Federal Government client is seeking to identify suitable candidates to perform the role of Project Manager to support the agency to document business requirements, capture business needs, and design, create, evaluate, and document ICT solutions in new and existing ICT systems.

Project Managers support the agency by ensuring the high quality and consistent delivery of projects. Working under the broad direction of senior staff, they are responsible for managing the design, planning, development, implementation and evaluation of project outputs. They liaise and work with key stakeholders to foster partnerships, provide strategic advice and optimise the effectiveness of projects in I their area of responsibility. In performing a leadership role, they support innovation, changes in workplace practices and organises work in the context of competing priorities and strategic direction.

Estimated start date 01 September 2024

Initial contract duration 10 Months

Extension term 12 months

Number of extensions 2

Location of work ACT, QLD, VIC

Working arrangements Onsite

Security clearance Must be an Australian Citizen an able to obtain Baseline

Key duties may include, but are not limited to:

Project Manager – EL1

• manage, deliver and monitor projects that may have an organisation-wide impact.
• develop, manage and implement project plans and schedules in accordance with the agency’s project management framework and consider project interdependencies.
• collaborate with staff in immediate work area and with internal and external stakeholders.
• contribute to project design, governance arrangements and operational integration.
• ensure project deliverables and milestones are met on time and within budget.
• coordinate strategic planning for longer term project initiatives. • lead and manage staff and manage performance, attendance and health and wellbeing.
• develop staff capability through coaching, mentoring and succession planning. • provide expert advice and feedback to stakeholders and the agency's executive.
• research, review and evaluate projects in specific operational or technical areas.
• report on project outputs to stakeholders and oversee regular project reporting including status updates and exception reports.
• prepare and review written material including business cases, plans, reports and executive briefs and corporate documentation.
• undertake budget management, monitor expenditure and oversee procurement and contract management.
• identify, assess, manage, escalate, report and monitor project risks, issues and benefits, including developing treatment strategies.
• analyse project performance and coordinate quality management to ensure that project deliverables are fit for purpose and meet client needs.
• support innovation, manage and lead change and significantly contribute to business improvement strategies.
• develop and manage key stakeholder relationships and expectations to deliver projects.
• represent the work area or agency at external and cross-agency forums, including conferences and meetings. • exercise delegations appropriate to role in accordance with legislation and guidelines.

Senior Project Manager – EL2

• manage, lead and deliver projects that may have an agency wide impact.
• develop, implement and evaluate project plans and schedules in accordance with the agency’s project management framework and consider project interdependencies.
• collaborate with staff in immediate work area and with internal and external stakeholders.
• oversee project design, governance arrangements and operational integration.
• ensure project deliverables and milestones are met on time and within budget.
• lead strategic planning for longer term project initiatives.
• provide high level strategic advice and feedback to stakeholders and the agency's executive.
• research, review and evaluate projects within a section or specialist area.
• report on project objectives and outputs for presentation to the executive, and oversee ongoing project reporting.
• oversee, review and advise on written material including business cases, plans, reports, executive and ministerial briefs and corporate documentation.
• plan, manage and monitor financial budgets and oversee the management of contracts, procurement, resources and expenditure.
• identify, assess, manage, escalate, report and monitor project risks, issues and benefits, including developing treatment strategies.
• analyse project performance and oversee quality management to ensure that project deliverables are fit for purpose and meet client needs.
• drive innovation, manage and lead change, and actively contribute to and implement the agency’s strategic direction.
• engage, negotiate and manage key strategic stakeholder relationships to deliver projects and respond to changes in needs and expectations.
• represent and negotiate on behalf of the agency to advance the agency's interests at external, cross-agency, inter-jurisdictional and other forums.

Project Manager – EL1

• apply knowledge and skills in project and program management frameworks.
• understand the audience and context and effectively tailor communication and communication styles.
• develop and manage key stakeholder relationships and expectations.
• demonstrate personal resilience and manage challenging and sensitive situations.
• plan strategically and prioritise workload for self and teams to accomplish business outcomes.
• make decisions based on professional judgement, risk evaluation and in the context of the environment.
• collaborate with others.

Senior Project Manager – EL2

• apply knowledge and skills in project and program management frameworks

• understand the audience and context, anticipate responses and effectively tailor communication and communication styles

• develop and manage key strategic stakeholder relationships

• demonstrate personal resilience and apply well developed influencing, negotiation, conflict resolution and mediation skills

• demonstrate highly developed strategic planning skills to determine work priorities and deliver business outcomes

• make balanced decisions using professional judgement, risk evaluation and in the context of ambiguity and a changing environment

ADP Store is seeking a dedicated Business Development specialist to support our expansion efforts in Melbourne and across the state. In this role, you will manage our showroom, visit store owners such as IGA and Cellarbrations, and perform site measure-ups and consultations. This role is essential in promoting ADP as an industry leader, providing excellent customer service and driving sales growth through strong support and effective coordination.

About the company:

ADP Store Fixtures is an established retail services organisation that sources and manufactures shelving and display systems for retail chains. We are an Australian-owned organisation that seeks to provide cost-effective merchandising solutions on a local and national multi-site scale.

Our product offering is backed by our policy of continued investment in research and development to provide you with display systems that you can rely on.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee the daily operations of the showroom, ensuring it is clean, organized, and well-presented to provide a welcoming environment for customers.
• Assist store owners, including IGA and Cellarbrations, by providing expert advice and support on ADP products and services.
• Perform site measure-ups and consultations to understand customer needs, provide tailored solutions, and ensure the successful implementation of ADP products.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with store owners and other key stakeholders, enhancing customer satisfaction and loyalty.
• Conduct F2F Visits at potential clients stores and locations to scope out project requirements and tailor solutions.
• Act as a liaison between store owners and ADP’s internal teams to ensure seamless communication and service delivery.
• Conduct outbound sales activities such as client presentations and customer calls to generate new business opportunities.
• Present proposals and presentations and follow up tenaciously..
• Analyze technical briefs and architect drawings for store projects, proposing suitable ADP solutions accordingly.
• Collaborate with the Sales & Marketing Manager to devise innovative ideas or promotions to bolster sales efforts.

Qualifications:

• Proven experience as a Sales Consultant, preferably with a track record in shop fittings & design industry. 
• Extensive experience and expertise in shopfitting.
• Proficiency in CRMs and familiarity with email systems.
• Demonstrated capability to initiate and sustain robust relationships.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and other relevant software applications.
• Strong negotiation and persuasion abilities.
• Ability to multitask, prioritize tasks, and manage time effectively.
• Willingness to travel as needed to meet with clients and attend industry events.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary of $100,000 to $120,000 plus superannuation.
• Opportunities for growth and professional development.
• Supportive work environment focused on innovation and excellence.
• Exciting projects with meaningful impact in the retail industry.

The Specification Manager will focus on establishing and growing Burgtec's presence within the Melbourne CBD market. The primary objective is to target particular architects and designers, building strong relationships to drive the specification of Burgtec products. The role involves hybrid working conditions with 30% in the showroom and 70% visiting architects and specifiers.

About Burgtec

Burgtec designs creates & manufactures office furniture and workstations. Over the last 40 years, Burgtec has remained at the forefront of design, continually injecting new products into our already well-established range of task chairs, workstations, tables, storage systems + complimentary visitor, breakout, and soft seating pieces.

Burgtec maintains the traditional values of exceptional quality, attention to detail, superior market-leading design, and customer-focused service. Our in-house research and development facility works closely with our customers, to achieve beautifully designed functional furniture.

Responsibilities: 

• Conduct face-to-face drop-ins and meetings with architects and specifiers from target lists, focusing on increasing specified projects and regional sales.
• Establish and maintain relationships with new specifiers. Key KPIs will track these interactions and outcomes.
• Execute strategies to foster and grow specifier relationships in the VIC market, including periodic rapport-building interactions.
• Be creative in finding ways to connect with architects and specifiers, ensuring persistent follow-up and engagement.
• Provide exceptional customer service to ensure client satisfaction and repeat business. Respond promptly and professionally to inbound inquiries, providing accurate information and building rapport.
• Work as a hunter, never taking no for an answer and finding innovative solutions to penetrate the market.
• Track and report the number of projects specified and new specifiers who commence specifying Burgtec products.
• Use HubSpot to manage customer relationships, track activities, and analyze data to improve engagement strategies.
• Coordinate and conduct engaging client showroom visits, showcasing Burgtec's office furniture offerings.
• Deliver compelling and insightful product presentations tailored to client needs and preferences.
• Collaborate closely with existing teams, including Marketing and Product teams, to ensure seamless customer experiences.

• Proven experience in a sales or client-facing marketing role within the furniture, design, or related industry.
• Strong understanding of the Victorian market and key players in the commercial specification space.
• In-depth knowledge of the specification process, particularly in working with architects.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and rapport-building skills.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and remotely.
• Strong work ethic and a results-driven mindset, with a track record of exceeding activity KPIs.
• Demonstrated ability to identify and address client pain points and build strong relationships
• Strong organisational and record-keeping skills.
• Ability to manage a hybrid working schedule efficiently.
• Tenacity and a hunter mentality.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, growth-focused environment.
• Willingness to travel occasionally and participate in training sessions

• Competitive salary of $110,000-130,000 plus superannuation
• Incentive program 
• Opportunity for your specifications skills to shine 
• Rewarding salary + Growth Opportunities for Specification Superstars!
• Work with a dynamic and successful team 
• Comprehensive onboarding process, including training on products, systems, and company processes
• Exciting opportunity to take ownership of sales and growth functions with a supportive management team

Our purpose 

Here at Datacom, we connect people and technology in order to solve challenges, create opportunities and discover new possibilities for the communities we live in. 

About the Role 

The Associate Director – Go To Market (GTM) Strategy and Planning is responsible for managing and orchestrating a GTM approach to Datacom’s portfolio of services and products, driving lead generation and customer acquisition. The role will lead Datacom’s GTM Group strategy and planning across Australia and New Zealand.  

What you’ll bring:

• Demonstrated ability to manage complex matrix products and services portfolio organisations requiring first hand of GTM strategy and orchestration across sales, proposition and marketing teams.  
• Knowledge of building GTM initiatives founded on strategic investments across multiple value propositions 
• Leadership in the development of market-focused GTM plans with an understanding of proposition planning.  
• Broad and deep understanding of marketing and sales strategy, operations and related technology industry dependencies. 
• Demonstrated ability to implement long-term, customer-centred and data-driven strategies to obtain commercial results. 

What you’ll do:

• Provide leadership and and orchestrate a GTM approach to Datacom’s portfolio of services and products, driving lead generation and growth.  
• Establish an aligned approach to GTM in conjunction with Sales, Marketing, Partner Management, Proposition and Market Strategy teams.  

• Lead the day-to-day GTM Hub strategy across Markets and Lines of Business relating to GTM operations and governance, ensuring that planning and orchestration of a GTM strategy is delivered.  

Culture and Benefits 

Datacom is one of the largest suppliers of Information Technology professional services in New Zealand and Australia. As an ANZ company, we have managed to maintain a dynamic, agile, small business feel that is often diluted in larger organisations of our size. It's our people that give us our unique culture and energy that you can feel from the moment you meet with us. 

At Datacom, you'll be recognized and valued for your contributions. We're growing year on year and can provide career opportunity in a collegial and agile environment that empowers people and promotes innovation. We care about our people and provide a range of perks such as health insurance, employee discounts, social events, remote working, flexi-hours, and professional development courses to name a few. We operate at the leading edge of technology to help our largest enterprise organisations explore possibilities and solve their biggest challenges, so you will never run out of interesting new challenges and opportunities. 

A smart human once said, “Do things you

Our people love to work for us, here’s why!

• Officially B-Corp Certified, a Certified Great Place to Work 2024 and 2023 Best Workplaces winner!

• Competitive salary, free weekly lunches, awesome social events (including a social club – winery tours to museum tours), flexible working arrangements, and amazing headquarters in the CBD.
• Receive mentoring and coaching from industry leaders and plenty of opportunities for growth and promotion.
• Learning and development including internal and external training programs to build your career skills.
• An inclusive and diverse workplace culture centered on health, wellbeing and fun.
• The ability to salary sacrifice for their very own BlueRock shares
• We have our very own BlueRock public holidays to give our people the day off, on us!

For more amazing perks of working at BlueRock and employee benefits – head to our careers page!

How to apply

If this sounds like you, then please click on the "Apply" button and follow the prompts. If you think you have what it takes, but don’t necessarily meet every single point on the job description – please still apply. We’d love to see if you could be a great fit and we can't wait to meet you! 

For any questions regarding this opportunity or if you require adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, please reach out to [email protected].

Please be advised that BlueRock or any of its related or controlled entities do not accept unsolicited contact or resumes from Recruitment Agencies. 

Even in 2024 it needs to be said, BlueRock is a workplace committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of age, citizenship, colour, disability, gender and gender identity, marital status, nationality, race, sexual orientation, or veteran status.    

Our Why 

Datacom works with organisations and communities across Australia and New Zealand to make a difference in people’s lives and help organisations use the power of tech to innovate and grow. 

About the Role (Your Why)  

The Workforce Optimisation team is responsible for several outsourced projects and services for some of our biggest clients in Datacom. We have a bigger purpose—not only are we focused on delivering awesome business outcomes, but we are also thinking, planning, and taking action on revolutionising the technology industry!

The Workforce Planning Manager is responsible for analysing, forecasting, and planning workforce supply and demand, as well as talent needs and gaps, to ensure that an organisation has the right people with the right skills to support its business objectives.

Our offices are based in Adelaide, Melbourne, Sydney, and Brisbane. We like to bring people together in person when we can, but we are mindful of the benefits of working from home for work/ life balance. Therefore, we leave it to you and the team you join to figure out what works best! 

Please note that to be successful in this role, you must be an Australian Citizen and be able to obtain a Baseline or NV1 security clearance.

What you’ll do   

The Workforce Planning Manager is responsible for (but not limited to):

• Analysing, implementing, and monitoring workforce planning initiatives to optimise and scale the evolving workforce and long-range plans.
• Collaborating with business leaders, strategic planning, HR, Finance, and other stakeholders across the company to review existing and future workforce needs and to ensure alignment with business objectives and financial goals.
• Collecting, interpreting, and evaluating workforce metrics to provide data-driven insights for internal and external talent pool assessments, headcount reviews, forecasting and business scenario planning, reviewing processes, and monitoring plan effectiveness.
• Lead the development, execution, and communication of the company’s workforce planning roadmap to optimise and scale an evolving global workforce and to create strategic long-range plans.
• Oversee workforce planning initiatives, including headcount metrics analysis, internal and external talent assessments, forecasting, plan roll-out, processes, and controls.
• Selecting, developing, and evaluating personnel to ensure the efficient operation of the function.

We are a pretty agile company. We are keen to respond to customer, technology, and internal stakeholders’ changing requirements, which can mean evolving in our roles to meet those needs. 

What you’ll bring  

• Extensive experience with workforce planning and scheduling in a large complex organisation – Ideally within a Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) environment
• Strong understanding of business requirements with an appreciation of business strategy, forecasting and workforce behaviour
• Ability to work on moderately complex assignments, requiring judgment in resolving issues and making recommendations.
• Assures adherence to budgets, schedules, work plans, and performance requirements
• Ability to interact with a variety of stakeholders and team members across different business units
• Blend of commercial, technical, and consulting skills.
• Strong financial management practices with a clear understanding of the relationship between costs, utilisation, and project revenue
• Establishes and assures adherence to budgets, schedules, work plans, and performance requirement
• Proven analytical and problem-solving skills

Why join us here at Datacom? 

Datacom is one of Australia and New Zealand’s largest Information Technology professional services suppliers. We have managed to maintain a dynamic, agile, small business feel that is often diluted in larger organisations of our size. It's our people who give Datacom its unique culture and energy, which you can feel from the moment you meet with us. 

We care about our people and provide a range of perks, such as social events, chill-out spaces, remote working, flexi-hours, and professional development courses. You’ll have the opportunity to learn, develop your career, connect, and bring your true self to work. You will be recognised and valued for your contributions and be able to do your work in a collegial, flat-structured environment. 

We operate at the forefront of technology to help Australia and New Zealand’s largest enterprise organisations explore possibilities and solve their greatest challenges. You will never run out of interesting new challenges and opportunities. 

We want Datacom to be an inclusive and welcoming workplace for everyone. We take pride in the steps we have taken and continue to take to make our environment fun and friendly and our people feel supported. 

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