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Project Manager – (non-IT)
About the client: This department is committed to fostering a supportive and dynamic work environment where you can thrive both professionally and personally.
About the role: A requirement exists for project management resource(s) with a project/construction management background who possess skills in project delivery and an understanding of security measures in building projects.
The successful candidate:
Ability to liaise with key stakeholders and develop project briefs to deliver security upgrade projects.
What’s on Offer:
Contract Length: 3 months + 12-month extension
Location: Canberra
Security Requirement: NV2
Hourly Rate: $85 - $105 inc super
To Apply: Applications close Wednesday 30th April 2025. Please upload your resume to apply. Candidates will need to be willing to undergo pre-employment screening checks which may include, ID and work rights, security clearance verification and any other client requested checks. Please note you may need to complete selection criteria to complete this application process. We will be in touch with instructions for suitably skilled candidates. Please email lisab@whizdom.com.au for any further information.
Why partner with Whizdom?
We’re Whizdom. We view you as an extension of our strong, dependable brand and have differentiators which really are different! The Whizdom way:
Our team of talented people are passionate about your experience, doing the right thing always, with a focus on your long-term career goals. We even give you a best in industry merch pack! Even if this role isn’t the exact fit for you, we would love a chat, contact us to find out more!
Non IT Project Manager
| Job title : | Non IT Project Manager |
| Contract type : | Contract |
| Location : | Canberra |
| Sectors : | |
| Salary : | $85 - $105 per hour, Benefits: Same Day Pay |
| Start date : | 2025-04-21 00:00:00 |
| Duration : | 3 months + 12 |
| Job Reference : | V-51591 |
| Contact name : | Lisa Berjak |
| Contact email : | lisab@whizdom.com.au |
| Job published : | 4 days ago |
About the client: This department is committed to fostering a supportive and dynamic work environment where you can thrive both professionally and personally.
About the role: A requirement exists for project management resource(s) with a project/construction management background who possess skills in project delivery and an understanding of security measures in building projects.
- Provide leadership, direction, and motivation to the project team.
- Ensure the required deliverables are produced to the required quality standard.
- Ensure approved time (schedule and cost (budget) are managed consistent with project objectives.
- Integrate the project management stakeholders throughout the 5 phases of the project.
- Liaise with the project customers, stakeholders and governance bodies, such as a Program Management Office in delivering the project.
- Liaise with the project stakeholders to ensure project objectives are achieved.
- Manage project scope, risks and stakeholder expectations to ensure integration of project activities.
- Mange the design and documentation through the 5 project phases – Initiation/Design and Document/Delivery/HOTO/DLP.
- Manage project variations and changes and maintain the change control process.
- Coordinate and prepare regular progress reports and communication with key stakeholders.
- Establish project administration systems, document control and record management processes.
- Prepare, manage, review and update project documentation including risk and communications plans in conjunction with project team members.
- Manage project costs through cost estimating, budgeting, monitoring and contingency management.
- Ensure appropriate quality standards and quality assurance requirements are met.
- Liaise with suppliers, consultants and contractors as required.
- Ensure the project schedule is maintained and regularly report progress.
- Manage the risk management process, including the development of contingency plans, reviewing residual risks and escalating risks that cannot be managed at the project level.
- Monitor overall progress, use of resources and initiate corrective action where necessary.
- Coordinate handover and completion activities and documents.
- Identify and document lessons learned during the project.
- Ensure the project meets its legislative obligations, eg: Workplace Health and Safety Act, Disability Discrimination Act
The successful candidate:
Ability to liaise with key stakeholders and develop project briefs to deliver security upgrade projects.
- Manage the procurement of consultants and contractors to deliver security projects.
- Design reviewed against the project brief.
- Review design documentation for consistency, usability and implementation of security components.
- Identify issues prior to commencing components of the build and re-prioritise if required.
- Undertake site visits where required.
- Develop statement of work for external contractors.
- Draft contract Work Orders.
- Demonstrated ability to understand and monitor associated budgets.
What’s on Offer:
Contract Length: 3 months + 12-month extension
Location: Canberra
Security Requirement: NV2
Hourly Rate: $85 - $105 inc super
To Apply: Applications close Wednesday 30th April 2025. Please upload your resume to apply. Candidates will need to be willing to undergo pre-employment screening checks which may include, ID and work rights, security clearance verification and any other client requested checks. Please note you may need to complete selection criteria to complete this application process. We will be in touch with instructions for suitably skilled candidates. Please email lisab@whizdom.com.au for any further information.
Why partner with Whizdom?
We’re Whizdom. We view you as an extension of our strong, dependable brand and have differentiators which really are different! The Whizdom way:
- We pay our contractors same day you submit your timesheet!
- We are Level 3, DISP certified and have signed the Veteran Employment Commitment and been awarded the highest level of compliance to this important initiative, proactively assisting veterans transitioning from the forces to civilian roles. We’ve been lucky enough to win industry awards for our high level of process compliance and are ISO 9001 certified. Our commitment to reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions has been accredited in line with large global organisations.
- We value diversity and welcome applications from Indigenous Australians, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and people living with a disability.
Our team of talented people are passionate about your experience, doing the right thing always, with a focus on your long-term career goals. We even give you a best in industry merch pack! Even if this role isn’t the exact fit for you, we would love a chat, contact us to find out more!