Property Project Manager

St John WA is a well renowned not-for-profit organisation whose vision and purpose is to serve humanity and build resilient communities.

With over 130 years’ experience, the culture at St John WA is underpinned by a strong team spirit and camaraderie with employees and volunteers working together to change lives. This powerful sense of belonging makes St John WA a place where our people are proud to work.

This combined with over 3000 permanent staff, 6000 volunteers and annual revenues of around $400 million, makes St John WA the industry leader in the provision of pre-hospital care and related products in Western Australia. Each year we attend in excess of 250,000 people across the state, treat 350,000 patients at our primary health centres and teach over 330,000 people life-saving first aid skills.

The role:

Join us for this exciting role to St John WA as a Project Manager- Property on a 24 month fixed term contract.

This role assists the Development Manager in delivering organisational Property Projects on time, on budget and to the required quality, by using best practice, industry knowledge, experience and endorsed project management methodology.

Some of the responsibilities will include, but not limited to:

• Utilise the project management methodologies to consult affected stakeholders, develop scopes of work. Seek project endorsements and budget confirmations & monitor the implementation and delivery of the project through to completion.
• Establish realistic and achievable objectives for the development and implementation of initiatives and agreed deadlines.
• Monitor utilisation of resources to ensure effective and efficient progress is maintained for the project.
• Ensure all stakeholders are kept informed on a regular basis to facilitate the project’s lifecycle.
• Manage all allocated resources and advise the Property Development Manager of any prospective delays or obstacles to ensure resources are used responsibly and effectively to allow early identification of emerging issues with the project delivery.
• Monitor risk to the projects and work to deliver successful project outcomes
• Prepare and provide templates for the department to manage building projects
• Prepare documents to enable quotes and costings for selected projects
• Prepare tenders for contractors with the approval of the Property Development Manager
• Coordinate the implementation and application of any policy being developed or reviewed to ensure understanding within affected areas
• Coordinate and review invoices associated with service area activities in accordance with prevailing policy and processes, in preparation for relevant approvals

Skills and Attributes required:

• Minimum three years’ experience in a similar environment
• Proven experience in producing quality project outcomes
• Practical experience within the construction industry
• Experience in reading, interpreting and analysing building industry documentation
• Tertiary qualification in project management or relevant field is preferred
• Possession of a Worksafe construction induction card (white card)
• Current C or CA class Driver’s License

The benefits of working at St John Ambulance (WA):

The successful candidate will be offered a great working environment and a positive and fun team along with:

• Salary packaging options
• Diverse and rewarding work
• $550 annual Health and Wellness benefit
• 17.5% leave loading
• Free ambulance cover
• Free First Aid Training

To Apply To apply please select "Apply Now"; applications must include a cover letter and resume outlining your suitability for the role. Alternatively, if you have any questions please contact Jenna Childs on ************@stjohnwa.com.au

Applications close on Thursday 18th April 2024 at 6:00pm

St John WA is committed to creating an inclusive environment which provides a sense of belonging and enables a welcoming, diverse, capable and connected workforce who represent the community we serve. Our goal is to ensure people feel safe to be themselves.

We actively encourage applications from people of all ages, genders, nationalities, abilities, and cultural backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, members of the LGBTIQ+ community, and all other suitable applicants.