About Us
Connect Project Management is a boutique client‐side consultancy delivering complex, high‐value social infrastructure projects across the health, seniors living, education, housing, and community sectors.
Since 2007, we have built our practice on a simple, non‐negotiable principle: the people who win the work do the work. Our directors and senior leaders stay embedded from feasibility through to commissioning, giving clients genuine accountability, technical depth, and continuity throughout the full project lifecycle.
We guide projects from concept and feasibility through procurement, construction, and handover. Our pipeline is strong, our work is meaningful, and our team is collaborative, professional, and committed to making an impact.
The Role
We're looking for a Project Manager to join our Melbourne team.
This is a genuine client‐side role. You will act on behalf of the client — holding the brief, managing consultants, coordinating stakeholders, and driving delivery outcomes. This is not a contractor‐side and not a hybrid delivery role.
You will work across the full project lifecycle with real autonomy, direct client engagement, and day‐to‐day exposure to experienced senior leaders. It's a strong opportunity for someone who is confident, commercially aware, and ready to take ownership of meaningful projects.
What You'll Be Doing
Project Delivery
* Manage project programmes, budgets and registers to keep delivery on track.
* Coordinate consultant and contractor teams across all project phases.
* Monitor and report on project progress against programme, budget, scope, and client brief.
* Identify, manage, and elevate project risks and issues proactively.
Design and Procurement
* Attend and lead design meetings, PCG meetings, and site inspections.
* Prepare and issue project briefs, scopes of work, and procurement documentation.
* Manage tender processes, contract administration, negotiations, claims, variations, and compliance requirements.
Stakeholder and Client Management
* Represent clients with professionalism and authority throughout all project phases.
* Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, consultants, contractors, and other stakeholders.
* Prepare and present project status updates, reports, and briefing papers.
Administration and Documentation
* Prepare and issue accurate meeting minutes in a timely manner.
* Maintain project files, registers, and document control systems.
* Track and follow up actions, RFIs, submittals, approvals, and key deliverables.
* Manage project correspondence and maintain document version control.
* Prepare monthly project reports, cost reports, and programme updates.
What We're Looking For
3+ years' experience in a client‐side project management or consultancy role in Australia.
A degree in Project Management, Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, or a related discipline.
Experience in health, aged care, seniors living, education, social housing, or community infrastructure will be highly regarded.
Strong commercial awareness and the ability to take ownership of project outcomes.
Excellent attention to detail, particularly in documentation, reporting, and coordination.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with confidence engaging clients and consultants.
Ability to work autonomously while managing multiple project streams and competing priorities.
A professional, proactive, and hands‐on approach.
Why Join ConnectPM
Work on meaningful, high‐impact projects that support communities.
Join a respected boutique consultancy with a strong and diverse project pipeline.
Gain direct exposure to senior leadership and clients from day one.
Be part of a collaborative, professional team where your contribution is visible.
Access genuine career development, mentoring, and long‐term growth opportunities.
Work in a business where initiative, accountability, and quality are genuinely valued.
Working Arrangement
This is a full‐time, office‐based role in Melbourne (5 days per week). We believe the best project outcomes are achieved when teams are connected, responsive, and working closely together.
Application Questions
* Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia?
* How many years' experience do you have as a Client Side Project Manager?
* How many years of project management experience do you have?
* Have you completed a qualification in project management?
* Do you hold a Construction Induction Safety certificate (White Card)?
* How many years' experience do you have in the construction industry?
* How many years' experience do you have with contracts administration?
* What's your expected annual base salary?
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