Project Manager

Seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead the implementation and delivery of ISO45001 certification for a significant government agency in Darwin.

You will manage all aspects of the project, ensuring compliance with legal, regulatory, and company requirements while fostering a strong safety culture.

This position is a DARWIN based contract role, required for a period of 12 months, with an asap start.

Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end project delivery of ISO45001 certification, from gap analysis to accreditation.
• Develop and execute a project plan, timelines, and milestones, ensuring alignment with Power and Water’s Investment and Delivery Framework.
• Engage with key stakeholders (senior management, HSE team, employees and auditors) to drive successful implementation.
• Conduct a gap analysis against current health and safety management systems and develop an action plan to address deficiencies.
• Work with Business Unit’s and internal HSE staff on developing business processes and other supporting documents to align with ISO45001 requirements.
• Work with internal teams to embed a safety culture, ensuring that health and safety best practices are integrated into daily operations.
• Arrange and manage internal audits, risk assessments, and training
• Oversee third-party audits and certification assessments, liaising with external bodies and required.
• Monitor compliance, progress, and reporting to senior leadership on project performance and risks.

Essential Things About You

• Demonstrated capability as a Project Manager with over 10+ years of experience.

• Excellent stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and engage at all levels.
• Extensive experience in project implementation and management, including project planning, budget management, project schedules, risk management, risk management, resource management and quality assurance.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and implement policies, procedures, and training programs.
• Familiarity with internal audit processes and external certification assessments.
• Proficient in project management tools and methodologies (e.g. PRINCE2, Agile, or PMP certification preferred).

A Bit More About You

• Strong knowledge of ISO45001 standards, health and safety legislation, and risk management principles.
• Experience in the utilities, energy, construction, engineering sectors or regulated industry.
• Experience in government/ government-owned organisations.

• Chartered membership of a relevant professional body (e.g. AIPM)
• Knowledge of ISO9001 (Quality Management) or ISO14001 (Environmental Management).
• Previous experience delivering change management initiatives related to health and safety.

To be considered you must be living in Darwin and have full working rights