Job Description

Lead transformational capital projects that enhance the lives of older Australians.

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UPA is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager – Major Works to join our Property Projects team and play a key role in delivering our major capital works programme across NSW.

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This is a senior client-side leadership opportunity for a commercially astute project professional who can bring strong governance, stakeholder leadership and delivery discipline to complex projects within a purpose-driven organisation.

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Senior Project Manager – Major Works

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Sydney | Corporate Head Office | NSW

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Lead transformational capital projects that enhance the lives of older Australians.

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UPA is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager – Major Works to join our Property Projects team and play a key role in delivering our major capital works programme across NSW.

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This is a senior client-side leadership chance for a commercially astute project professional who can bring strong governance, stakeholder leadership and delivery discipline to complex projects within a purpose-driven organisation.

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About UPA

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United Protestant Association of NSW Limited (UPA) is a values-based, not-for-profit organisation dedicated to providing quality accommodation, care and support services that enable older Australians to live with dignity, respect and security.

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With a diverse property portfolio spanning residential aged care facilities, retirement villages and community assets, UPA's Property team manages the full asset lifecycle — from strategic planning and capital development through to delivery, maintenance and operational outcomes.

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Our Projects team delivers a broad range of capital works, including major developments, extensions, refurbishments, clinical upgrades and compliance improvements that directly support our residents, communities and teams.

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About the Role

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Reporting to the Project Director – Major Works,



the Senior Project Manager will lead the successful delivery of complex capital projects from business case approval through to design, procurement, construction, commissioning, handover and defects completion.

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You will be responsible for ensuring projects are delivered safely, efficiently and transparently, managing scope, cost, programme, quality, risk and stakeholder expectations throughout the project lifecycle.

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Working closely with internal stakeholders, consultants, contractors and operational teams, you will ensure projects are delivered with minimal disruption to residents, families and site operations.

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Key Responsibilities

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- Lead the end-to-end delivery of major capital works projects across NSW.
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- Develop and maintain project programmes, budgets, risk registers and governance reporting.
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- Manage consultants, contractors and multidisciplinary project teams.
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- Lead design coordination, approvals, procurement and construction delivery.
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- Oversee contract administration including variations, claims, RFIs and cost reporting.
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- Monitor project performance against safety, quality, programme and financial objectives.
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- Coordinate commissioning, operational readiness, handover and defects management.
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- Build strong relationships with executives, operational leaders, government bodies and external partners.
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- Provide leadership, mentoring and support to Project Managers and project resources.
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About You

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You are an experienced project leader with a strong track record delivering complex construction or infrastructure projects. You combine technical expertise with commercial awareness and the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.

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You will bring:

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- Tertiary qualifications in construction management, project management, engineering, architecture, property, planning or a related discipline.
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- 8–10+ years' experience delivering complex building or infrastructure projects.
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- Proven experience managing projects through the full lifecycle from concept to completion.
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- Strong knowledge of procurement, contract administration, cost control, risk management and project governance.
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- Experience leading consultants, contractors and multidisciplinary teams.
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- Understanding of NSW planning, building and WHS requirements.
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- Excellent communication, negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
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- Current driver's licence and willingness to travel to UPA project sites across NSW.
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Desirable Experience

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Experience within aged care, retirement living, healthcare, disability accommodation or other live operating environments will be highly regarded.

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Professional accreditation such as AIPM, PMP, PRINCE2 or equivalent is desirable, along with experience delivering projects under contracts such as AS4000, AS4902, GC21 or similar.

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Why Join UPA?

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At UPA, your work will have a meaningful impact. You will be delivering projects that create safe, modern and welcoming environments for older Australians and the communities who support them.

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You will join a collaborative Property team where your expertise will help shape the future of UPA's built environment and support our mission of providing care, dignity and respect.

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If you are ready to lead major projects with purpose, impact and lasting value, we would love to hear from you.

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