About The Team
The Campus Development portfolio drives the University’s growth and sustainability by managing infrastructure, maintenance, and major capital projects. It leads the Campus Development Plan to ensure the campus evolves strategically, supporting innovation and the needs of students, staff, and the community. Through careful planning and sustainable design, the team creates a high-quality environment for learning, research, and engagement.
Your New Role!
Murdoch University is seeking a number of Project Managers to lead the delivery of capital projects across a diverse range of sizes and complexities — from minor works under $250k, to small ( We welcome applications from candidates with varied levels of project management experience, as we are looking to fill multiple roles across this project spectrum. Whether you’re experienced in large-scale infrastructure or in delivering smaller, focused projects, we encourage you to apply.
As part of the Campus Development portfolio, these roles are crucial in driving these strategic projects from inception to completion. Depending on the level of responsibility, these positions require a strong blend of technical expertise, leadership, and strategic oversight to deliver these projects on time, within scope, and on budget. The Project Manager will be responsible for managing external consultants and contractors, ensuring all project stages—from planning, design, and procurement through to construction and commissioning—are executed efficiently.
A key aspect of the role involves proactive engagement and collaboration with Murdoch delivery partners and stakeholders, and risk and opportunity management to best enable Murdoch investment priorities. The ability to coordinate across multiple internal and external stakeholders, including university leadership, academic units, delivery partners, government agencies, and consultants, is essential. The Senior Project Manager must balance competing priorities, ensuring each project aligns with the University’s sustainability commitments, operational objectives, and future-focused Campus Development Plan.
Beyond project execution, the Project Manager plays a critical role in driving continuous improvement within the portfolio by adopting industry best practice and innovation. This role contributes to shaping a sustainable, accessible, and dynamic campus that supports the University’s mission of fostering research, learning, and community engagement. Through effective leadership and strategic foresight, the Project Manager ensures that every project delivers value, enhances the student and staff experience, and reflects the University’s broader goals.

Your Key responsibilities will include –

• Manage and Deliver Projects: Oversee the coordination, management, and successful delivery of a portfolio of projects in alignment with the University’s Capital Works Investment Plan.
• Apply Industry Knowledge: Utilize expertise in design, procurement and construction methods/strategies, and supplier contract development, formation and management.
• Ensure Compliance and Governance: Ensure all activities adhere to relevant legislation, regulations, and guidelines while following the University’s policies and procedures.
• Project Management and Status Reporting: Assist with setting realistic project briefs, monitor performance against project management knowledge areas, and provide regular forecasts and reports to ensure projects are delivered within approved project constraints.

Please refer to the Position Descriptions for further details.
Project Lead
Project Manager
Senior Project Manager
What We Offer You!
This Continuous, Full-Time position attracts a competitive remuneration plus 17% employer superannuation contributions.
You’ll join a dynamic and talented team where diversity and innovation thrive. Our Bronze- tier status in the Australian Workplace Equality Index reflects our commitment to LGBTIQA+ inclusion, equity and creating a safe, welcoming environment for all. We strive to be the university of choice for First Nations peoples, honouring Indigenous knowledge. Sustainability is central to our community and guided by clear, confident leadership, we are working toward an ambitious future with goals of net zero emissions and zero waste by 2030.

As well as the flexibility to maintain a work life balance, our staff enjoy a vibrant, natural campus with world-class facilities, along with a variety of benefits, including:

• Periodic salary increases between 1 January 2025 to 1 July 2026 totalling an 8% increase!
• Flexible work arrangements
• Cultural Load and allowance - providing up to $8,944 per year to First Nations employees who are contributing cultural knowledge and perspectives beyond the scope of their role
• Indigenous Language Allowance
• Salary packaging options – such as purchasing leave, gym membership, car parking permit
• Employee Assistance Program
• On-campus services and facilities, such as a Childcare Centre, Gym, Vet Hospital, and Chiropractic Clinic

For further information, check out our
benefits and services page
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Join us!

Please apply online via the Apply Now button, along with submitting the following documents to support your application -

• A cover letter including a statement addressing the selection criteria (with reference to the Position Description)
• Your most recent resume (CV)

Selection Criteria:

• Postgraduate qualifications and minimum 5 years project management experience, or an equivalent combination of experience and training working on built form projects or within a facilities management environment.
• Sound understanding and application of Australian Standards, building codes of Australia and regulatory compliance requirements to minimise risk and maintain safety.
• Previous experience and the ability to prepare, manage and work within allocated budgets.
• Demonstrated ability to apply effective time management to ensure that competing demands for resources and services are met.

Applicants should refer to the Position Description for further details on the work requirements, duties, skills and experience required for this role. Applications sent by post or email will not be accepted.
Please note visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Applicants are expected to have current and valid work rights in Australia.
Applicants who have support or access requirements, are encouraged to advise this at the time of their application, to ensure appropriate assistance is provided throughout the recruitment process.
Contact Us
For enquiries about the opportunity on offer please reach out to Matt Price, Associate Director Capital Delivery, and quote JR103857 as the reference.
Applications Close on 6th June 2025(11:59pm AWST)
The University reserves the right to withdraw this advertisement at any time.
Murdoch University acknowledges the different perspectives, skills and experience that people from different backgrounds bring to strengthen its workforce. Murdoch University is committed to enhancing diversity in all its forms and strongly encourages suitably qualified candidates from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, people with disability, people of CaLD background and people of diverse genders to apply for this important position.
Murdoch University values workplace diversity, promotes inclusion, and strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, women, and individuals with disability. Applicants who have support or access requirements, are encouraged to advise this at the time of their application, to ensure appropriate assistance is provided throughout the recruitment process

• Manage and Deliver Projects: Oversee the coordination, management, and successful delivery of a portfolio of projects in alignment with the University’s Capital Works Investment Plan.
• Apply Industry Knowledge: Utilize expertise in design, procurement and construction methods/strategies, and supplier contract development, formation and management.
• Ensure Compliance and Governance: Ensure all activities adhere to relevant legislation, regulations, and guidelines while following the University’s policies and procedures.
• Project Management and Status Reporting: Assist with setting realistic project briefs, monitor performance against project management knowledge areas, and provide regular forecasts and reports to ensure projects are delivered within approved project constraints