About the position:

This senior leadership role is one of three key positions working together as a team to deliver the Capital Works Strategy and Delivery for NSW Parliament. The Senior Program Manager is responsible for leading and managing the delivery of Capital Works Programs at Parliament House and across 98 Electorate Offices statewide.

This critical role ensures client needs are met through the effective planning, coordination, and successful delivery of capital works projects that enhance the functionality, accessibility, and long-term value of the parliamentary building portfolio.

About us:

Based in NSW Parliament, the Department of Parliamentary Services (DPS) is a specialist service department working to support the operation of the Parliament of NSW by providing logistical support and advice to members, the Departments of the Legislative Council and Legislative Assembly and the people of New South Wales. Our office is found close to public transport in the heart of Macquarie Street CBD, next to the State Library and Sydney’s Botanic Gardens.

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Enabling the Parliament, serving New South Wales: We demonstrate and foster in others a commitment to the five values of the Department of Parliamentary Services: collaboration, innovation, excellence, integrity and service.

Our commitment to diversity: We welcome applications from people from diverse backgrounds and encourage women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTQIA+, people with disability, mature-age people, and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply for this role.

Our people:

Our people have access to a range of benefits that help balance life at work and at home. Some of the benefits available when you join Parliament include:

• Competitive salary and annual leave loading
• 35-hour week and flexible work options
• Corporate Wellbeing programs including seminars and Fitness Passport
• Free annual Influenza vaccination
• Salary packaging options via superannuation contributions or a novated vehicle lease
• On-site fitness facilities, pool, restaurant, cafes, and post office

About you:

You will have demonstrated experience in a senior program leadership role in the management of complex capital works programs. Strong organisational skills and demonstrated ability to successfully manage and lead the delivery of a significant capital program of works within timeframes, quality, procedural and financial parameters. You will hold the appropriate qualifications and/or demonstrated, equivalent relevant experience in project management, engineering, architecture, building/construction, heritage buildings.

Further information to assist you with applying for this position:

• Role Description
• Department of Parliamentary Services website
• NSW Parliament pre-employment requirements

How to apply:

To apply for this position please provide:

• An up-to-date Resume [maximum five pages] which clearly details your skills and experience as relevant to this role and
• A response [maximum two pages] to the Targeted Questions below.

Applications that do not include a response to the targeted questions will not be progressed to the next stage of assessment. Copies of qualifications, certificates or documentation (other than requested) is not required at this stage in the recruitment process and will not be included with application documents.

Targeted questions:

1. Capital projects in public environments often involve unique operational constraints, risks, and sensitivities.
Describe a time when you had to manage competing priorities, complex stakeholder needs, or delivery risks within a constrained operating environment. What was your approach to mitigating impacts, ensuring value for money, and maintaining client trust?

2. Standardising processes and driving continuous improvement is critical to managing a large capital works program.
Outline the systems, frameworks, or tools you have introduced or enhanced to support better project delivery, reporting, and assurance. How did you engage your team and stakeholders in this change, and what were the results?

Electronic attachments must be MS Word compatible or in pdf format.

Technical assistance: Should you encounter any technical problems, please contact ‘I work for NSW’ helpdesk 1800 562 679 (Monday - Friday).

Applications must be lodged online through http://iworkfor.nsw.gov.au/

To be eligible to apply for this role, you must meet one of the following criteria:

• an Australian Citizen
• a permanent resident of Australia; or
• a New Zealand citizen

Thank you for your interest in this role. We look forward to receiving your application.

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Job Reference: 0000AXHV

CLOSING DATE: Sunday, 4 May 2025 [11.59pm]