Project Manager Capital Works and Infrastructure

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Austin Health is the major provider of tertiary health services, health professional education and research across three campuses in the north-east of Melbourne and statewide. We have a highly engaged, diverse and collaborative workforce that is unified by our goal to help people live healthy and fulfilled lives. 

About Capital Works and Infrastructure

Capital Works and Infrastructure are responsible for capital projects throughout the Austin Hospital (AH), Royal Talbot Rehabilitation Centre (RTRC) and the Heidelberg Repatriation Hospital (HRH) and outlying services. Capital developments and regenerations provide an appropriate environment for the patients, staff and visitors which enable Austin Health to deliver the health care and strategic objectives of the organisation.

About the role 

As the Project Manager Capital Works and Infrastructure, you will manage the delivery of refurbishment, new build and infrastructure replacement projects for Austin Health.

A regular day will see you:   

• Engaging with stakeholders


• Managing project consultants and contractors


• Undertaking financial and programme control activities


• General project management activities

About you 

As the Capital Works and Infrastructure Project Manager, you will be someone who has excellent communication skills, with a strong commitment to excellence in project delivery outcomes. You’ll bring energy and drive to your work, and have a keen interest in developing your skillset.

To be successful in this role you’ll bring with you:

• Experience in the management of construction activities in a tertiary hospital environment.  


• A construction, project management or engineering (electrical, hydraulic, fire or mechanical) qualification. Trade qualifications will be considered.


• Ability to deal with multiple critical health projects consecutively, and the ability to prioritise to maximise project output and value.

Our benefits 

Working at Austin Health means enjoying a strong sense of purpose, engaging in meaningful work every day. Our people also receive a variety of rewarding benefits, including: 

• Greater take-home pay through generous salary packaging, for living expenses, meals, and holiday accommodation. 


• A suite of wellness initiatives designed to support you, including discounted fitness memberships and special offers on health insurance, and a comprehensive wellbeing program. 


• Onsite childcare at Austin Hospital, easy access via public transport and car parking options. 


• Mentoring and career development opportunities. 

Work with us! 

We are committed to cultural safety and health equity for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander People. We celebrate, value, and include people of all backgrounds, genders, identities, cultures, bodies, and abilities. We welcome and support applications from talented people identifying as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, people with disability, neurodiverse people, LGBTQIA+ and people of all ages and cultures. 

If you feel this role is right for you, we encourage your early application. Even if you don’t meet every single requirement, we encourage you to apply. What matters most is your passion, your drive and your willingness to learn and contribute. Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and interviews may take place prior to the closing date. This means we reserve the right to close a job ad prior to the advertised closing date. 

All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory National Police Check and if required, a Working With Children Check. Austin Health is a child safe organisation, committed to upholding the rights, safety, and wellbeing of children and young people in line with Child Safe Standards. If you require any reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process, you are welcome to reach out to the hiring manager: Sue Barclay, Dir Cap Works Infrastructure at [email protected]

Interested in finding out more about this opportunity? Read the position description for further details. 

Application closing date: Wednesday 24 June 2026