Assistant Project Manager

Assistant Project Manager opportunity with key cultural institution | Long Term Non-Ongoing Contract

Your new company

Hays is currently working with one of the Federal Government's key cultural institutions that play a vital part of the Australian cultural landscape. The Capital Works team is currently seeking an Assistant Project Manager to join the team.


Your new role

The (level 6) Assistant Project Manager will report to the Senior Project Manager supporting the delivery of key capital works projects to a high standard. Responsibilities include;

  • Support delivery of complex projects from the project delivery stage through to financial completion, ensuring adherence to time, budget and scope targets.
  • Facilitate procurement activities as well as project, financial and contract management in a construction environment
  • Assisting in contractor management, stakeholder management, budget management, reporting and project implementation.
  • Support risk assessments including contingency management and risk mitigation
  • Coordinate regular project reporting, draft business cases
  • Monitor project budgets, review and report on expenditure

What you'll need to succeed

  • Demonstrated experience in all aspects of capital works project management
  • A strong understanding of government procurement and budget processes is an advantage.
  • Relevant Construction industry qualifications and tickets
  • High-level written and verbal communication skills
  • Demonstrate an ability to manage competing priorities whilst having high attention to detail

What you'll get in return

  • Long term Non-Ongoing Contract Direct with the department
  • Level 6 salary starts from $92k + 15.4 % superannuation
  • This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Client-Side Project Manager to transition into a government environment.
  • Work with a collaborative, supportive, friendly team

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or for a confidential discussion please contact Tayla Bennett on 02 6112 7617 or email Tayla.bennett@hays.com.au


If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.



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Summary

Job Type
Permanent
Industry
Government & Public Services
Location
ACT - Canberra
Specialism
Property
Pay
$92k – $106k + super
Ref:
2999171
Closing date
11 Jun 2026

Talk to a consultant

Talk to Tayla Bennett, the specialist consultant managing this position, located in Canberra
Level 11, 60 Marcus Clarke Street

Telephone: 0261127617

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