Project Lead (Infrastructure Planning)

 

Main characteristics

Location

Sydney, New South Wales

Company

Department of Education

Salary

$139,787 $161,663 plus superannuation

Employment type

Full time

Category

Construction

Job summary

Exciting project management opportunities are available for enthusiastic and experienced individuals who wish to make a difference in the development and delivery of critical school infrastructure projects across NSW.Multiple Temporary Full-Time Positions for up to 4 yearsLocation: Sydney CBD with convenient access to major transport hubsHybrid working arrangements availableCompetitive salary ranging from $139,787 to $161,663 plus super 35 hour work week plus Flex Leave EntitlementsFitness Passport unlocking access to 1500+ fitness facilities

Vacancies for a Project Lead (Infrastructure Delivery) is also available here

About the Role
School Infrastructure NSW (SINSW) is delivering new school buildings, major upgrades and maintenance strategies to ensure every school-aged child has access to high quality education facilities at their local public school. This encompasses the largest investment in public education infrastructure in the history of NSW.

Your role as the Project Lead is to lead and manage project teams in infrastructure planning to meet a range of identified service needs for new and upgraded school infrastructure and enable successful project delivery in alignment with core strategic directions and priorities.

The role will require you to:Lead and oversee the development of infrastructure projects, from initial project planning through to construction phase delivery, to ensure the use and application of best practice project management methodologies in accordance with agreed governance, assurance and funding processes.Lead the design and development of complex infrastructure business cases for NSW Treasury approval, including service need identification; cost/benefit analysis; and the preparation of education rationales and technical assessments, to maximise resource efficiencies and support current and future school infrastructure needs.Provide expert technical advice and analysis, and prepare and develop recommendations on a range of complex infrastructure planning issues and priorities to inform evidence-based decision making.

For more information please review the role description or visit School Infrastructure NSW & the Department website.

About You
With a collaborative style and agile mindset, you will be a proactive self-starter and experienced in managing projects with competing and changing priorities. You will have experience working with multi-disciplinary teams and multiple stakeholders to ensure the delivery of high-quality project outcomes within tight timeframes.

Essential RequirementsRelevant tertiary qualifications and/or demonstrated equivalent, relevant professional experience.Current general construction card (White card), or attainment of one within a reasonable timeframe.Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to the value of public education.

Key knowledge and experienceExtensive project management experience to plan, manage and deliver multiple projects on time and within resources.Knowledge of and commitment to implementing the Departments Aboriginal Education Policy and upholding the Departments Partnership Agreement with the NSW AECG and to ensure quality outcomes for Aboriginal people.

How to apply
When applying you will need to:Submit a cover letter (maximum 2 pages) outlining how you meet the requirements and capabilities of this roleAttach an up-to-date resume (maximum of 5 pages)

Note: the selection process will include a range of assessment techniques to assist in determining your suitability for the role. Successful candidates will be required to undertake pre-employment screening which includes a National Criminal History Check.

Closing date: Tuesday 8 August 2023 at 11:59pm.

For role enquiries please contact Jenna Adams, Executive Officer - Infrastructure Planning SINSW, at 0439 535 641 or by email to [email protected]

We welcome applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse groups, the LGBTQIA+ community, veterans, refugees and people with disability. If we can make some adjustments to our recruitment/interview process to better enable you to shine, please contact the Diversity and Inclusion Team ([email protected] ) or visit NSW Department of Education Diversity and Inclusion.

A talent pool may be created through this recruitment process. A talent pool is a group of applicants who have been assessed and identified as suitable for this role, and who may be considered for a range of similar roles, including temporary, term or ongoing roles, over the next 18 months.