Senior Project Manager - Capital Projects at ACT Health

City of Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

01 Sep, 26

Salary

178704.0

Posted On

03 Jun, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Project Management, Capital Project Delivery, Procurement, Stakeholder Negotiation, Leadership, Compliance Management, Australian Standards, Health Facility Guidelines, Project Scoping, Works Coordination

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Employment Type: Full Time, Temporary 24 months with possibility of extension and/or permanency Classification: Infrastructure Officer 5 (603606) Salary: $178,704 Pro Rata (Plus 12.5%25 Super) Location: North Canberra Hospital Section: Infrastructure and Facility Services Closing Date: 16th June 2026 What can we offer you: • City living without the traffic – click here to see why you should live in Canberra. • Competitive pay rates and excellent working conditions within a tertiary hospital. • Salary Packaging with many options that provide full fringe benefits tax concessions. • Flexible working conditions. To find out more on what a career at CHS can give you, the benefits of working with us and why Canberra is Australia's happiest city click here: Benefits of working with us - Canberra Health Services (act.gov.au) About the Role: The NCH Projects Team is responsible for project scoping, project procurement, project management and works coordination with delivery partners (Infrastructure Canberra and TCH Projects) across all NCH and CHH. The Senior Project Manager will report to the Project Director, Capital Project Delivery (CPD) and will be responsible for leading assigned projects from inception through to post completion phase. The role may require management of staff including admin or project support roles. The Senior Project Manager will have a detailed understanding of ACT Government Procurement and project delivery methodologies including a comprehensive knowledge of relevant Compliance, Australian Standards, Legislation, Australian Health Facility Guidelines, Regulations, Code of Practice and the ability to interpret CHS Policies and Procedures. The incumbent will provide outstanding leadership and management skills, have extensive experience, negotiation skills and be able to represent and negotiate at a senior level on behalf of the organisation. The position is critical to the achievement of the overall objectives of CPD and the broader NCH Infrastructure and Facilities Services Branch. For more information regarding the position duties click here for the Position Description. Please note prior to commencement successful candidates will be required to: • Undergo a pre-employment National Police Check. • Comply with Canberra Health Services Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination policy. To Apply: Please apply online by submitting a copy of your CV along with a maximum 2-page cover letter or pitch, responding to the Selection Criteria, listed in the Position Description. This document is required and must be submitted to be considered for the role. ***Please note applications submitted via an agency will not be accepted for this position*** Canberra Health Services (CHS) is focussed on the delivery of high quality, effective, person centred care. It provides acute, sub-acute, primary and community‐based health services, to the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) and surrounding region. More information can be found on the CHS website. Our Vision: creating exceptional health care together Our Role: to be a health service that is trusted by our community Our Values: Reliable, Progressive, Respectful and Kind CHS is committed to workforce diversity and to creating an inclusive workplace. As part of this commitment, we welcome applications from all diversity groups. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability and people who identify as LGBTQIA+ are particularly encouraged to apply. If you would like further information regarding this opportunity, please contact Denise Holm at denise.holm@act.gov.au #LI-DNI A merit pool may be created from this recruitment process and remain valid for 12 months. This pool may be used to fill both permanent and temporary positions across CHS.

Responsibilities

Lead assigned capital projects from inception through to post-completion phase within the North Canberra Hospital. Coordinate with delivery partners and manage project support staff to achieve infrastructure objectives.