The Infrastructure & Planning Manager is directly responsible for managing the lifecycle of all Purple House building assets and real property. The role will engage in planning and delivery of facilities maintenance, small to medium capital works improvement projects as required and ensure compliance of maintenance and improvement.

The current scope includes approximately 80 buildings with offices and accommodation in Alice Springs and Darwin, as well as dialysis units and accommodation across 20 remote locations (NT, SA & WA) and aged care facilities and accommodation in 2 communities (NT).

Ensure Purple House facilities are appropriately maintained to support the organisations strategic objectives. Co-ordinating and monitoring the delivery of projects to achieve the program objectives, including financial reporting, risk management and stakeholder management.

Collaborate with Senior Management to identify and scope future projects and actively seek alternative funding sources for capital improvements. This role requires some remote travel to our locations across NT, SA and WA.

To be successful, you will need:

• Qualifications in Building Construction, Project Management or similar (cert IV minimum) – Building or trades qualifications acceptable alternative.
• 3+ years Project Management or related experience.
• Demonstrated experience working with a range of internal and external stakeholders to develop and deliver multi-year, high level, future focused plans based on a variety of factors and constraints.
• Experience in scheduling of works across multiple projects, developing project plans and managing capital works budgets.
• Sound knowledge of current WHS legislation and commitment to quality improvement.
• Outstanding communication skills, both written and verbal and ability to work in a team.
• Current National Criminal History check (less than 6 months old).
• Covid19 vaccination (2 jabs + 1 booster).
• Unrestricted driver license to be able to drive in the NT.
• Provide First Aid & CPR (Minimum) or able to obtain.

What we offer:

Purple House is a registered not for profit with excellent salary packaging options with Community Business Bureau (CBB) – dependent on individual circumstances – per FBT year.

• Up to $15,899 for most formal loans/debts.
• Up to $15,899 remote locality (rent/mortgage/utilities).
• Salary package up to $2,650 on meal, entertainment and holiday accommodation.
• Additional items covered under Salary Packaging by CBB.
• Study leave after 12 months.
• Relocation allowance up to $5000 for eligible (successful) applications.

Applications will be reviewed upon receipt so interested parties are encouraged to apply as soon as possible, as the Closing Date is subject to change without notice.

No Agencies Please

We actively encourage and invite applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people for all our positions.