Project manager

Telstra's Global Property team delivers high‐impact capital works and workplace transformation projects across a diverse national property portfolio. As a Project Manager you will strengthen Telstra's in‐house project management capability and support long‐term delivery across a pipeline of property projects aligned to future workforce needs and enterprise priorities.

What You'll Do

• Project Delivery & Execution – Lead end‐to‐end delivery of capital works projects including refurbishments, upgrades and workplace transformations; ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget and aligned to quality and compliance standards; translate strategic property plans into executable project outcomes.
• Financial & Commercial Management – Manage capital expenditure budgets, forecasts and project financial performance across multiple initiatives; drive cost control, value management and commercial outcomes across delivery.
• Stakeholder & Partner Management – Work across Telstra teams (Property, Finance, Workplace Technology) and external partners; lead stakeholder engagement to align priorities and drive project outcomes; influence senior stakeholders on complex project decisions.
• Governance, Risk & Compliance – Maintain strong governance aligned to Telstra frameworks and policies; identify and manage risks, issues and dependencies across project lifecycles; deliver accurate reporting to stakeholders and governance forums.
• Delivery Leadership – Lead and coordinate project teams, consultants and contractors; champion safety, accountability and continuous improvement across delivery.

Mandatory Skills & Qualifications

• Strong project leadership experience – able to lead meetings, align stakeholders and drive delivery across complex environments.
• Proven financial management capability – experience delivering projects to budget and managing financial performance.
• Formal project management training or development that demonstrates commitment to the discipline and long‐term career growth.
• At least 5+ years of relevant experience in project delivery.
• Tertiary qualification in Project Management, Construction, Engineering, Property or a related discipline.
• Ability to operate in a matrix environment and manage competing priorities.
• Experience working within governance frameworks and structured delivery environments.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills across multiple teams.
• Commercial acumen with a focus on value creation and efficiency.

Why Join the Team

• Opportunity to shape Telstra's property portfolio and deliver enterprise‐critical initiatives.
• Access to mentoring, development and long‐term career opportunities.
• Flexible hybrid working and occasional travel to project sites across the country.

Telstra is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, genders, ethnicities and disabilities. We have zero tolerance for harassment.