Minor Works Project Manager

• Full-time, Continuing position
• Salary Level 8 ($121,213 - $136,507) + 17% Superannuation and Flexible Working Arrangements
• Based at the Melbourne CBD campus, and hybrid ways of working

About You

You are an experienced property, facilities or construction professional who enjoys delivering practical solutions in a fast-paced environment. Rather than managing a small number of large capital projects, you thrive on delivering a diverse portfolio of complex campus improvements and refurbishment works that make an immediate difference to students and staff. You enjoy the challenge of balancing multiple priorities, working closely with stakeholders, and finding practical pathways to deliver outcomes safely, efficiently and with a strong customer focus.

You are equally comfortable discussing requirements with end users, coordinating consultants and contractors, and managing project delivery from concept through to completion. You bring strong judgement, a solutions-focused mindset and the ability to tailor project approaches to suit the size, complexity and risk profile of each project.

This role would suit someone who enjoys variety, stakeholder engagement and visible outcomes, and who is motivated by delivering projects that continually improve the University's places and spaces.

To be successful in this position, you’ll have as a minimum:

• Demonstrated experience delivering multiple construction or fit-out projects concurrently within a complex organisation
• Proven ability to manage project delivery to time, cost and quality objectives, including contractor and consultant management
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to manage expectations and communicate clearly across diverse groups
• Experience in applying practical, fit-for-purpose project management approaches, scaled to project size and complexity
• Demonstrated ability to identify and manage project risks and resolve issues in a proactive and pragmatic manner
• Experience in financial management of projects, including budgeting, cost control and reporting
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capability, with the ability to manage competing priorities
• Knowledge of relevant property, construction and regulatory requirements (e.g.  BCA, OH&S, building regulations)
• Ability to work within a defined governance framework, including recognising when to escalate to senior management

Please Note: Appointment to this position is subject to passing a Working with Children and National Police Check.

About the Portfolio

Property Services has approximately 75 staff and has responsibility for the operation, maintenance, utilisation and enhancement of buildings owned and leased by RMIT University. Property Services oversees construction projects and ensures the provision of physical facilities services. The Group has an operating budget in excess of $75m and current capital projects are significant. RMIT's built

environment involves approximately 124 buildings spread across all of RMIT's campuses and sites. The capital stock of the University is diverse and valued at approximately $2 billion and includes heritage and

other classifications.

Property Services (PSG) consists of the following areas:

• Property Operations
• Campus Strategy and Management
• Strategic Programming
• Capital Works & Development
• Facilities and Asset Management
• Commercial and Leasing

Why Join the Minor Works Team?

Every year, the Minor Works team delivers hundreds of projects that enhance teaching, research, workplace and campus experience environments across RMIT's locations. From laboratory upgrades and specialist teaching spaces to workplace fitouts, accessibility improvements and campus enhancements, no two days are the same.

You'll join a newly expanded team responsible for delivering a high-value portfolio of campus improvement projects and will play a key role in shaping how Minor Works services are delivered across the University.

This is an opportunity to make a visible impact across one of Australia's largest and most diverse university property portfolios.

To Apply 

Please submit your CV and covering letter addressing your suitability for this position by clicking on the ‘Apply’ link at the top of this page.

For further information regarding recruitment processes, please contact Larisa Ahadi, Senior Talent Acquisition Advisor via email at [email protected] Please do not share your application to this email address.   

Position Description

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RMIT is an equal opportunity employer committed to being a child safe organisation. We are dedicated to attracting, retaining and developing our people regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability and age. Applications are encouraged from all sectors of the community, and we strongly encourage applications from the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community. 

In line with RMIT University’s commitment to a safe, respectful and inclusive environment, from 1 January 2026, the University will also consider gender-based violence (GBV) risk factors as part of our recruitment processes.  All applicants will be required to complete a gender‑based violence declaration in accordance with the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender-based Violence.  Preferred candidates will also be required to undertake relevant pre‑employment background checks, including Working With Children Checks. Information provided will be treated confidentially and considered only for its relevance to the role and RMIT’s safety obligations.

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