Paul Benedek

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About Paul Benedek

An innovative solutions finder with strong infrastructure experience, I am an engaging communicator who can command a room while empowering stakeholders to find common ground. Experienced in planning, projects and policy work in the education and health sectors, across government agencies, I am known for efficient coordination of multiple projects, developing persuasive business cases, enhancing processes and boosting team productivity. I see success as a collaborative process, and enjoy sharing my time and expertise with colleagues. I am degree qualified in Information Systems, certified in project management, with a background in multimedia-Performance Highlights Developed strategic submissions to government, including to enable early acquisition of sites for future new schools, improving the quality and value of sites obtained, leading to more efficient new school builds (as Senior Facilities Services Officer, Portfolio Establishment, Department of Education). Guided the move for new school Detailed Business Cases to be led by the Department, and coordinated development of Business Cases for several schools to secure government funding (as Senior Facilities Services Officer). Successfully developed Facilities Briefs across multiple schools, including complex cases involving challenging stakeholder negotiation (as Senior Planning Officer, Portfolio Establishment, DoE). Established tender specifications and engaged infrastructure professionals for a pioneering flexible school spaces project, while aligning team projects to a Prince2 framework (as Principal Project Officer, Youth Transitions Team, DoE).