Assistant Project Development Manager

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We are looking for compassionate people who share our mission and values, if you have the passion and drive to commit yourself to a challenging and rewarding role; we invite you to review our current vacancies.

About Us

The Salvation Army is one of Australia’s largest and most-loved charities, helping thousands of Australians every year find hope in the midst of all kinds of personal hardship. The Salvation Army offers the opportunity to use your professional skills and expertise to make a real difference in the lives of people who need help most.

About The Role

We are seeking a proactive and highly organized Assistant Project Development Manager (ADM) on a permanent full-time position in Blackburn, Melbourne. As an ADM you will be responsible for projects being delivered for Corps, Social Mission and Mission Enterprises.

Reporting to the Regional Manager, Development & Delivery, the purpose of this position is to support the Development and Delivery team through the concept, design, construction and commissioning of building and capital works projects. The role includes the provision of advice and support to key customers and stakeholders on relevant projects, managing the delivery of small-scale projects and assisting in the delivery of larger projects.

Key Responsibilities Include

• Draft Delivery Resource Plan ensuring that resource allocation and management is in line with Project Plan objectives and delivers outcomes within key performance measures
• Draft building / project briefs to achieve customer’s requirements, commercial constraints and ensure compliance with planning and statutory regulations such as the Building Codes of Australia.
• Assess project risks and document and manage project risk plans including mitigating and eliminating risk
• Manage the preparation of tender packages and construction contracts, including the tender, vetting, negotiation, letting and ongoing oversight of the appointment of all contractors and consultants, to minimise delivery risk to TSA, while ensuring TSA customer outcomes are achieved
• Partner with key stakeholders for the alignment and management of projects within the Development & Delivery Plan in meeting TSA / area needs at both a strategic and operational level

Key Capabilities Include

About You

• One to two years in an entry level development or delivery role
• Some experience in managing development capital works projects
• Some experience in delivering key project commercial and financial deliverables on time and within budget
• Experience in negotiating contracts, town planning approvals and other commercial agreements
• Excellent attention to detail and both written and oral communication skills
• Highly organised and competent manager of external consultants

Requirements Of The Role

• A degree qualification in Property (Construction, Engineering, Property) or Property related discipline;
• Skilled in use of MS Project and MS Office
• A National police check

Why work for us

• Eligible employees can access NFP salary packaging ($15,900 tax free)
• Flexible working conditions
• Internationally renowned not-for-profit organisation
• Rare opportunity to work with passionate, like-minded people who enjoy being a part of an organization that makes a difference within the Australian community
• An inclusive culture of dedicated, passionate and professional team members
• Opportunity for career development
• Paid parental leave
• Employee Assistance Program – Independent confidential counselling service

How To Apply

We are looking for compassionate people who share our mission and values, if you have the passion and drive to commit yourself to a challenging and rewarding role; we invite you to apply via the link and submit a current CV and a cover letter which details your alignment with the essential requirements of the role.

The Salvation Army is an Equal Opportunity Employer who provides an inclusive work environment and embraces the diverse talent of its people. We value people of all cultures, languages, capacities, sexual orientations, gender identities and/or expressions. W e are committed to achieving a diverse workforce and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal people and Torres Strait Islander people.

The Salvation Army is a child safe organisation and is committed to protecting children and young people from harm. All child facing roles will require the successful completion of a Working with Children Check. Applicants for all roles require a mandatory National Police Check.

We value Integrity, Compassion, Respect, Diversity, and Collaboration