Project Manager - Asset Management

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Project Manager – Asset Management

• Awarded Australia’s Major Tourism Attraction (Sydney)
• Ongoing, Full Time Opportunity
• Taronga Clerk Grade 9 ($119,758.21 total remuneration package, including Employer Superannuation Contributions and Annual Leave Loading.)
• Located at Taronga Zoo, Mosman

Looking to secure a shared future for wildlife and people?

Taronga is looking for an experienced, driven and motivated (position) who is interested in joining a leading organisation in conservation, education, animal management and transformational guest experiences.

About us…

Taronga Zoo officially opened in October 1916, with Taronga Western Plains Zoo officially opening in February 1977!  We believe in a shared future for Wildlife and People. Taronga is working in partnership with wildlife conservation organizations and communities to develop ways to protect species and habitats. Taronga. For the Wild!

Our employees enjoy generous employment conditions including:

• Complimentary family and friends passes
• A wide range of discounts on our award winning accommodation
• Discounted food and beverage purchases across the site
• Reduced rates for other services including animal encounters 
• To discover more about the benefits of working at Taronga, please visit our website here:

We value diversity…

Taronga is an equal opportunity employer, where we recognise the diversity of our workforce and community – be it on the basis of gender, age, culture, religion, language or personal circumstances.

Taronga is also committed to building on the perspectives, experience, knowledge and skills that this diversity brings to our organisation.

Taronga provide specific workplace programs to support diversity and equal employment opportunities for women, people with a disability and people identifying as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander.

Key accountabilities…

• Manage multiple asset improvement projects, within agreed budgets timeframes, compliance requirements and resources.
• Provide advice and support for capital development projects with relation to existing infrastructure, operational considerations in design, commissioning, handover acceptance, and operational readiness to ensure organisational specifics are achieved.
• Review, approve and manage asset change requests in accordance with policies and procedures.
• Participate in tender procurement processes as required, and in accordance with Taronga policies and New South Wales Government procurement guidelines.
• Ensure project management documentation is maintained in accordance with policies and procedures.
• Communicate Taronga’s education and conservation messages both internally and externally, ensuring all communications align with Taronga’s values to inspire change in accordance with Taronga’s vision and strategic pillars.
• Comply with and suggest sustainability practices in the workplace to help achieve Taronga’s sustainability targets and reduce environmental impact.
• Comply with and report any Work, Health and Safety incidents in line with Taronga’s Work, Health and Safety Charter.

About you…

We are looking for candidates that have:

• Trade qualification or tertiary qualifications in Engineering, Architecture, Project Management, Building or an equivalent combination of knowledge, skills and experience.
• Hold a current NSW Drivers License or ability to have existing license formally recognised, including manual.
• Maintain a current NSW White Card for Construction at your own expense.
• Obtain and maintain a current paid NSW Working with Children Check at own expense.

About applying…

We value your safety, and the privacy of your information. Please only apply for this position via http://www.iworkfor.nsw.gov.au/. This is the only legitimate website to apply via, and the only website whereby applications will be accepted.

Please submit your resume and a cover letter of one page.  You are also required to complete the two target questions as part of your application. 

1. Describe your experience with managing minor and major change to operational assets, and requirements for document control.
2. Describe your experience with managing design investigations, construction and operational readiness and acceptance for complex facilities with 24-hour operations.

Applications must be completed via http://www.iworkfor.nsw.gov.au/ using the reference number 000067GW or searching the word Taronga. For more information in relation to the vacant position please contact Kate McAlpine on 9978 4588 or [email protected]

To review a copy of the role description, please visit the careers page of the Taronga website http://www.taronga.org.au 

If you are experiencing technical difficulties in applying, please contact “I work for NSW” support team on 1800 562 679 or [email protected]

Applications close:   Midnight 19 July 2018