Job Description
Harnest is the social and affordable housing arm of Mazzei Group, delivering social housing, Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA), and medium-density projects across Victoria and South Australia.
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With a strong forward pipeline and long-term government and community partners, Harnest is focused on predictable delivery, quality outcomes and lasting social impact — building not just projects, but stronger communities.
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The Opportunity
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We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead the delivery of a portfolio of social housing and Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA) projects.
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You will take full ownership of end-to-end project delivery - from pre-construction and procurement through to completion - ensuring outcomes are commercially disciplined, technically robust and socially meaningful.
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Key Responsibilities
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Lead the end-to-end delivery of a portfolio of social housing and SDA projects
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Establish and maintain disciplined cost, program, risk and reporting controls across multiple projects
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Manage AS-based head contracts, variations, EOTs and commercial risk with confidence
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Build trusted relationships with government, client, consultant and authority stakeholders
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Mentor Project Coordinators, Contract Administrators and Site teams, embedding consistent standards and behaviours
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Drive a culture of quality, safety and continuous improvement across the portfolio
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Support resource planning,



sequencing and performance reporting to ensure predictable outcomes
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About You
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5+ years' experience as a Project Manager within construction
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Solid working knowledge of AS-based contracts, regulatory frameworks and compliance requirements
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Commercially astute, with disciplined approaches to cost control, forecasting and risk management
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Confident communicator, able to engage senior stakeholders and provide clear, balanced advice
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A leader who coaches others, raises standards and builds systems that endure
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Why Join Harnest
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Join a values-led construction group, backed by Mazzei Group, with the stability and scale to support complex, long-term delivery
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Work within a business delivering $100m+ annual turnover with a $150m+ forward pipeline
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Lead meaningful, purpose-driven projects across social housing, SDA and medium-density that deliver tangible community outcomes
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Be part of a fully integrated, end-to-end business spanning advisory, design and construction — enabling greater control, collaboration and quality
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Step into a role where you are trusted to set standards, influence delivery models and shape how projects are delivered — not simply manage them
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Work alongside experienced, grounded and approachable leaders who are actively involved and genuinely invested in their people
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📌 Project Manager (Victoria)
🏢 Mazzei Group
📍 Victoria