Project Manager - Capital Works in Southport

Our purpose is to make skills, education and employment accessible to every person, so they can create their own world of unbounded possibilities.

The BUSY Group is a not-for-profit organisation with 47 years of experience as a community partner. With multiple business entities operating across 100+ locations Australia-wide and now in New Zealand and the United Kingdom, we offer an extensive range of employment services and programs, vocational training, apprenticeships, mentoring, Inclusive Employment Australia, specialist schools and allied health services.

The Opportunity

We are looking for a Project Manager to play a central role in our growth and expansion. Reporting to the Senior Project Manager, you will manage a diverse portfolio of projects spanning infrastructure, procurement, capital grants, and new campus establishment — ensuring our expansion plans are delivered on time, within budget, and in full compliance with regulatory requirements. This is a broad, hands-on role suited to someone who thrives in a dynamic environment. You will work across property identification, feasibility assessments, building works coordination, ICT provisioning, procurement, and stakeholder engagement with leadership, executive teams, and Board committees.

What You'll Do

• Lead end-to-end project management of new establishments and expansions, including building works, fit-out, ICT, and procurement
• Develop project briefs, plans, risk management plans, and progress reports
• Support research, business cases, and feasibility studies for future sites
• Manage capital projects and associated grant applications, including Block Grant Authority funding
• Oversee procurement with probity, ensuring compliance with purchasing and conflict of interest policies
• Coordinate across WHS, risk, compliance, ICT, procurement, and finance teams
• Ensure compliance with planning approvals and local, state, and federal authority requirements
• Engage and manage consultants and contractors for quality delivery and value
• Report on project progress with structured tracking and forecasting

What You Bring

• Extensive experience managing multiple complex, concurrent projects from inception to completion
• Strong commercial acumen with high-level negotiation and procurement skills
• Well-developed understanding of the construction industry, council processes, and state/federal authority requirements
• Exceptional written and verbal communication, including business cases and feasibility reports
• Experience in highly regulated environments with strong compliance disciplines
• Proficiency with project management software and cost/resource reporting

Qualifications

• Degree in project management, architecture, engineering, or related discipline
• Current Working with Children Check (Blue Card)
• Open driver's licence

Why Join Us?

• Purpose-driven work: every project you deliver creates educational opportunities for young people who need them most
• Not-for-profit salary packaging benefits
• Employee Assistance Program for you and your family
• Growth and variety across a rapidly expanding organisation

The BUSY Group is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people with disability, and people of all ages and genders.