Job Description
Randstad is currently partnering with a global leader in food processing and packaging solutions to find an experienced Project Manager for their Melbourne-based team. Our client is renowned for its commitment to innovation, sustainability, and "protecting what's good," providing cutting-edge technology to the world's largest food and beverage brands.
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This is a 6-12 month contract opportunity with the potential for extension or a transition into a permanent role for the right candidate.
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Senior Project Manager | Food & Beverage & FMCG
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The Opportunity
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In this role, you will hold overall responsibility for managing small-to-medium scale processing and packaging projects. You will lead multidisciplinary teams through the full project lifecycle-from work breakdown and planning to risk mitigation and final delivery.
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Rate: $80 - $100 per hour + Super (negotiable based on experience).
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Location: Based in Melbourne's Inner Suburbs.
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Travel: Approximately 35% domestic travel within Australia to visit client sites.
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What You Will Do
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Project Leadership: Provide end-to-end execution, ensuring deliverables meet contract agreements and project charters.
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Planning & Governance: Utilize global systems (SAP, Planview, CPM) to meet project tollgates and milestones regarding time, budget, and quality.
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Risk & Change Management: Identify project risks, develop response plans,



and manage scope changes through variation orders (VOs).
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Stakeholder Engagement: Manage internal and external stakeholders while securing transparent documentation and communication plans.
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Continuous Improvement: Support World Class Manufacturing (WCM) and "Lessons Learned" methodologies to optimize systems.
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Who You Are
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Experience: You possess 7-10+ years of proven project management experience, ideally within the Food and Beverage or FMCG industries.
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Education: A University degree in Engineering or a related technical field is highly preferred.
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Certifications: A solid foundation in Project Management fundamentals (PMP, Prince2, or equivalent).
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Industry Interest: An interest in exploring growth areas such as sustainability, wastewater, and plant-based products is highly regarded.
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Soft Skills: Exceptional leadership, negotiation, and analytical problem-solving skills.
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Why Join?
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This role offers the chance to work with global reusable solutions and contribute to the success of a world-class organization during an exciting period of growth in sustainable technology.
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At Randstad, we are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from any background.
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📌 Senior Project Manager (South Australia)
🏢 Randstad
📍 South Australia