Procurement & Administration Project Manager at Downer Group

Bendigo, Victoria, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

06 Jul, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

07 Apr, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Procurement, Administration, Project management, Governance, Asset management, Compliance, Reporting, Stakeholder management, Audit readiness, Continuous improvement, Organizational skills, Coordination, Communication

Industry

Civil Engineering

Description

We currently have an opportunity for a Procurement & Administration Project Manager in Bendigo to join our Health & Education team and play a key role in driving effective procurement outcomes and strong administrative governance across our operations. Reporting to the Asset Manager, you’ll support the delivery of high‑quality, compliant and value‑driven services that underpin our essential infrastructure. What You’ll Do This role offers a broad scope, with key responsibilities including: * Leading procurement and administrative project activities to support asset and operational requirements across the Health & Education portfolio. * Managing procurement processes, documentation and reporting to ensure compliance with Downer policies and client obligations. * Partnering with internal stakeholders and suppliers to achieve timely, cost‑effective and high‑quality outcomes. * Supporting governance, audit readiness and continuous improvement initiatives across procurement and administration functions. * Contributing to a collaborative, inclusive team culture where planning, communication and shared success are valued. What You’ll Bring * Experience in procurement, administration or project management within asset‑intensive, facilities or operational environments. * Strong organisational and coordination skills, with confidence managing multiple priorities and stakeholders. * A detail‑focused mindset with the ability to work across systems, processes and reporting requirements. * A collaborative, approachable working style with a commitment to quality and continuous improvement. * A proactive attitude, curiosity to learn, and confidence to contribute ideas and improvements. More than anything, you’ll bring a strong work ethic, a positive attitude, and a commitment to delivering high-quality outcomes for our clients. Why Downer? At Downer, we plan, create, and sustain essential public services across Australia and New Zealand. From hospitals to data centres and defence partnerships, we manage critical infrastructure that keeps communities thriving. What It Means to Belong at Downer We’re proud of our high-performance culture and commitment to diversity, offering: * Training and development to support and diversify your career. * With 30% of vacancies filled internally you’ll find real opportunities to advance your career. * Perks@Downer: healthcare discounts, great savings on retail purchases, car purchases and much more. * Employee Assistance Program: professional support for you and your family when you need it most. You want your work to matter and so do we. With over 26,000 people across Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific, our team is made up of individuals with unique perspectives, backgrounds, and ideas. We know that diversity makes us stronger and we actively celebrate it through our commitment to inclusion and belonging. We’re committed to building a team that reflects the diverse communities we serve and we welcome people of all ages, genders, sexual orientations, cultures, abilities, and lived experiences. We especially encourage applications from those whose voices have traditionally been underrepresented in our industry, including women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, Māori and Pasifika Peoples, veterans, people with disability, and neurodivergent individuals. Even if your experience doesn’t align perfectly with this role, we’d still like to hear from you. If it feels like the right fit, apply - potential counts, and so do you. As a WORK180 Endorsed Employer, we support flexibility that works for your life, inclusive leadership that values your voice, and equitable access to opportunity so you can do your best work and bring your whole self to it. If you need support or adjustments through the recruitment process, just let us know, we’re here to help you put your best foot forward.

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Responsibilities

The role involves leading procurement and administrative project activities to support asset and operational requirements within the Health & Education portfolio. You will also manage procurement processes, ensure policy compliance, and partner with stakeholders to deliver high-quality, cost-effective outcomes.