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The National Trust of Australia (WA)

Senior Project Manager

Level 6 - GOSAC Award

Position No:
200

Work Type:
Fixed Term - Full Time

Location:
West Perth

Closing Date:
2026-06-22 12:00 PM
(YYYY-MM-DD)

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Job Description:

This role will be responsible for the management, design, and development of projects to conserve, adapt and activate National Trust of WA heritage places. A particular focus will be to prepare briefs, tenders, select, and appoint contractors for agreed priority projects.

Duties and Key Responsibilities:

1. Contributes to the strategic direction of the Place and Landscapes Directorate.
2. Ensures priorities and processes are aligned with the National Trust of Western Australia’s strategy, objectives, and operational requirements.
3. Provides high-level strategic advice on the planning, approvals, design development, procurement, and delivery of projects within the portfolio.
4. Prepares and contributes to Board papers, business cases, and other key project documentation.
5. Fosters an open, collaborative, and communicative working environment, engaging effectively with internal and external stakeholders to achieve coordinated outcomes.
6. Promotes and embeds a strong culture of safety within the workplace, and across all project activities.
7. Ensures project records are accurately maintained and provided in a format suitable for integration into record management systems.
8. Leads and coordinates the development and end-to-end delivery of assigned projects, including planning, approvals, design development, procurement, and execution.
9. Engages with internal and external project stakeholders to ensure collaborative effective delivery of designated projects.
10. Develops and manages project budgets, monitors financial performance, and manages expenditure and payments within delegated authority.
11. Monitors and reports on project performance against approved budget and schedule baselines.
12. Provides advice on procurement strategies and leads tender development processes in accordance with National Trust and State Government procurement guidelines.
13. Prepares scopes of work to inform consultant briefs and requests for quotation.
14. Responds to tender queries, evaluates submissions, and provides selection recommendations.
15. Undertakes contract management and administration, including monitoring contractor performance and ensuring deliverables are achieved in accordance with contractual requirements.
16 Undertakes other duties as directed by the CEO or delegate.

SELECTION CRITERIA:

Selection Criteria:

1. Extensive technical experience in the initiation, planning, design development, procurement, execution and closure of a diverse range of projects.
2. Highly developed verbal communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to successfully develop and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
3. High level financial and budget management skills in both an operational and project environment.
4. High level of written communication skills with the ability to develop and prepare high-level reports, briefs, and correspondence.
5. Proactive team player with adaptability and flexibility to manage a diverse workload and competing priorities.
6. Current "C" Class Driver’s Licence and National Police Clearance.
7. Demonstrated knowledge of heritage legislation and conservation principles.
8. Tertiary qualification in a relevant field (eg heritage, architecture, planning, engineering, or project management.

FOR FURTHER JOB RELATED INFORMATION:

While this is a three year fixed-term contract, with a six month probationary period, subject to satisfactory performance, should the financial situation provide an opportunity for a longer term extension, this may be considered.

Applicants found suitable, but not recommended for this vacancy, may be considered for subsequent vacancies at the National Trust for a period of twelve months.

The National Trust is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disabilities and people from culturally linguistic and diverse backgrounds to apply for positions which may suit within the organistion.

The position is full time at Level 6 (GOSAC Award), commencing at $120, 457 per annum (current rate).

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

Applicants must address the selection criteria.

Applications must be marked private and confidential and sent to:

Tim Radici

Email: tim@dillinger.com.au

Applications close: 12 noon (WST) - Tuesday 22 June 2026

Position Title: Senior Project Manager

Agency: The National Trust of Australia (WA)

Salary: Level 6 - GOSAC Award

Location: West Perth

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Work Type: Fixed Term - Full Time

Position No.: 200

Closing Date: 2026-06-22 12:00 PM

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Job Description: Job Description:

This role will be responsible for the management, design, and development of projects to conserve, adapt and activate National Trust of WA heritage places. A particular focus will be to prepare briefs, tenders, select, and appoint contractors for agreed priority projects.

Duties and Key Responsibilities:

1. Contributes to the strategic direction of the Place and Landscapes Directorate.
2. Ensures priorities and processes are aligned with the National Trust of Western Australia’s strategy, objectives, and operational requirements.
3. Provides high-level strategic advice on the planning, approvals, design development, procurement, and delivery of projects within the portfolio.
4. Prepares and contributes to Board papers, business cases, and other key project documentation.
5. Fosters an open, collaborative, and communicative working environment, engaging effectively with internal and external stakeholders to achieve coordinated outcomes.
6. Promotes and embeds a strong culture of safety within the workplace, and across all project activities.
7. Ensures project records are accurately maintained and provided in a format suitable for integration into record management systems.
8. Leads and coordinates the development and end-to-end delivery of assigned projects, including planning, approvals, design development, procurement, and execution.
9. Engages with internal and external project stakeholders to ensure collaborative effective delivery of designated projects.
10. Develops and manages project budgets, monitors financial performance, and manages expenditure and payments within delegated authority.
11. Monitors and reports on project performance against approved budget and schedule baselines.
12. Provides advice on procurement strategies and leads tender development processes in accordance with National Trust and State Government procurement guidelines.
13. Prepares scopes of work to inform consultant briefs and requests for quotation.
14. Responds to tender queries, evaluates submissions, and provides selection recommendations.
15. Undertakes contract management and administration, including monitoring contractor performance and ensuring deliverables are achieved in accordance with contractual requirements.
16 Undertakes other duties as directed by the CEO or delegate.

Selection Criteria: Selection Criteria:

1. Extensive technical experience in the initiation, planning, design development, procurement, execution and closure of a diverse range of projects.
2. Highly developed verbal communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to successfully develop and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
3. High level financial and budget management skills in both an operational and project environment.
4. High level of written communication skills with the ability to develop and prepare high-level reports, briefs, and correspondence.
5. Proactive team player with adaptability and flexibility to manage a diverse workload and competing priorities.
6. Current "C" Class Driver’s Licence and National Police Clearance.
7. Demonstrated knowledge of heritage legislation and conservation principles.
8. Tertiary qualification in a relevant field (eg heritage, architecture, planning, engineering, or project management.

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