Looking for a meaningful career that combines strategic project delivery with community impact? With more than 60 years of service across aged care, community care, retirement communities and affordable housing, Sundale is committed to empowering Queenslanders to live their best lives, and that includes our team members.
We're seeking an experienced Project Manager - Major Projects to lead the delivery of significant capital works and development projects across our aged care, retirement living and seniors' rental portfolio. This is a rare opportunity to influence the future of community infrastructure while delivering projects that create lasting benefits for older Queenslanders.
Why Sundale?
At Sundale, we live by our values:
- Care – Creating quality and meaningful experiences for everyone in the Sundale community
- Connection – Listening and responding to the needs of others
- Creativity – Finding better, innovative ways to do things and be part of our community
We offer a supportive, people‑first workplace where your contribution truly matters.
About the Role
Reporting to the Executive Manager Property and Facilities, you will provide end-to-end project management for major construction and infrastructure projects, typically exceeding $15 million in value. This includes the delivery of new aged care centres, retirement living developments, seniors' rental housing and associated infrastructure projects across established and greenfield sites.
Working closely with internal stakeholders, consultants, contractors, regulatory authorities and community representatives, you will ensure projects are delivered safely, sustainably, on time and within budget while supporting Sundale's Strategic Property Plan.
What You’ll Do
- Lead the delivery of major capital works, construction and infrastructure projects across Sundale's portfolio.
- Manage projects from concept, feasibility and design through to construction, commissioning and handover.
- Coordinate greenfield and brownfield developments, including enabling works and site preparation.
- Manage architects, engineers, consultants and contractors throughout the project lifecycle.
- Develop feasibility studies, business cases, Board submissions and investment recommendations.
- Lead tendering, procurement and contract management activities.
- Monitor project budgets, schedules, risks and governance requirements.
- Drive stakeholder engagement with residents, operational leaders, community representatives and regulatory bodies.
- Deliver sustainable and innovative property solutions that support future service delivery requirements.·
Required qualifications or certificates
- Tertiary qualifications in a construction industry discipline such as Engineering, Construction Management or Project Management.
- Significant and proven experience managing major capital works projects.
- Current Queensland Driver Licence.
- Construction White Card.
- Demonstrated high-level project management skills.
- Strong knowledge of relevant legislation, planning frameworks and construction requirements.
- Experience within aged care, retirement living, healthcare or multi-residential developments will be highly regarded.
- Police Check.
- Pre-employment medical assessment.
Sundale values its team members and provides a comprehensive range of benefits:
- Above‑award wage rates
- Additional 0.5% superannuation: above the Superannuation Guarantee
- Salary Packaging: Up to $15,900 tax-free + $2,650 for meals & entertainment
- Generous Leave Entitlements: 5 weeks annual leave for full‑time employees (pro‑rated for part‑time)
- Paid Parental Leave: 6 weeks for eligible full‑time and pro‑rated part‑time team members
- Exclusive Perks: Discounts, financial tips & wellbeing resources via our Flare platform, including savings at 500+ major Australian brands across 9,000+ locations to help reduce everyday costs
- Access to Car Salary Packaging: Offering significant tax and running‑cost savings
- Private Health Discounts
- EAP Support: We're here for you! Access to confidential support services
- Referral Bonus: Score up to $300 for every successful referral!
- Uniforms provided
- Work Across Multiple Facilities: Enjoy variety and flexibility by supporting operations across all Sundale locations
- Career progression and development opportunities
Make a Real Difference Every Day
As Project Manager - Major Projects, you'll play a pivotal role in delivering the buildings, communities and environments that support quality aged care and retirement living services for generations to come. Your work will directly contribute to creating vibrant, sustainable and innovative spaces where people can live their best lives.
If you value purpose, teamwork and delivering great service, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply Now
Apply today through SEEK or visit our careers page for more information about careers with Sundale.
We review applications as they are received — apply early to avoid missing out.
We Embrace Diversity
Sundale welcomes applicants from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disabilities, culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, LGBTQIA+ individuals, and people of all ages.
We acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the land and pay our respects to Elders past, present and emerging.
