Job Description

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- Deliver construction, security hardening, maintenance and refurbishment projects across rural and remote NSW Teacher and Police Housing portfolios
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- Manage projects across the full lifecycle: planning, procurement, governance, stakeholder engagement, risk management and delivery
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- Act as client-side project manager for the Teacher Housing Authority
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- Lead and oversee external consultants and contractors
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- Manage procurement and contract administration under the NSW Procurement Policy Framework, including MW21 and GC21 contracts
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- Program-manage multiple work packages, including budgets, schedules, quality control, stakeholder coordination, reporting and MS Project management
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- Present to steering committees and the Board
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- Ensure scoping, tendering, contract award, defect and completion processes comply with government procurement requirements
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- Prepare approvals and governance documentation, including briefing notes, Minister's notes, board papers and financial documentation
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- Maintain project records, databases and property condition data
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- Manage defect liability periods, documentation handover and site meetings
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- Provide ongoing property maintenance advice and undertake regional travel as required
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Requirements

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- Experience managing projects through the full lifecycle, including planning, procurement, governance, delivery and close-out
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- Strong project management skills, including managing risks, budgets, timelines and competing priorities
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- Well-developed stakeholder engagement and relationship management skills across government, industry and community stakeholders
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- Excellent communication skills and ability to prepare reports, briefings and project documentation and present complex information clearly
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- Sound knowledge of property maintenance, construction and project delivery principles, governance, procurement, contractual administration,



compliance and risk management frameworks
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- Ability to plan, document, prioritise and adapt in a quick-paced environment
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- Relevant tertiary qualifications in construction management, facilities management or a related discipline
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- Regional travel at short notice, including overnight travel, as required
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- Completion of or willingness to complete 11084NAT Asbestos Awareness course
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- Valid NSW Driver's Licence – Class C
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- Valid NSW White Card
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- Current First Aid certification, including HLTAID009, HLTAID010 and HLTAID011
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- Proven experience in the construction industry
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- Strong people management and coordination skills
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- High-level written and verbal communication skills
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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing construction and maintenance projects across their full lifecycle, with a strong focus on procurement, governance, and stakeholder engagement. Proficient in preparing project documentation and ensuring compliance with government procurement requirements.

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Highest-signal resume keywords

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- Project Management
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- Stakeholder Engagement
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- Procurement Administration
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- Construction Industry Experience
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- Communication Skills
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Hard Skills

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- Project Lifecycle Management
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- Risk Management
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- Budget Management
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- Contract Administration
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- Property Maintenance Knowledge
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- Governance Documentation Preparation
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- MS Project Management
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- Tendering Processes
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- Defect Liability Management
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- Construction Principles
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Soft Skills

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- Relationship Management
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- People Management
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- Coordination Skills
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- Adaptability
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- Clear Communication
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Certifications & Qualifications

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- 11084NAT Asbestos Awareness Course
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- NSW Driver's Licence – Class C
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- NSW White Card
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- First Aid Certification (HLTAID009, HLTAID010, HLTAID011)
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Industry Keywords

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- Construction
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- Procurement Policy Framework
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- Government Compliance
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- Project Delivery
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- Rural and Remote Housing
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