We are a leader in ECEC, sponsoring a range of Early Childhood Education and Care services. We are a not-for-profit organisation with a strong heritage in early childhood education in Queensland and Australia. We value excellence, inclusion, engagement and integrity in our work with children, families and communities and supporting a professional and capable staff team.
Every career helps children thrive in enriched and nurturing learning environments, and we want the same for you. By joining our team, you’ll play a vital role in shaping a child’s life journey, both during their time with us and beyond. Our achievements are made possible by dedicated professionals like you and we are dedicated to your success, providing a range of benefits, programs, and opportunities to support your growth, well-being, and career development.
The safety and wellbeing of children is our highest priority, and we are committed to creating environments where every child feels safe, respected, supported and empowered.
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Capital Works Project Manager to lead the delivery of the 2026-2027 Kindergarten Capital Works Upgrade Program.
Funded by the Queensland Department of Education, this exciting program will support community kindergartens across Queensland to undertake capital upgrades that strengthen child safety, improve supervision and security, and implement the National Child Safety Reforms.
This is a unique opportunity to combine project management, stakeholder engagement and governance to deliver meaningful improvements for children and communities throughout Queensland.
This role is full time, on a fixed-term contract until 30 June 2027, aligned with the Department of Education Capital Works Upgrade Program. Regular travel throughout Queensland will be required to support project delivery and stakeholder engagement.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage the Capital Works Upgrade Program from application through to project completion.
- Assess funding applications against program eligibility and assessment criteria.
- Provide advice to services on project scope, procurement requirements and funding conditions.
- Develop project plans, budgets, milestones and risk management strategies.
- Monitor project progress, expenditure and compliance with funding agreements.
- Coordinate building reports, quotations, approvals, licences and project documentation.
- Liaise with builders, contractors, local councils and regulatory authorities.
- Conduct site visits across Queensland to monitor project delivery.
- Manage project risks and provide timely escalation where required.
- Prepare reports for Executive Leadership and the Department of Education.
- Ensure all projects meet contractual obligations, funding requirements and record keeping standards.
- Support services through practical project management advice and governance throughout delivery.
What we Offer
- Work for one of Queensland’s most respected not-for-profit organisations.
- Flexible working arrangements
- Grow your career and experience with professional development opportunities
- Enjoy a competitive wage determined by experience
- Prioritise your well-being with our Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Take time for yourself with an annual Wellbeing Day, on top of your standard leave entitlements.
- Celebrate your milestones with an Anniversary Day Off each year.
- Enjoy time to recharge with a career that comes with a built-in Christmas holiday break.
- Opportunity to contribute to positive outcomes for children, families and communities.
About You
You are an organised project professional who enjoys working collaboratively and solving problems. You can confidently manage multiple projects while building strong relationships with diverse stakeholders.
You will ideally have:
- Demonstrated experience managing building or minor capital works projects.
- Strong project planning, budgeting and contract management experience.
- Experience managing multiple concurrent projects.
- Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
- Strong understanding of procurement and contractor management.
- High level organisational and documentation skills.
- Ability to interpret funding agreements, policies and compliance requirements.
- Current Queensland Driver Licence and willingness to travel.
Desirable however not essential:
- Qualification in Project Management, Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture or a related discipline.
- Experience working within education, local government, community or not-for-profit sectors.
- Knowledge of Queensland building approval processes.
- Understanding of child-safe environments and risk management.
- Experience administering government grant-funded projects.
Success in this role
You will successfully deliver a statewide portfolio of capital works projects by:
- Ensuring projects meet funding objectives and contractual requirements.
- Supporting services to successfully complete projects within budget and timeframes.
- Maintaining strong governance, financial oversight and compliance.
- Building positive relationships with affiliate services and contractors.
- Providing high-quality reporting and project assurance to Executive Leadership and the Department of Education.
We are committed to building an inclusive workforce. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and individuals from culturally diverse backgrounds.
If this sounds like the right role for you, take the next step and apply now via SEEK!
We appreciate all applicants, though only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Employer questions
Your application will include the following questions:
- Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia?
- How many years’ experience do you have as a Capital Works Project Manager?
- How many years of project management experience do you have?
- Have you worked in a role where you were responsible for budget management & forecasting?
- Do you have a current Australian driver’s licence?
- Have you completed a qualification in project management?
- How many years’ experience do you have with contracts administration?
- Do you have a current Working With Children (WWC) Check?
