• 3 x Full-time, Ongoing and 2 x Full-time Temporary
• Our employees work principally in the workplace however there will be travel and fieldwork involved in this role
• Salary from $125,693 - $138,510 plus super and leave loading

Diversity and inclusion are core values of the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development. The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development is a workplace where everyone is able to contribute and participate to their full potential, and we are proud to have a team that reflects the richness and complexity of the regional NSW communities we serve.

About the role

We are seeking a Senior Project Manager to join NSW Public Works (NSWPW) within the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD). The role is based in the Parramatta office and is in the NSWPW Greater Sydney Region business unit. The role is predominantly office based and client-side project management. The role will usually require 3-5 days a week (average 4) to be spent either in the office, visiting construction sites or at client meetings.

The role will manage the delivery of one or more assigned infrastructure projects ranging in medium to high in size and complexity or contributes to the planning and delivery of infrastructure projects with medium-to high complexity. The role will manage projects and project teams that deliver building or civil infrastructure projects.

NSW Public Works is a highly professional and award-winning project management and infrastructure advisory and delivery organisation with flexible working arrangements. We support diversity in our workplace and facilitate the professional development of our people. The team you will be joining are professional, motivated and supportive. Ongoing professional training and opportunities for self-improvement are part of our inclusive working culture.

About You

To be successful in this role you will have the following:

• University qualifications in Building, Project Management, Architecture or Engineering are preferred. Appropriate trade, post-trade or tertiary qualifications and/or equivalent relevant working experience in project management, will be considered.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required to be successful in this position.
• Well-developed knowledge and understanding of current Work Health and Safety legislation and regulations is preferred.
• Hold a current NSW Driver Licence and be willing to travel to regional and remote locations for project meetings, including overnight stays, may be necessary but not usual.

About Us

NSW Public Works (NSW PW) is part of the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development and supports local and state government agencies to deliver critical infrastructure initiatives by providing expert advisory, planning, design, delivery and support services. There’s nothing abstract about what we do. Just look around. Our work is in the hospitals, dams, water treatment plants and now in the new Bradfield city which is under construction. Every day we help shape the ambitious projects that bring progress to more people in NSW. From forging a more sustainable relationship with the land around us, to engineering the big ideas of the future. In every challenge we see the chance to build stronger and more connected communities. We do this by developing solutions that show creativity and grassroots ingenuity, providing impartial advice and support at all levels of government and the private sector, and partnering with experts to maximise the benefits of our knowledge and experience.

In NSW PW offices all over the state, you’ll find local expertise for local issues. We uncover the best talent, scrutinise cost and risk, and bridge the gap between private sector and government. By managing these nuances, projects we work on don’t just get done, they become benchmarks others aspire to.

Together, we are DPIRD

The New South Wales Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) protects, supports and develops primary industries and regional economies.

Collectively we support strong and sustainable agriculture, forestry, fishing and mining industries, and regional economies. We actively manage our natural assets: our lands and soils, minerals, waterways and oceans, vegetation and forests.

The department brings together:

• Local Land Services

• NSW Resources

• Agriculture and Biosecurity

• Fisheries and Forestry

• Regional Development and Delivery.

With nearly 5,000 employees, and 75 per cent of the DPIRD team living and working in regional NSW, we are embedded in the regions we serve.

Learn more about the benefits of joining our diverse and talented DPIRD team.

Applying for the role

Apply online by submitting a current resume and brief cover letter that outlines your skills and experience relevant to the role.

For more information about the role, please click here to view the role description.

Additionally, if you would like to hear more about this role, please contact Paul White, Senior Program Manager at [email protected] or 02 9769 9829.

Closing Date: Wednesday 16th April at 11:55pm

Additional Information

If you require adjustments in completing your application, interviewing, completing any pre- employment testing, require information in an alternative format, or otherwise participating in the recruitment process, please let us know so we can assist. Send an email to [email protected] or contact the hiring manager listed below for a confidential discussion.