Capital Works, Third Party and Events Manager

Capital Works, Third Party & Events Manager – Melbourne Parks and Gardens

• Located at Ikon Park, Carlton


• Full Time, permanent opportunity

Serco is a place where you can grow

Your impact makes a meaningful difference, and we’re committed to supporting your professional and personal goals.

You’ll also have access to flexible benefits designed to support your wellbeing and growth, including:

• Career development and ongoing learning opportunities


• Supportive leaders and a collaborative team culture


• Flexible benefits to support your wellbeing


• Opportunities to work on meaningful community-based services


• A diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone matters


• Long-term career opportunities across Serco’s operations

Make an impact at Serco

As Capital Works, Third Party & Events Manager based in Carlton, you’ll play an important role in supporting the successful delivery of capital works, third-party projects and event-related operations across the region. Working closely with contractors, stakeholders and internal teams, you’ll help ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently and to a high standard. This is a varied and hands-on role where your project coordination skills and ability to build strong working relationships will make a visible difference to our services and the communities we support. You’ll join a supportive team committed to quality outcomes, innovation and continuous improvement.

As a Capital Works, Third Party & Events Manager, you’ll make a positive impact by:

• Managing capital works projects to ensure delivery to time, budget and quality expectations


• Coordinating contractors, site meetings and stakeholder engagement across active projects


• Preparing project documentation, quotations, tenders and monthly invoicing reports


• Overseeing third-party works and ensuring internal teams remain informed and aligned


• Managing event handovers, reinstatement works and related operational activities


• Supporting safe work practices and maintaining compliance across all project activities

Serco is a place for you

You could be a great fit if you have:

• Experience in open space maintenance, landscaping, horticulture or related project environments


• Project management experience with the ability to manage multiple priorities at once


• Strong communication skills and confidence working with a wide range of stakeholders


• A collaborative approach and the ability to build trusted working relationships


• Knowledge of workplace health and safety requirements and safe work practices


• A relevant qualification in Project Management, Landscaping, Horticulture or Turf, or you’re currently studying toward one

In joining us, you’ll be part of a highly supportive culture with trusted leaders who will help you achieve your goals. Here, you’ll appreciate a flexible approach to work-life while building your career in a team that values your contribution and supports your development.

Are you ready to do important work that really matters?

At Serco, we bring together the right people, the right technology, and the right partners to create impactful solutions that address some of the world’s most urgent and complex challenges.

We focus on serving governments all over the globe. The work we do has touched the lives of millions in Australia and New Zealand and offers unique opportunities to leverage your skills across our core capabilities in Health, Defence, Maritime, Justice, Immigration, and Community Services.

We seek and celebrate diversity and encourage applications from all backgrounds and cultures including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGTBQI+, veterans and people with disability.

By joining Serco you’ll have access to Employee Networks led by colleagues who are passionate about diversity, inclusion and belonging.

Impact a better future at Serco.