Senior Relocation Project Manager – Major Corporate Relocation

Melbourne | Full Time 12 month Contract

About the Opportunity

An established Australian relocation management consultancy is seeking an exceptional Senior Relocation Project Manager to join its proposed delivery team for a major corporate relocation project in Melbourne.

This is an opportunity to take a leading role in the planning and delivery of a complex, large scale workplace relocation involving several thousand employees, multiple business units, specialist operational environments and extensive furniture, equipment and storage requirements.

We are currently preparing a competitive tender submission and are seeking an experienced relocation professional whose credentials, expertise and demonstrated track record will strengthen our proposed project team.

The successful candidate will be nominated as a key member of our tender submission, with engagement subject to the successful award of the project.

The Role

As the Senior Relocation Project Manager, you will lead the day to day planning, coordination and delivery of the relocation program, working closely with the Project Director, client representatives and key project stakeholders.

Key responsibilities include:

- Developing and managing detailed relocation strategies, programs and implementation plans.
- Leading stakeholder engagement and relocation planning across multiple business units.
- Managing storage audits, storage reduction initiatives, asset mapping and destination allocations.
- Planning the relocation of specialist operational areas, furniture, equipment and technology assets.
- Coordinating with technology teams and specialist contractors to ensure business continuity.
- Developing detailed move sequencing, logistics plans and weekend implementation schedules.
- Managing removalist procurement, contractor coordination and vendor performance.
- Overseeing building access, loading dock arrangements, lift scheduling and operational constraints.




- Leading move readiness assessments, risk management and contingency planning.
- Managing move weekend operations, including relocation supervisors, contractors and client stakeholders.
- Coordinating post-move support, issue resolution and project close-out.

About You

We are specifically seeking a relocation management specialist with substantial experience delivering major corporate workplace relocations.

This is not a general facilities management or construction project management role. Demonstrated experience personally leading the planning and delivery of complex workplace relocations is essential.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate:

- Extensive corporate relocation management experience, preferably involving 1,000+ employees.
- A proven track record managing large, staged or multi-weekend relocation programs.
- Strong understanding of relocation logistics, workplace operations and business continuity.
- Experience managing complex stakeholder environments and multiple business units.
- Demonstrated ability to independently develop detailed relocation programs, move schedules and implementation methodologies.
- Experience coordinating technology relocations and specialist equipment movements.
- Strong contractor procurement and management capabilities.
- Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement and problem solving skills.
- Confidence working directly with senior client representatives.
- A highly organised, proactive and solutions focused approach.

Experience delivering major corporate headquarters relocations, large professional services environments or complex operational facilities will be highly regarded.





Contract Details

- Location: Melbourne, Victoria.
- Engagement: Full time contract position.
- Anticipated commencement: Late 2026 / early 2027, subject to project award.
- Anticipated duration: Approximately 12 months, including planning, implementation and post-move activities.
- Working arrangements: Primarily onsite, with flexibility aligned to project requirements.
- Weekend work: Required during designated relocation weekends.

This role offers the chance to take ownership of a significant corporate relocation program, supported by an experienced specialist consultancy.

We are seeking someone committed to delivering an exceptional client experience. Continued engagement throughout the project will be subject to satisfactory performance, client satisfaction and project requirements.

How to Apply

As this opportunity forms part of a competitive tender submission, we are particularly interested in candidates with a strong, well presented CV demonstrating relevant project experience and successful delivery outcomes.

Please submit your CV together with a brief covering statement outlining:

- The largest corporate relocation you have personally managed, including approximate employee numbers.
- Your specific responsibilities in planning and delivering the relocation.
- Examples of complex, staged or multi-weekend relocations you have successfully delivered.
- Your availability to commence in late 2026 or early 2027.
- That you understand it is an prospect based on award and what your current notice period is for your current employer.
- Expected Day Rate based on your level of experience in this field.

Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for a confidential discussion.

Please note: This is a prospective contract opportunity associated with an active tender process. Appointment is conditional upon the consultancy being awarded the project.

Pay: $560.00 – $700.00 per day

Work Location: In person

📌 Senior Workplace Relocation Lead (Melbourne)
🏢 Important Company of the Sector
📍 Melbourne