MidFull TimeENAsia/Pacific
We currently have an opportunity for a Project Manager in Bendigo to join our Health and Education team and play a key role in delivering safe, compliant and well‑governed modifications and minor capital works that support the ongoing operation of a major hospital facility. Reporting to the Asset Manager, you’ll help deliver high‑quality outcomes that support our essential services.
What You’ll Do
This role offers a broad scope, with key responsibilities including:
Lead the end‑to‑end planning, delivery and governance of approved modifications and minor works projects.
Develop clear scopes, technical specifications, cost estimates and approval documentation in collaboration with stakeholders.
Manage multiple concurrent projects, ensuring works are delivered safely, on time, within budget and with minimal disruption to hospital operations.
Establish and maintain strong project controls, including schedules, budgets, risk registers and performance reporting.
Build trusted relationships with internal teams, clients, consultants and contractors to achieve high‑quality, value‑for‑money outcomes.
What You’ll Bring
Proven experience delivering building, facilities or minor capital works projects within complex operational environments.
Strong project management, financial control and technical capability across building services and maintenance works.
Confidence engaging with a diverse range of stakeholders, with a collaborative and solutions‑focused approach.
The ability to manage competing priorities while maintaining attention to detail, safety and quality.
A proactive, organised and calm approach, even when navigating operational challenges.
More than anything, you’ll bring a strong work ethic, a positive attitude, and a commitment to delivering high-quality outcomes for our clients.
Why Downer?
At Downer, we plan, create, and sustain essential public services across Australia and New Zealand. From hospitals to data centres and defence partnerships, we manage critical infrastructure that keeps communities thriving.
What It Means to Belong at Downer
We’re proud of our high-performance culture and commitment to diversity, offering:
Training and development to support and diversify your career.
With 30% of vacancies filled internally you’ll find real opportunities to advance your career.
Perks@Downer: healthcare discounts, great savings on retail purchases, car purchases and much more.
Employee Assistance Program: professional support for you and your family when you need it most.
You want your work to matter and so do we. With over 26,000 people across Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific, our team is made up of individuals with unique perspectives, backgrounds, and ideas.
We know that diversity makes us stronger and we actively celebrate it through our commitment to inclusion and belonging.
We’re committed to building a team that reflects the diverse communities we serve and we welcome people of all ages, genders, sexual orientations, cultures, abilities, and lived experiences. We especially encourage applications from those whose voices have traditionally been underrepresented in our industry, including women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, Māori and Pasifika Peoples, veterans, people with disability, and neurodivergent individuals. Even if your experience doesn’t align perfectly with this role, we’d still like to hear from you. If it feels like the right fit, apply - potential counts, and so do you.
As a WORK180 Endorsed Employer, we support flexibility that works for your life, inclusive leadership that values your voice, and equitable access to opportunity so you can do your best work and bring your whole self to it.
If you need support or adjustments through the recruitment process, just let us know, we’re here to help you put your best foot forward.
