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About the Role

The role is responsible for construction management across all projects delivered by the Infrastructure & Procurement (I&P) Portfolio, including under the Capital Works Programs and Maintenance Programs. This position provides expert construction advice and manages a range of building development and maintenance projects through the design, construction and commissioning stages ensuring delivery in accordance with overall Sydney Opera House and NSW Government requirements.

Responsibilities

Manage a range of building development and maintenance projects through the design, construction and commissioning stages.
Ensure delivery in accordance with overall Sydney Opera House and NSW Government requirements.
Provide expert construction advice.

Requirements

Tertiary qualifications in engineering, building or construction (or equivalent industry experience) with specialist knowledge of building services, BCA/WHS legislation, contractor management and technical compliance.
Over 10 years' recent experience successfully leading major capital works and maintenance projects, delivering complex projects in demanding operational environments.
Proven expertise across the full project lifecycle, including planning, budgeting, design management, tendering, contract administration, statutory approvals, stakeholder engagement and project delivery.
Exceptional communication, relationship management and leadership skills, with the ability to influence, coach and collaborate effectively with executives, staff, consultants, architects and contractors.
Strong commercial, strategic and political acumen, supported by experience in governance, information management, procedure development and providing recommendations on sensitive issues.
Existing Australian work rights.
Satisfactory National Police Check.
Satisfactory Pre-Employment Health Assessment.

Skills

Construction management
Building services
BCA/WHS legislation
Contractor management
Technical compliance
Project lifecycle management
Planning
Budgeting
Design management
Tendering
Contract administration
Statutory approvals
Stakeholder engagement
Project delivery
Communication
Relationship management
Leadership
Influencing
Coaching
Collaboration
Commercial acumen
Strategic acumen
Political acumen
Governance
Information management
Procedure development

Location

Sydney

Work Type

Full Time
Ongoing

Experience Level

Over 10 years' recent experience

Education Level

Tertiary qualifications in engineering, building or construction (or equivalent industry experience)

Salary/Compensations

Base salary of $180,175 per annum plus 12% Superannuation Contributions

Benefits

10% off onsite food and beverage outlets
5 weeks’ annual leave
Access to salary packaging
Discounted health insurance
Access to professional development programs
Staff engagement initiatives
Staff community groups
Fitness Passport
Complimentary wellbeing programs
Working for an organisation with a 6 Star Green Star performance rating
Working for an organisation committed to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals
Complimentary tickets to shows

About the Company

The Sydney Opera House occupies a unique place in the cultural landscape. A globally recognised icon synonymous with inspiration and imagination, it’s one of the world’s busiest performing arts centres, the nation’s premier tourism destination and a World Heritage masterpiece that belongs to the people of NSW.
Driving this incredible place is a team of passionate and dedicated people.
The Opera House is a living work of art. A place of possibility and wonder – on and off the stage.
We bring people together to be uplifted, empowered and entertained.
As set out in the Sydney Opera House Strategy 2024-2026, our ambition is to be Everyone’s House.
To make this real, we are focused on four themes that underpin our organisational values (Creativity, Courage, Inclusivity, Integrity, Collaboration and Care): Everyone feels welcome here, We better understand and connect with the community, We are future ready, We lead and inspire positive change.

Equal Opportunity

The Opera House is an inclusive employer that recognises everyone is unique.
The organisation welcomes you for who you are – as you are.
We welcome and encourage applications from First Nations people, recognising the value, unique skills and knowledge that First Nations employees bring to the workplace.
We welcome and encourage applications from people of all genders, people who are d/Deaf and/or with disability, from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, neurodiverse, refugees and the LGBTQIA+ community.