direction.
- Define project scope and requirements including identifying resources and conducting feasibility studies or market research to ensure that project requirements are realistic and achievable.
- Identify and manage sensitive issues that may have strategic, political and/or operational significance.
- Identify and manage specialist risk assessments specific to the complex work programs at ARWA.
- Ensure that safety, security and protection of the environment and people are the overarching priorities to projects and plans.
- Develop risk management plans and identify potential risks including conducting risk assessments or using other methods to identify potential risks to the project.
- Develop stakeholder engagement plans and strategies including identifying key stakeholders and individual needs to develop communication plans and engagement activities.
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships within ARWA and external stakeholders with regular communication and engagement to build trust and ensure that individual needs are met.
