Project Manager

The National Gallery of Victoria (NGV) is seeking a Project Manager to support the delivery of construction projects, coordinating stakeholders, managing risk and driving continuous improvements.

You will be responsible for supporting the Senior Design Coordinator and Exhibition Design team to deliver projects, including managing consultants and construction phases across exhibitions, installations, events and infrastructure projects of varying scale and complexity. Other key responsibilities include:

• Defining and managing project scope, objectives, deliverables, schedules, budgets and resourcing, ensuring effective planning, stakeholder consultation and compliance with OHS requirements.
• Managing, mentoring and developing staff through clear role definitions, monitoring performance, feedback and strategic resource planning to build capability and driving process improvement.
• Leading day-to-day project delivery by assigning tasks, monitoring progress, resolving issues, escalating when required, coordinating site schedules, considering any OHS requirements, and facilitating approvals through fabrication and construction stages.
• Overseeing project financial management, including budgeting, forecasting, RFQs, procurement, cost analysis and financial reporting to ensure delivery within approved budgets. 

To be successful, you will have a relevant tertiary qualification in project management, building or related field, coupled with a minimum 3 years industry experience in construction project management or similar role. You maximise effectiveness by developing and managing a high performing team, ensuring staff are actively deployed through effective workforce planning practices, build team commitment by demonstrating personal conviction and professionalism and motivate others to deliver against goals. 

You can produce project plans where objectives are clearly defined and action steps for achieving them are clearly specified, regularly communicate with and support project team members and ensure project objectives are met by anticipating and managing potential and emerging issues. You negotiate and record various elements of contracts and monitor expenditure and service delivery against contract specifications. You have demonstrated proficiency in use of project management and spreadsheet software with an understanding of financial tracking and reporting.

You will have knowledge and understanding of building codes, CAD and related design programs including the ability to prepare and interpret working drawings and specifications.

For more details, please refer to the attached role statement.

To apply for this role, please go to ‘Apply’ and include the following documents in your application:

• A resume/CV
• A cover letter
• A statement addressing the key selection criteria in the role statement

Applications close at 5pm on 12 November 2026.

If you require any adjustments to ensure your full participation in the recruitment process or if you need the ad or any attachments, such as the role statement, in an accessible format (e.g., large print), please contact the People and Culture team at job.applications@ngv.vic.gov.au or by using the National Relay Service on 133 677 and asking for 03 8620 2222.

Advertised: 29 Oct 2026 AUS Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 12 Nov 2026 AUS Eastern Daylight Time

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