RPS is seeking a qualified and experienced client-side Assistant Project Manager to join our Alice Springs team on a full-time permanent basis working on an exciting major Defence project.
This role offers you scope, autonomy, challenge, collaboration, stakeholder engagement and a place at the front line on major projects. We are offering you the opportunity to be part of our continued success, providing you with a challenging and rewarding role where your efforts will be recognised, and success is celebrated.
RPS will provide you with a generous remuneration + additional employee benefits such as career development opportunities + paid parental leave + active life reimbursement and more.
What you’ll need to succeed
- Australian citizenship and holding or be able to successfully obtain and retain a minimum Australian Government Baseline Security Clearance is mandatory.
- A tertiary qualification in Construction, Architectural, Engineering, or similar is desirable.
- Experience/exposure with a range of delivery methodologies, in particular, Head Contract, Managing Contractor and Design and Construct is advantageous;
- Previous experience across Defence, including Defence writing skills;
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills;
- Demonstrated ability to prioritise and manage multiple tasks in a timely manner;
- Proactive and able to think strategically;
- Australian Citizen and able to successfully obtain and maintain a minimum Baseline Security Clearance.
- Ability to provide evidence to confirm vaccination status for COVID-19 to meet our client’s vaccination requirements in accordance with government regulations.
- 1+ years client-side PM or a PMCA experience in the industries as mentioned above and familiarity with Commonwealth Procurement Rules (would be preferable, but not essential)
- AIPM Accreditation or equivalent would be advantageous.
What’s on offer
RPS is a market leading project management team who specialises in the client-side delivery of large complex projects, and you will have the opportunity to work with some of the most influential and talented leaders in the industry.
Along with a competitive salary, we provide a diverse and inclusive work environment amongst a market-leading project management team that specialises in the delivery of large complex projects; you will have the opportunity to work with some of the most influential and talented leaders in the industry. RPS also offers many benefits to ensure your professional development & well-being:
- Flexible/Hybrid work arrangements
- Professional Membership p.a. reimbursement
- Paid Parental and Partner Leave
- Defence Reservist Leave
- $250 Active Lifestyle Allowance p.a.
- Additional annual leave purchase scheme + salary packaging;
- Professional and technical development programs incl, study assistance and online learning and Mentoring across portfolios etc
- Active social clubs, Employee Assistance Program, Service Recognition and more+
Our Approach
Our people live our purpose, deliver our promise, and demonstrate our behaviours every day. Our behaviours define who we are. Developed by our people, they underpin everything that we do. They create the memorable experiences we are known for and make RPS a great place to do great work. ‘Stronger Together’ is one of our five core behaviours and it is inherent in creating an inclusive workplace: ‘We are respectful, acknowledge diversity, and recognise the potential and contribution of everyone. We bring out the best in one another, always assuming best intent. People who learn and grow thrive in our business, sharing in our success.’