Senior Project Manager

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Austin Health is the major provider of tertiary health services, health professional education and research across three campuses in the north-east of Melbourne and statewide. We have a highly engaged, diverse and collaborative workforce that is unified by our goal to help people live healthy and fulfilled lives. 

About Capital Works and Infrastructure

Capital Works and Infrastructure are responsible for capital projects throughout the Austin Hospital (AH), Royal Talbot Rehabilitation Centre (RTRC) and the Heidelberg Repatriation Hospital (HRH).

Capital developments and regenerations provide an appropriate environment for the patients, staff and visitors which enable Austin Health to deliver the health care and strategic objectives of the organisation.

About the role

The Senior Project Manager will report to the Manager of Capital Works and Infrastructure, and will be responsible for the planning and management of the Capital Works and Infrastructure Projects in line with the agreed scope, budget and construction programme.

Our works range from minor refurbishment projects to the planning and construction of new facilities, including infrastructure replacement activities.

About you

As the Senior Project Manager, You will be someone who has excellent communication skills, with a strong commitment to delivering projects on time, budget and scope. You’ll bring energy and drive to your work, and have a keen interest in developing your skillset.

To be successful in this role, you'll bring with you:

• Excellent project management skills
• Experience in delivering infrastructure replacement projects in an operational environment
• Excellent stakeholder management skills
• Qualifications in construction or engineering and Work, Health and safety.

Our benefits 

Working at Austin Health means enjoying a strong sense of purpose, engaging in meaningful work every day. Our people also receive a variety of rewarding benefits, including: 

• Greater take-home pay through generous salary packaging, for living expenses, meals, and holiday accommodation. 
• A suite of wellness initiatives designed to support you, including discounted fitness memberships and special offers on health insurance, and a comprehensive wellbeing program. 
• Onsite childcare at Austin Hospital, easy access via public transport and car parking options. 
• Mentoring and career development opportunities. 

Work with us! 

We are committed to cultural safety and health equity for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander People. We celebrate, value, and include people of all backgrounds, genders, identities, cultures, bodies, and abilities. We welcome and support applications from talented people identifying as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, people with disability, neurodiverse people, LGBTQIA+ and people of all ages and cultures. 

If you feel this role is right for you, we encourage your early application. Even if you don’t meet every single requirement, we encourage you to apply. What matters most is your passion, your drive and your willingness to learn and contribute. Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and interviews may take place prior to the closing date. This means we reserve the right to close a job ad prior to the advertised closing date. 

All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory National Police Check and if required, a Working With Children Check. Austin Health is a child safe organisation, committed to upholding the rights, safety, and wellbeing of children and young people in line with Child Safe Standards. If you require any reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process, you are welcome to reach out to the hiring manager: Sue Barclay, Director Capital Works Infrastructure at  Sue.BARCLAY@austin.org.au.

Interested in finding out more about this opportunity? Read the position description for further details. 

Application closing date: Monday 13 July 2026