Project managers manage projects for one or more organisations, usually with the purpose of initiating or improving an aspect of business. Responsibilities are broad and include managing the strategic, financial, operational and technological implications of the project to ensure a successful outcome.

• Contributes to the planning and review of project activities and sets priorities and delivery standards; allocates resources, space and equipment; assigns work to and monitors work performance of staff; manages or oversees project delivery; liaises with professionals to co-ordinate project delivery and to facilitate resolution of problems; ensures compliance with occupational health and safety regulations; ensures work complies with relevant government legislation, policies and procedures; co-ordinates or oversees personnel activities such as hiring, promotions, performance management, payroll, training and supervision.

• Usually work in offices, and sometimes on-site depending on the industry they are working in, such as on a commercial building site
• May travel around the country and overseas to clients' worksites.

• Sedentary to light physical demand level.
• Sits at an office desk or in meeting with staff frequently.
• Stands and walks about the office and/or organisation frequently to attend meeting, monitor staff and ensure health and safety regulations for example are being meet.
• Stretching bending, twisting, climbing and lifting is not a significant component of the job.
• Bending, squatting or crouching is unlikely to be a significant part of this role, if required at all.
• Repetitive movements of the hands and fingers are likely due to the operation of a keyboard and mouse, phones and writing instruments.
• Driving may be required occasionally to frequently.
• Use of hand held and electronic equipment is constant and will involve the use of writing tools, telephones, faxes, computers, photocopiers, scanners, calculators and other general office equipment.
• Mental skills necessary include a high level of cognitive functioning with communication, listening, administrative, organisational, financial and budgeting, problem-solving, planning and decision-making capabilities.

• A relevant tertiary qualification or at least five years applicable experience (ANZSCO Skill Level 1). In some instances particular experience and/or on-the-job training may be required.

• There are opportunities for flexibility of movement.