Project Manager – Great Barrier Reef Aquarium Transformation Program

Location: Townsville, QLD 

Closing Date: Wednesday 6 March 2024, 11:59pm

The Position

Reporting to the Senior Program Manager – Great Barrier Reef Aquarium the successful candidate will apply their strong project management and technical skill set to a key capital works projects. The position provides high level support to the Director- Great Barrier Reef Aquarium and Senior Program Manager- Great Barrier Reef Aquarium Transformation to scope and manage medium to large scale capital works projects.

The position is responsible for project planning, cost control, contract administration, project reporting and stakeholder management on technical projects relating to building/construction works. The role may also act as the interface between client teams and contractors to ensure capital works are implemented in accordance with agreed scope, timeframes and budget.

Duties

1.        In accordance with government legislation, policies and procedures, coordinate and manage medium scale Commonwealth Government capital works projects including:

a)        Scoping, design, site preparation and contract delivery phases.

b)        Contract administration and risk management.

c)        Monitoring and prioritising time and focus across multiple and concurrent projects.

2.        Engage collaboratively with key stakeholders to achieve quality outputs and outcomes within a Commonwealth policy framework.

3.        Establish project plans including scheduling dependencies and milestones to ensure the timely and efficient delivery of projects, including:

(a)      Undertake objective and systematic analysis of project components to identify issues that may compromise successful project implementation.

(b)      Provide executive briefs on project progress, adjusting and negotiating changes as required to deliver required project outcomes.

4.        Work in collaboration with the Senior Program Manager and other members of the Transformation program to ensure the delivery of key objectives and other tasks as required.

5.        Plan and manage allocated financial resources.

6.        Manage workflows, evaluate business outcomes and set priorities.

As an APS employee you may be reassigned to a different set of duties at the same classification level at the discretion of the agency head (CEO), taking account of operational requirements in the agency.

Eligibility requirements and qualifications

Applicants must:

1. be an Australian citizen at time of applying for position,
2. be able to obtain and maintain a Baseline security clearance, failure to do so will result in termination of employment.

To Apply

Please prepare a ‘pitch’, which does not exceed two pages, in relation to the advertised role, outlining:

1. how your experience, abilities, knowledge and personal qualities would enable you to perform the duties and meet the technical and behavioural capabilities of the role.
2. any specific examples or achievements that demonstrate your ability to perform the role.
3. how you meet the eligibility requirements and qualifications for the position.

Your application must include:

1. your ‘pitch’ (as described above).
2. proof of Australian citizenship.
3. a current curriculum vitae (resume) that includes: 

• an outline of your career history. 
• qualifications and/or formal/informal training relevant to the position. 
• contact details for at least two recent referees, one of whom should be your current supervisor.

Applicants are advised to read further information provided on the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority Careers website. 

To apply for this position, please see the vacancy listing on The Reef Authority’s Career Portal.