Project Manager

Become part of a team responsible for the delivery of key projects at GeelongPort.

About Us

At GeelongPort we invest in our people to create a culture of collaboration and high performance. We encourage our people to challenge themselves and the business and strive to exceed expectations.

With over 100 years of maritime history and experience behind us, GeelongPort is a critical enabler for the Victorian economy supporting more than 1,800 jobs and contributing to the economic and social fabric of the Geelong region.

As Victoria’s premier bulk port, GeelongPort manages 12 million tonnes of cargo and $7 billion of trade annually with over 600 vessel visits per year. Shipping activity is linked to key agricultural trades that underpin food production, construction inputs to support Victoria’s building industry and 50 per cent of the state’s fuel needs.

Based at Corio Quay in North Geelong, we value partnering with our customers and community to deliver a safe and sustainable port that drives growth and prosperity for Geelong and the regions we connect to.

GeelongPort provides employees with essential support through all stages of life, by offering:

• 16 weeks paid primary, and 4 weeks paid secondary parental leave.
• Multiple initiatives in place to promote career development and further your career opportunities.

GeelongPort is proudly a WORK180 endorsed Employer for all women.

The Opportunity

Reporting to the Head of Infrastructure Delivery the Project Manager will be responsible for the delivery of key projects as part of a cross functional team and will be required to support engineering and the documentation of services for maintenance and capital growth projects.

The success measures for this role include:

• Deliver effective project management of maritime projects from planning though to delivery and handover.
• Provide engineering input and drive the delivery of all design and project documentation to internal and external clients and stakeholders.
• Ensure all elements of the project scope are delivered to schedule and budget, including monthly project reporting and forecasting.
• Ensuring adherence to established company project framework, professional standards and quality standards, customer and regulatory standards.
• Undertake all activities with a continuous improvement mindset.
• Work effectively within project teams to ensure the expected outcomes for clients and key stakeholders are met, delivered on time and within budget.
• Liaise, as required with clients, government authorities, service authorities and other stakeholders.
• Participate in and contribute to, the ongoing improvement of the Infrastructure Delivery’s Department professional services and systems.
• Maintain GeelongPorts’s professional standards, meeting company objectives in relation to values, budget targets, service quality, company reputation, QA, OH&S and environmental standards.

About you

You will be a highly regarded professional and have a Civil or Marine or Infrastructure Engineering degree along with 5 years experience in a relevant industry.

You will be experienced in working in a project team, focused on delivery of key objectives whilst working with a range of contractors and stakeholders. Your superior organisational skills will be underpinned by a collaborative approach to your work.

You love the challenge of the project lifecycle and solving problems, and are motivated to create a lasting, positive impact on your team and the wider business.

You will have exceptional communication skills and must be able to lead, guide and influence teams.

Other key skills and experience include:

• Demonstrated experience in Project Management and delivery of Capital Projects
• Strong business acumen along with highly developed organisational and analytical skills and a proven ability to multitask, prioritise and meet deadlines.
• Highly experienced in an established project methodology
• Experience managing multifaceted projects including the preparation of scope and /or specifications, procurement and project management practices.
• Proficient with Microsoft Project and Office Suite
• Proficient with CAD systems (i.e AutoCAD)
• Organisational change management.
• Growth mindset.
• Strong interpersonal, communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to develop relationships, trust and rapport with a range of stakeholders at all levels.

If you don't match the experience above 100%, or are unsure if this is right for you, that’s ok! We would still love for you to apply.

Diversity & Inclusion

We are committed to building a workforce that represents the diverse society in which we live and work. We recognise the increasing importance of flexible work arrangements and family friendly work practices to enable and maintain a diverse, adaptive and high performing workforce.

GeelongPort is committed to achieving a diverse workforce and strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and embrace differences in gender, age, ethnicity, race, cultural background, disability, religion, and sexual orientation.

Closing Date

Applications close on 6 October 2023.

Next Steps

Are you ready to be part of our future?

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