Project Manager

Imagine leading projects that directly impact human health, protect the environment, and drive scientific breakthroughs. At ANSTO, you won't just manage timelines and budgets - you'll contribute to world-class research infrastructure and innovation that changes lives.

ANSTO is home to Australia's most significant national research infrastructure, including the world-class Australian Synchrotron in Victoria, delivering science and technology that benefits health, medicine, biotechnology and the environment.

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to manage a portfolio of large, small to medium size, complex, multi-disciplinary engineering projects from concept through to commissioning. You'll be collaborating with world-class scientists, researchers, engineers, external contractors and internal stakeholders to deliver strategic outcomes that make a difference.

Why should you be interested in this unique opportunity?

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What you'll be doing:

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The expertise we're looking for:

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<li data-aria-posinset="4" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-listid="7" data-leveltext="" data-aria-level="1" data-font="Symbol">Prince2 project management experience highly regarded

<li data-aria-posinset="5" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-font="Symbol" data-leveltext="" data-listid="7" data-aria-level="1">Experience with Commonwealth Procurement Rules advantageous

<li data-aria-posinset="6" data-font="Symbol" data-leveltext="" data-listid="7" data-aria-level="1" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}">Strong experience managing technical multi-disciplinary projects

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Eligibility: All applicants must be Australian citizens and willing to participate in a National Security Clearance process

How to apply:

<li data-aria-level="1" data-listid="8" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1">Click the apply button & submit your up-to-date resume with cover letter addressing your suitability to the role of Project Manager against the above selection criteria

<li data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-font="Symbol" data-aria-level="1" data-listid="8" data-leveltext="" data-aria-posinset="2">For any questions relating to this position, please contact Grace at Horner on (03) 8558 4444

At Horner we recognise the value of a diverse workforce and the creation of inclusive workforce cultures. We actively encourage applications from any background.

We provide reasonable adjustments for individuals with disability - please email [email protected] if you require an adjustment to be made during the recruitment process. Please note that applications or resumes sent to this email address will not be accepted or responded to.