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Job Reference: 755808

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Join Curtin University’s Capital Projects (Interior and Minor Projects) Team and contribute to shaping the future of our campuses through exciting and diverse projects.

As a Project Officer, you’ll play a key role in the successful delivery of a wide range of projects, from minor works, relocations, refurbishments to infrastructure initiatives, across all Curtin campuses within Western Australia. Your construction and project management expertise will help ensure our spaces are not only functional but also aligned with safety, compliance, and sustainability standards.

In this role, you will coordinate and oversee multiple diverse and varied projects within the construction space. This is a fantastic opportunity for an engineer, architect, or facilities manager early in their career, with a passion and an understanding of construction contractor management, site logistics and risk management.

You’ll need to be a skilled communicator, able to engage with stakeholders, external contractors, and project leads, ensuring that projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to a high standard.

Key Responsibilities

• Project Coordination: Lead and facilitate the delivery of various small and low to medium risk projects, ensuring they are completed within the scope, timeline, and budget.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Act as the liaison between internal and external stakeholders, ensuring clear communication and seamless project delivery.
• Risk Management: Identify and manage risks associated with projects, taking proactive steps to mitigate impacts.
• Project Documentation: Develop tender documentation, project delivery documentation, and reports, ensuring all relevant data is accurate and comprehensive.
• Progress Monitoring: Track and report on project milestones, schedules, and performance indicators to ensure timely completion.
• Contractor Management: Oversee external contractors engaged for minor works and trades, ensuring compliance with university standards.
• Safety and Compliance: Ensure that all projects meet statutory, regulatory, and safety requirements within the building and construction industry.

We are looking for a proactive and resourceful individual who thrives in a dynamic environment. To be successful, you will possess:

• Project Management Expertise: Demonstrated experience in coordinating projects within the building and construction industry.
• Technical Competence: Knowledge of statutory and compliance requirements for the construction industry, alongside proficiency in software tools such as Microsoft Office, and relevant project management software.
• Strong Communication Skills: Exceptional interpersonal and written communication abilities, with the capacity to liaise with diverse stakeholders and produce clear, concise reports.
• Organisational Prowess: Excellent time management, multitasking, and organisational skills, with the ability to handle competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Team Collaboration: A collaborative mindset, with the ability to contribute positively to a supportive and inclusive team environment.

Work Requirements

• A current White Card.
• A valid C Class Driver's Licence (or equivalent).
• Must have current work rights in Australia matching the tenure of the role.
• Based in Perth, WA. Relocation and sponsorship support are not available.

Join us!

Please provide a cover letter, and your CV to allow us to assess your suitability for this role.

Applications close: 10:00AM AWST Friday 1st November 2024

About us

Properties, Facilities & Development (PF&D) plays an important role in ensuring Curtin’s physical presence supports the University’s vision to be a recognised global leader in research, education and engagement. The department is responsible for the planning, delivery, maintenance and operation of great places where people come first.

Within the Properties, Facilities & Development department the Capital Projects team is responsible for the delivery of all projects including; major and minor building and infrastructure works.

We encourage a progressive and diverse workplace, offering generous superannuation and salary packaging benefits. We are committed to looking after our employees by promoting health and well-being, work flexibility, and personal development opportunities.

For more information about our university, please visit www.curtin.edu.au

Applicants should note that prior to appointment, any offer of employment is subject to completion of National Police Records checks, and background, integrity, and reference checks to Curtin’s satisfaction. At Curtin, we are committed to being a Child Safe organisation and this position may also require you to have a current Working With Children Check.

If you have any queries in relation to this application process, please contact our careers team on 08 9266 9000 (option 3,1) and quote the Job Reference.

Disclaimer
Curtin reserves the right at its sole discretion to withdraw from the recruitment process, not to make an appointment, or to appoint by invitation, at any time. We reserve the right to remove the advert earlier than the date on the advert.

Please note we are not accepting applications from recruitment agencies at this time.