Senior Project Manager

Step into a pivotal leadership role where your expertise in major capital projects will help shape the future of Meli’s services and the communities we support.

As our Senior Project Manager, you will drive transformative infrastructure initiatives that create safer, more functional and more welcoming environments for children, families and staff. This is an opportunity to lead high‑impact projects from concept to completion, champion best‑practice governance and safety, and ensure our built environments reflect Meli’s commitment to fairness, inclusion and community wellbeing.

About the Role

As a Senior Project Manager, you will:

• Lead end‑to‑end client-side project management for a major building demolition, overseeing governance, statutory approvals, procurement, HSE, quality assurance, and site completion.
• Provide strategic client-side oversight of an external Development Manager for a major capital project, ensuring strong design governance, procurement rigour, stakeholder engagement, and operational readiness.
• Deliver scaled project management services for a second capital project, including governance, budgeting, risk management, procurement, construction oversight, and handover.
• Ensure all projects meet key performance indicators across time, cost, risk, quality, safety and wellbeing (HSW), stakeholder satisfaction, and governance compliance.

Position Details

• Part time, fixed term position until 30 October 2027
• 0.6 FTE working 22.8 hours per week
• Total Remuneration Package in line with experience

What We’re Looking For

We value professionals who bring empathy, expertise, and a commitment to social justice. To succeed in this role, you will have:

• Significant client-side Project Management experience delivering capital projects over $3M.
• Demonstrated oversight of a Development Manager and Design and Construct procurement
• Strong governance, cost control, programme management and risk/change leadership
• Strong knowledge of planning frameworks and construction contract forms (eg. AS2124/AS4000)
• Excellent stakeholder engagement, communication and reporting 

Why Work with Us?

At Meli, we offer more than just a job—we provide a platform to thrive, grow, and make an impact. Our Employee Value Proposition (EVP) includes:

• Supportive Culture: Join a values-driven organization that fosters collaboration and innovation.
• Career Growth: Access ongoing Learning & Development opportunities and clear pathways for progression.
• Financial Benefits: Enjoy salary packaging up to $15,900 per year, enhancing your financial well-being.
• Work-Life Balance: Benefit from flexible ways of working.
• Employee Wellbeing: Participate in employee-led Inclusion Working Groups, access confidential counselling via our Employee Assistance Program, and enjoy paid parental leave above the government scheme.
• Diversity and Inclusion: Be part of a team that celebrates diversity and actively supports individuals from all walks of life.

Join Our Commitment

Meli is committed to providing a child-safe environment. We have zero tolerance of any abuse or maltreatment of children. Our recruitment practices reflect our commitment to ensuring the safety and wellbeing of young people in our care.

Meli is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. We actively encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, individuals from culturally diverse backgrounds, LGBTQIA+ community members, people living with disabilities, and those looking to return to the workforce.

Our usual process includes a written application, a phone call and a panel interview, if you require adjustments to the recruitment process, please email us at recruitment@meli.org.au to discuss how we can best support you.

How to Apply

We’re excited to hear from you! Please submit your application, including a résumé and addressing the key selection criteria in the application form. Applications close 11:59pm, Wednesday 18 March 2026.

For more information about the position please contact Chelsea McLaren, Manager Infrastructure & Support Services on 0493 480 093.

Take the Next Step

If you’re ready to inspire change and make a lasting impact, click Apply Now and start your journey with Meli.