Deliver construction, security hardening, maintenance and refurbishment projects across rural and remote NSW Teacher and Police Housing portfolios
Manage projects across the full lifecycle: planning, procurement, governance, stakeholder engagement, risk management and delivery
Act as client-side project manager for the Teacher Housing Authority
Lead and oversee external consultants and contractors
Manage procurement and contract administration under the NSW Procurement Policy Framework, including MW21 and GC21 contracts
Program-manage multiple work packages, including budgets, schedules, quality control, stakeholder coordination, reporting and MS Project management
Present to steering committees and the Board
Ensure scoping, tendering, contract award, defect and completion processes comply with government procurement requirements
Prepare approvals and governance documentation, including briefing notes, Minister's notes, board papers and financial documentation
Maintain project records, databases and property condition data
Manage defect liability periods, documentation handover and site meetings
Provide ongoing property maintenance advice and undertake regional travel as required
Requirements
Experience managing projects through the full lifecycle, including planning, procurement, governance, delivery and close-out
Robust project management skills, including managing risks, budgets, timelines and competing priorities
Well-developed stakeholder engagement and relationship management skills across government, industry and community stakeholders
Excellent communication skills and ability to prepare reports, briefings and project documentation and present complex information clearly
Sound knowledge of property maintenance, construction and project delivery principles, governance, procurement, contractual administration,



compliance and risk management frameworks
Ability to plan, document, prioritise and adapt in a fast-paced workplace
Relevant tertiary qualifications in construction management, facilities management or a related discipline
Regional travel at short notice, including overnight travel, as required
Completion of or willingness to complete *****NAT Asbestos Awareness course
Valid NSW Driver's Licence – Class C
Valid NSW White Card
Current First Aid certification, including HLTAID009, HLTAID010 and HLTAID011
Proven experience in the construction industry
Strong people management and coordination skills
High-level written and verbal communication skills
Core Competencies
Demonstrates expertise in managing construction and maintenance projects across their full lifecycle, with a solid focus on procurement, governance, and stakeholder engagement.
Proficient in preparing project documentation and ensuring compliance with government procurement requirements.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Project Management
Stakeholder Engagement
Procurement Administration
Construction Industry Experience
Communication Skills
Hard Skills
Project Lifecycle Management
Risk Management
Budget Management
Contract Administration
Property Maintenance Knowledge
Governance Documentation Preparation
MS Project Management
Tendering Processes
Defect Liability Management
Construction Principles
Soft Skills
Relationship Management
People Management
Coordination Skills
Adaptability
Clear Communication
Certifications & Qualifications
*****NAT Asbestos Awareness Course
NSW Driver's Licence – Class C
NSW White Card
First Aid Certification (HLTAID009, HLTAID010, HLTAID011)
Industry Keywords
Construction
Procurement Policy Framework
Government Compliance
Project Delivery
Rural and Remote Housing
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