Address- Full-time, Fixed term positon for 3 years
- Based at La Trobe University’s Melbourne (Bundoora) campus
- Generous package, including 17% Superannuation and a range of employee benefits
About the position
The Project Manager, Maintenance is responsible for coordinating the formation, design and delivery of Maintenance Projects (end of life replacements, backlog liability, engineering infrastructure) across all campuses in line with the University strategic asset management plan.
The role will be required to work both autonomously and in collaboration with senior management and University stakeholders on the planning, development and management of University assets to meet and support the changing needs of the University’s core activities.
This role will actively participate in driving outcomes with a focus on customer service, speed of delivery, legislative compliance, and fit for purpose solutions. As this position coordinates a team of contractors who work on campus, it is anticipated that the role will be based on campus at least nine days per fortnight, or as required.
Skills and Experience
To be considered for this position, you will have
- A degree, extensive management expertise and supporting experience, or postgraduate qualifications and extensive relevant experience, or an equivalent alternate combination of relevant knowledge, training and/or experience.
- Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain sound working relationships internally and externally and to communicate effectively on a range of sensitive and complex issues.
- Demonstrated ability to operate effectively in a complex organisational environment and balance a range of priorities and expectations.
- Proven record of developing innovative solutions and practical implementations for strategic change.
- Strong interpersonal skills including ability to negotiate, motivate, influence and build relationships.
- Demonstrated experience managing and controlling budgets/resources/funding and an understanding of financial management procedures.
- Proven experience and success in managing staff performance and development.
- A solid track record of successfully delivering capital projects, including projects within a maintenance and infrastructure environment.
- Working knowledge of building codes and regulations.
- Demonstrated ability to classify risk associated with larger projects and document control measures.
- Demonstrated ability to collate and assess contractual documentation including scope, preliminaries, construction management plans and payment schedules.
- Current Engineers Australia membership
- Current Victorian driver’s license (car)
Please refer to the Position Description for other duties, skills and experience required for this position.
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Benefits:
- 17% employer contributed superannuation
- On site child care facilities
- Flexible work arrangements
- Discounts for staff and their family members to study a range of La Trobe courses
How to apply
Closing date: By 11:55pm on TBC
Position Enquiries: Sam Wishart - Director, Facilities Assets and Services E. *********@latrobe.edu.au
Recruitment Enquiries: Jacqueline Lava - Talent Acquisition Consultant E. ******@latrobe.edu.au
Position Description below:
PD - Project Manager, Maintenance.pdf
Only candidates with Full Working Rights in Australia may apply for this position.
Please submit an online application ONLY and include the following documents:
- Cover letter;
- An up to date resume
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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants
We welcome and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
La Trobe University is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce. We take an intersectional approach by actively supporting and encouraging people of all backgrounds and abilities to submit an application and aim to ensure that the recruitment and employee experience is as accessible and inclusive as possible. Flexibility in interview format will be offered to shortlisted candidates.
All La Trobe University employees are bound by the Working with Children Act 2005. If you are successful, you will be required to hold a valid Victorian Employee Working with Children Check prior to commencement.
