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• Provide comprehensive administrative and operational for the delivery of capital works projects
• Build strong working relationships and contribute to continuous improvement
• Full-time for 18 months in Hobart, Launceston or Burnie

 About the opportunity

Campus Services is responsible for a range of strategic and operational functions relating to the University's built environment, infrastructure, and campus and commercial services. The Capital Works unit is specifically responsible for delivering capital works projects.

Under the general direction of the Director Campus Services, the Project Support Officer will provide administrative and executive support to the Capital Works team, ensuring administrative, financial, compliance and reporting requirements related to project development and delivery are met.

What you’ll do:

• Manage the project management database for all capital projects, ensuring data relating to budget, program, risk, change, WHS, approvals and permits is accurately and regularly maintained.
• Prepare accurate reports and project documentation in line with audit requirements, legislation, and the University’s Project Delivery Framework.
• Coordinate project budgets, procurement processes, contract administration, statutory planning, and compliance tracking.
• Establish good working relationships with internal and external stakeholders and service providers.
• Actively contribute to continuous improvement initiatives relating to capital project delivery.

What we’re looking for:

• Strong understanding of project management methodology relating to construction and capital works projects.
• Excellent organisational skills, and the capacity to use initiative and discretion while managing competing work priorities.
• High level of written and verbal communication skills and the ability to build effective relationships with a range of stakeholders.
• Proficient in financial processing, record-keeping systems, and interpreting budgets and reports.
• High computer literacy across Microsoft Office, SharePoint, Teams, project and finance systems (e.g., Aconex).

Salary details

Appointment to this role will be at HEO 6 and will have a total remuneration package of up to $116,872 comprising base salary within the range of $92,120 to $99,891 plus 17% superannuation.

How to Apply

• This vacancy is being advertised internally only in the first instance to current staff.
• In submitting your application, you acknowledge you have/intend to discuss your interest in this vacancy with your current manager and understand they may need to be contacted confidentially by the hiring manager as part of the assessment of your application.
• To apply online, please provide your CV and 1-2-page cover letter outlining your interest in the role, skills, capabilities and experience. You do not need to separately address the success profile criteria.
• For further information about this position, please contact Justin Hanlon, Director, Capital Works at justin.hanlon@utas.edu.au or on 6226 2859.
• Please visit https://www.utas.edu.au/jobs/applying for our guide to applying and details on the recruitment process.
• Please refer to the attached Position Description Below for full details.

 Position Description - 501442 - Project Support Officer.pdf

Applications close Sunday, 21 September 2025, 11.55pm

The University of Tasmania acknowledges the Palawa/Pakana and Gadigal/Wangal people as the traditional custodians of the land, sea and waters of the areas upon which we live and work. We recognise their valuable contributions and deep connection to country and pay respect to Elders past and present.

As part of our commitment to a safe and inclusive workplace, employment history and police checks may be conducted as part of the selection process.

To be eligible for this position, you are required to hold Australian or New Zealand Citizenship, permanent residency or a valid visa that enables you to fulfil the requirements of this role.