Physical Infrastructure Senior Project Manager

• Based at our Melbourne, Burwood Campus with some travel required from time to time to our other Victorian Campuses + hybrid work arrangements
• Full-time and fixed-term for 12 months
• HEW 10 $153,668 + 17% Superannuation
• Immediate start preferred

Make an impact in Deakin’s Infrastructure & Digital division which is focused on enhancing the customer experience through integrating physical and digital infrastructure, projects, and services to deliver seamless, impactful solutions tailored to customer needs.

Reporting to the Program Director, the Senior Project Manager is responsible for the definition, approach, facilitation and completion of Physical Infrastructure/Construction projects. Working closely with leaders, teams and key stakeholders inside and outside the university, the Senior Project Manager builds strong relationships to ensure services and projects are delivered efficiently, effectively and within agreed timelines.

• A minimum of 8 years relevant experience in the initiation, management and delivery of property projects.
• A background and qualification in project management, construction management, architecture or consulting engineering (PMP or PRINCE2 for example)

• Direct relevant experience working as a project manager in physical infrastructure environment (specifically capital infrastructure and built environment projects plus construction project procurement and delivery methodologies). Experience working as a client-side PM in Tertiary or Government environments preferred, but not essential.
• Proven experience in setting the direction and leading the delivery of multiple medium ($5m) sized refurbishment projects simultaneously, managing varied stakeholder groups with proven ability to recognise and critically analyse stakeholder requirements, ability to facilitate discussions with senior executives, strategic partnerships and manage vendors effectively.
• Working knowledge of commonly used consultant and construction contracts and accepted administration practises relevant to the construction industry including: Building Code (NCC), Australian Standards (AS), ISO Standards, Environmental and Sustainability Standards and Occupational Health and Safety Standards.

• Experience in the governance, finance and OHS process of large organisations similar to Deakin University
• Interest and experience in developing the enterprise project management capability by coaching and mentoring junior Project Managers, sharing expertise, and serving as a positive leadership role model.

Please submit your updated resume and a short cover letter outlining your skills and experience.

For a confidential discussion regarding this role, please contact Edward Berry (Program Director) at e.berry@deakin.edu.au

For a copy of the position description, please see below:

 PD - Senior Project Manager (588379).pdf

Deakin is a cutting-edge public university in Victoria, revolutionising education with 61,000 students across seven campuses: Melbourne Burwood, Geelong Waurn Ponds, Geelong Waterfront, Warrnambool, Deakin University Lancaster University Indonesia (DLI), GIFT City, India and our dynamic online Campus. We're proud to be a progressive and open-minded university, delivering the highest student satisfaction in Victoria and consistently ranked in the top 1% of the world's universities.

Together we aim to take Deakin forward, strengthening our progressive University through the digital work we do. Whether it's empowering students, enabling teaching staff, or supporting researchers, the work you do here matters. Your achievements contribute to making a positive difference in the lives of the people and communities we serve. 

So that you can focus on making a positive impact, Deakin Infrastructure and Digital Portfolio Delivery lays the foundations for you to be your best self, grow and evolve and join forces with exceptional people. 

As a unique individual we understand that showing up as the best version of yourself takes commitment to your personal wellbeing. That’s why we foster a supportive environment where you can manage your work to balance your productivity, engagement and wellbeing. Our approach to flexible working empowers you to achieve your best. 

Being in the higher education sector, ours is an environment of knowledge sharing and seeking. With us you can grow your capability through formal and informal learning and continuously improve, deepen and broaden your expertise. With many roles and teams under the one umbrella, there’s opportunity to expand your skillset, embrace new challenges and evolve your career. When YOU thrive, WE thrive. 

As a member of our dynamic team, you’ll tackle challenges and deliver desired outcomes alongside supportive, inclusive and talented humans from within the team, and more broadly across the University. We are a powerful collective of diverse skillsets, strengths and experience and our practices promote an environment of collaboration where your unique contribution is welcomed and valued. When you join forces with our Infrastructure and Digital division you join forces with Deakin. Visit Why Work at Deakin to view the overarching benefits of working with Deakin. 

We value diversity and aim to build an inclusive environment that champions, embraces and respects differences. We support and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and people of all abilities, cultures, sexual orientation, and genders. 

Pre-employment safety and suitability checks: In accordance with the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender-based Violence, appointment to this role is subject to successful completion of relevant pre-employment checks, including Working With Children Checks and candidate gender-based violence declarations.  

Candidates may be asked to declare whether they have been investigated for an allegation of Gender‑based Violence, or determined to have engaged in conduct that constitutes Gender‑based Violence during the course of their previous employment, or otherwise in a legal process.  A declaration is not required from individuals who have experienced gender‑based violence.  A ‘Yes’ response does not automatically exclude a candidate from employment, and any information provided will be treated confidentially and considered only for relevance to the role and the University’s safety obligations. 

Advertised: 20 Aug 2026 AUS Eastern Standard Time

Back to search results Apply now Refer a friend