About Us

Sydney Grammar School is an independent non-denominational day School for boys. The secondary School (7-12) is located on College Street in the city of Sydney and the two preparatory Schools are located at Edgecliff (K-Year 6) and St Ives (Preschool-Year 6).

About the role

Sydney Grammar School is seeking a highly motivated and qualified Project Manager Facilities to join the School’s Facilities Department.

This is a full time, fixed-term position, commencing ASAP on a fixed-term basis of 2 years, with the possibility of extension.

Key responsibilities

- Manage the delivery of capital works, refurbishment, remediation, fit-out, infrastructure, and campus development projects from concept through to completion.
- Prepare project briefs, scopes of work, budgets, programs, procurement strategies, and project delivery plans.
- Coordinate consultants, architects, engineers, certifiers, contractors, and specialist advisors.
- Manage design development, authority approvals, construction works, commissioning, practical completion, and defects liability periods.
- Ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards.
- Monitor project progress and contractor performance against approved programs and contractual obligations.
- Manage project risks and implement mitigation strategies.
- Review and assess contractor claims, variations, extension of time requests, and project documentation.
- Prepare and manage project budgets and cost plans, monitor expenditure and forecasts, and raise Purchase Orders in accordance with School procurement procedures.
- Ensure all projects comply with relevant legislation, regulations,



Australian Standards, Building Code requirements, and School policies.

About you

- Degree or tertiary qualification in Project Management, Construction Management, Engineering, Building, Architecture, Quantity Surveying, or a related discipline.
- Demonstrated minimum of 10 years' experience delivering capital works and construction projects.
- Strong understanding of project management methodologies and construction delivery processes.
- Experience managing consultants, contractors, and external stakeholders.
- Experience managing project budgets and financial reporting.
- Experience preparing and administering contracts and tenders.
- Sound understanding of the NSW Building Code, Australian Standards, and construction legislation.
- Strong understanding of WHS legislation and contractor management requirements.
- Experience using contractor management systems such as LinkSafe, Rapid Global, Avetta, or similar.
- Current NSW Driver Licence and Current Working With Children Check.

Why Work at Sydney Grammar? At Grammar, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We offer a supportive and collaborative environment where staff can grow professionally, feel valued and enjoy being part of a vibrant selective school community.

What we offer:





- Competitive above-award salaries and salary packaging options
- A strong professional learning culture, including mentoring, accreditation support and postgraduate study assistance
- Wellbeing support, including an Employee Assistance Program and annual flu vaccinations
- Great staff amenities, including daily catered morning tea, occasional staff lunches and free on-site parking
- Quality resources, including school-provided laptops and access to the School Library
- Join a community committed to excellence in education and to supporting the people who make it possible.

Commencement Date: Term I 2027 Conclusion Date: Term IV 2028

Application closing date: Applications will close when a successful applicant is sourced.

General information about the School may be found on the School’s website at http://www.sydgram.nsw.edu.au

Enquiries, including those regarding the details of the remuneration package, may be directed to [email protected]

How to Apply

Applications should be addressed to the Headmaster.

Applications must be sent to [email protected] with the following:

Cover Letter

• Introduce yourself, the reasons for applying for the position, and why you are a suitable candidate.

Application Form

• Located on the School website https://www.sydgram.nsw.edu.au/employment-grammar/

• Complete all the details and answer all questions, including providing referee details.

Resume

• Work history, educational qualifications, and other relevant professional and personal experiences.

Successful applications must comply with the Children’s Guardian Act 2019.

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