Manager, Demountable Program - Newcastle, Australia - NSW Government -Department of Education

NSW Government -Department of Education

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Newcastle, Australia

1 week ago

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Olivia Brown

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Description

Ongoing:

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Location: Newcastle

About the Department of Education

The Department of Education is the largest provider of public education in Australia with responsibility for delivering high-quality public education to two-thirds of the NSW student population.

For more information about the Department of Education, please visit NSW Department of Education

The Demountable Coordination Unit manages the maintenance, refurbishment, storage and relocation of demountable accommodation.

The unit coordinates the critical Day 1, Term 1 installation program to meet the needs of NSW schools and provides temporary accommodation in response to natural disasters.

About the role
In your new role you will be managing a team of 7 in the delivery of quality demountable accommodation.

You will be responsible for ensuring the emergent accommodation of school needs are met, delivered on time and within budget.

This role will also have you manage construction contracts, refurbishment, decommissioning and transport of demountable accommodation.

Essential requirements of the role

Relevant tertiary qualifications and/or demonstrated equivalent experience in project management and/or contract management.
Driver's licence

Key knowledge and experience

Knowledge of and commitment to implementing the Department's Aboriginal Education Policy and upholding the Department's Partnership Agreement with the NSW AECG and to ensure quality outcomes for Aboriginal people.

About you
We are seeking an experienced program manager to join our Demountable Unit.

To be successful in this role, you will have solid experience in successfully managing and implementing a program of works.

You possess strong attention to detail that will oversee the coordination of projects and enjoy working to tight timeframes.

You enjoy building strategic relationships with stakeholders to manage construction contracts, service agreements and coordinate review committees to collate submissions for schools to drive delivery of accommodation needs with the schools the forefront.

Benefits

Opportunity to make a difference at Department of Education
Flexible worklife balance
Competitive salary
35 hour week

How to apply
Attach a resume (maximum 5 pages) and a cover letter (maximum 3 pages) outlining how you meet the requirements and capabilities of this role as well as providing answers to the 2 pre-screening questions below:

Targeted Question 1
Please outline a time critical project you successfully delivered.

Detail the obstacles you encountered and the implications of not having this project delivered to timeframes? What external factors were needed to be considered to ensure timely delivery.

Targeted Question 2

Provide an example of your experience in liaising multiple stakeholders in relation to contracts in a complex operating environment where you have had to employ your strong negotiation skills to attain a mutually beneficial outcome.

Closing date: 27 March 2023 at 11:59pm.

A talent pool may be created through this recruitment process. A talent pool is a group of applicants who have been assessed and identified as suitable for this role, and who may be considered for a range of similar roles, including temporary, term or ongoing roles, over the next 18 months._