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Role highlights
- Coordinate FF&E delivery for nationally significant laboratory infrastructure projects
- Lead end-to-end procurement, stakeholder engagement and project integration activities
- Contribute to the successful delivery of major capital works at the ACDP
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The opportunity
We are seeking a Project and FF&E Procurement Manager to support the delivery of major infrastructure projects at the Australian Centre for Disease Preparedness (ACDP) in Geelong, a high-containment biosecurity facility.
In this role, you will lead the coordination, procurement and delivery of Furniture, Fittings and Equipment (FF&E) for significant laboratory and research infrastructure projects. This includes managing the reuse of existing assets, coordinating procurement activities, and ensuring FF&E delivery is successfully integrated with construction, commissioning and operational readiness requirements.
You'll partner with a broad range of stakeholders including contractors, suppliers, consultants, scientists and operational teams, while also providing project management support across other major capital works projects where required. Drawing on your project management, procurement and stakeholder engagement experience, you'll coordinate complex activities and deliver outcomes within established timeframes and budgets.
Your high-level duties will include:
- Leading and coordinating FF&E procurement and delivery activities for major infrastructure projects.
- Developing procurement strategies, schedules, budgets and delivery plans aligned to project milestones.
- Managing procurement activities for both client-purchased and contractor-provided FF&E.
- Coordinating the identification, relocation and reuse of existing assets where appropriate.
- Engaging with project stakeholders to capture and deliver FF&E requirements.
- Monitoring procurement, manufacturing, delivery, installation and commissioning activities.
- Managing project risks, issues and dependencies associated with FF&E implementation.
- Supporting project governance, reporting, procurement recommendations and approvals processes.
- Ensuring compliance with procurement policies, contractual obligations, probity requirements and WHS standards.
- Providing project management support across broader capital works projects within the portfolio.
Role particulars
Location: Geelong, VIC
Salary: AU$118k - AU$127k pa + 15.4% superannuation
Tenure: Specified term of 3 years, Full-time
Reference: 103817
As the successful candidate, you will bring:
- Relevant tertiary qualifications in project management or a related discipline such as construction management, architecture, engineering, planning or property management or equivalent significant relevant industry experience.
- Demonstrated experience coordinating the procurement and delivery of FF&E for capital works projects involving laboratories, healthcare, biocontainment facilities and/or operational environments.
- Strong understanding of project management methodologies, contract management, procurement processes, engaging with stakeholders and integrating with capital works activities in a Commonwealth environment.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills and proven strong interpersonal abilities to successfully liaise with and influence a diverse range of stakeholders, both internal and external to the organisation.
- A history of professional and respectful behaviours and attitudes in a collaborative environment.
- Ability to think laterally and strategically, anticipate and manage problems, and apply sound judgement to resolve issues with practical and positive solutions.
Desirable
- AIPM or PMI accreditation and Prince 2 or equivalent project management experience.
- Experience working with a Biosecurity facility or background / understanding of life sciences.
For full details about this role, and other criteria, please review the Position Description.
Support and workplace adjustments
We offer a range of reasonable supports and workplace adjustments. Please reach out to the contact person in the Position Description if we can help you to equitably participate in our recruitment process or the role itself.
Not sure if you meet all the criteria?
While it is CSIRO policy that the successful candidate must meet all the essential criteria, there are many ways to demonstrate this. Don’t let the list discourage you. If you are unsure about applying, please reach out to the contact person in the Position Description.
Setting you up for success
We are committed to providing a recruitment process that is fair, equitable and accessible to everyone. We recognise that it may be helpful for us to adjust our process to make it equitable for your individual situation. Please reach out to the contact on page 1 of the position description, to let us know how we can support you.
Life at CSIRO and flexible work arrangements
We work flexibly at CSIRO, offering a range of options for how, when and where you work. We can discuss flexible work arrangements with you during the recruitment process. CSIRO also offers a range of leave entitlements, benefits and career development opportunities. To find out more, visit Careers at CSIRO.
Inclusion and belonging
Solving Australia's greatest challenges takes a diversity of minds and lived experiences. We know diverse teams are more effective and deliver more innovative outcomes. As an equal employment opportunity organisation, we are committed to creating diverse and inclusive teams where people feel they belong. We recognise true diversity encompasses all ages, abilities, cultures, faiths, levels of education, genders, sexualities, diversity of thought and much more. We focus on hiring people who share our values of People First, Further Together, Making it Real and Trusted.
CSIRO holds Platinum Status for the Australian Workplace Equality Index for LGBTQIA+ inclusion, and a Science in Australia Gender Equity Bronze Award.
Eligibility
Applications for this position are open to Australian Citizens only.
Appointment to this role is subject to provision of a security clearance at the NV1 level and may be subject to other security/medical/character requirements, including Security Assessment/Microbiological Security Requirements for Personnel Working on the Australian Centre for Disease Preparedness (ACDP) Site.
Child safety
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How to apply
Please apply online and submit a cover letter (maximum 2 pages) and CV that demonstrate your motivation and ability to meet the essential requirements of this role.
Applications close
20th August 2026, 11pm (AEST)
