Job Property Projects Manager, Canberra

The High Court of Australia (the Court) is the highest court in the Australian judicial system. It was established in 1901 by section 71 of the Constitution.

The Court has approximately 75 full-time equivalent ongoing and casual employees supporting the Chief Justice and Justices, most of whom are located in Canberra.

 As an employee of the Court, you will:

• work in a high-performing, inclusive and collaborative work environment
• receive a generous starting salary and work conditions
• have access to reasonably priced undercover car parking
• have access to flexible working arrangements.

The Corporate Services Branch provides a high standard of support and guidance to the Court on general day-to-day requirements. This includes the Administration, Finance, Records Management, Risk and Governance, Information and Communication Technology (ICT) and Building Operations functions which support the operation of the Court.

Each of these key supporting areas of the Court play a pivotal role, ensuring all employees of the Court are able to successfully undertake the duties of their role within a safe, secure and suitable environment.

The Property Projects Manager reports to the High Court Marshal, Manager Facilities and Security.
This position is for a term of 18 months where the occupant will coordinate a range of capital works projects in the High Court building.
The Property Projects Manager is responsible for coordinating the Court's capital works projects, ensuring they are delivered efficiently, safely, and in a manner consistent with Commonwealth public sector procurement requirements.


The key duties of the position include
To be successful in this role, you will bring extensive experience in project management within the construction or property sector, with a strong understanding of government procurement processes. You will have excellent organisational and communication skills, the ability to manage multiple stakeholders, and a proactive approach to problem-solving. A sound knowledge of Work Health and Safety (WHS) practices and the ability to interpret technical drawings and specifications is essential.

The duties and responsibilities for this role include:

• planning and preparing procurement documentation for capital works projects
• interpreting construction plans and drawings to support project delivery
• engaging and liaising with clients, consultants, and contractors throughout the project lifecycle
• monitoring and promoting WHS practices, including conducting on-site inductions
• ensuring on-site productivity, efficiency, and adherence to project timelines
• building and maintaining strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• conducting site inspections and preparing progress reports
• assisting in the review and evaluation of technical designs
• coordinating with Court staff to minimise disruption to Court operations during project delivery
• preparing detailed reports on project risks, costs, and progress