Job Description
20d ago , from Our Mob - Job Board for First Nations Jobseekers
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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 opportunity for a commercially astute project qualified 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 AS****, AS****, 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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📌 Senior Project Manager - Property (New South Wales)
🏢 UPA Corporation Bhd
📍 New South Wales