Multiple Opportunities Available for Client Side Project Managers to work with Key Cultural Institutions Your new company

Hays is proud to partner with one of the country's key cultural institutions that play a vital part of the Australian cultural landscape. They are currently seeking several experienced Client Side Project Managers to join their Capital Works team and contribute to the management of significant building and infrastructure projects across this iconic heritage building.

Your new role

Reporting to the Senior Project Manager, the Level 6 Assistant Project Manager will support in the delivery of significant construction projects efficiently and to a high standard.

Coordinate contract administration and financial management activities in a construction environment

Assist with contractor, consultant and stakeholder management to keep projects aligned with scope, programme and budget

Maintain project registers, monitor risks and issues, and support contingency planning and mitigation strategies

Prepare project reports, governance and risk management

Monitor budgets, commitments and expenditure, providing accurate and timely reporting

What you'll need to succeed

Demonstrated experience supporting or delivering capital works, construction or building projects across the project lifecycle

Robust scheduling and programme management capability, including deconflicting concurrent work, and competing project priorities

Experience assessing extension of time (EOT)



claims and supporting effective contract administration in a construction setting

Sound capability in procurement, budget management, project reporting, governance and risk management

Experience contributing to interior design, refurbishment or fit-out projects will be highly regarded

Knowledge of Commonwealth Government procurement, governance and financial processes will be highly regarded

Relevant qualifications in construction, project management, engineering, architecture, interior design or a related discipline

Excellent organisational skills, attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities

What you'll get in return A long-term non-ongoing contract directly with the National Gallery of Australia A Level 6 salary starting from $92,000 plus 15.4% superannuation The opportunity to contribute to multiple projects within a nationally significant cultural institution An excellent pathway for a construction or client-side project professional seeking experience in the Commonwealth environment A collaborative, supportive and friendly team environment

What you need to do now

If this opportunity sounds like the right next step for you, click 'apply now' to submit an up-to-date copy of your CV. For a confidential discussion, contact William Ballam on 02 6112 7655 or email [email protected].

If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Please click here to apply.

📌 Project Manager (Canberra)
🏢 William Ballam
📍 Canberra