• Manage capital works projects from inception to close
• Hybrid role, three days in office
• Increase the value of your take-home pay with our PBI salary packaging
• Based in Chatswood (close to the train station) from August 2022, currently in Frenchs Forest

 Aspect is committed to providing an autism friendly workplace and supporting an inclusive and diverse workforce. It is through this commitment that we encourage and welcome applicants from all backgrounds to apply.

A different brilliant®

Share our passion for understanding, engaging and celebrating the strengths, interests and aspirations of people on the autism spectrum and discover a different brilliant®.

Aspect's School Network: Autism Spectrum Australia (Aspect) has grown to become Australia's largest national educational program for children on the autism spectrum.  Aspect currently has 9 independent schools operating across 50 locations in NSW and South Australia that cater for over 1,200 students. We have more than 100 specialist Autism classes hosted on the grounds of partnership schools in less specialised settings.

About the role: To ensure the effective delivery of a wide range of small to medium size capital property projects across Aspect’s national property portfolio. To view the full position profile, please click here. The successful applicant must have their own vehicle and regular travel will be required between our Wollongong and Newcastle school building sites.

Key Responsibilities: 

• Manage a diverse range of real estate related projects including new school developments, refurbishment projects and capital expenditure programs of work across NSW, Victoria and South Australia
• Managing project design development and driving consultant teams
• Responsible for the implementation of new autism friendly design guidelines across all projects
• Managing and approving consultant invoices and tracking expenditure against project feasibilities and budgets
• Assist the Head of Property to provide detailed advice and reports to the Board regarding the capital property program and project management deliverables Develop, manage and ensure all procedures, policies and processes are followed  in regards to the Aspect property portfolio

Skills, experience and qualifications:

• At least ten years’ experience in project management across multiple projects
• Strong communication skills with a proven ability to work across a number of stakeholders
• Relevant tertiary qualifications in Construction, project management, architecture or related area preferred
• Strong understanding of all technical, financial, planning and legal components associated with project management and construction
• Strong experience in design and design co-ordination
• Strong track record in delivering multiple capital works projects, from inception to completion
• Knowledge and interest in interiors, aesthetics and/or design
• Knowledge of local and state planning regulations and building codes
• Demonstrated effective leadership and project management skills

NSW Working with Children Check clearance for paid employment. A National Police Check clearance is a requirement and Aspect will arrange this.  

What we offer: 

• A competitive package based on relevant qualifications and experience 
• Generous leave entitlement  including parental leave, study leave and sick/carers leave
• Employee referral incentives
• Free access for all employees to the Aspect Employee Assistance Program
• A supportive and safe workplace culture encouraging employee wellbeing and development
• Ongoing Professional Development

As a Public Benevolent Institution (PBI), Aspect employees receive tax-effective salary packaging opportunities including $15,899 each year tax free, increasing the value of your take-home pay. Click here for a summary of some of the benefits you can access when working at Aspect.

To apply: 

Please include your resume, a cover letter detailing why you are suitable for this role and complete the candidate questionnaire as part of Aspect's online recruitment process. 

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.

COVID-19 Vaccination is a condition of employment for all staff in Autism Spectrum Australia (Aspect). For some roles, covered by Public Health Orders, the requirement is for staff to have two doses and the additional COVID-19 Booster. As part of the recruitment/interview process Aspect is collecting info.

More information about Aspect: www.autismspectrum.org.au.

Autism Spectrum Australia (Aspect) is committed to providing an environment free from abuse, neglect and exploitation of the people we support.