About the position:
Join the award-winning* Capital Works team at the Parliament of NSW as a Project Manager. Responsible for managing and coordinating the development, implementation, delivery and evaluation of complex capital works projects, your role will be focused on achieving project outcomes and supporting the achievement of organisational objectives for NSW Parliament and its 98 Electorate Offices.

This position manages all aspects of the project management lifecycle including, but not limited to, scope, design, project planning, resource management, budgeting, high-level stakeholder engagement, reporting, governance, risk management and supporting project-related activities. It would be your responsibility to ensure project outcomes are achieved on time, on budget, to quality standards and within agreed scope in line with the established project management methodology.

*The Critical Maintenance Program won the 2024 & 2025 NSW National Trust Award (Category: Interiors and Objects)

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.

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 are an experienced project manager who has successfully delivered capital works projects, managing all aspects of project planning, development and delivery involving multiple stakeholders, strict timelines and limited budgets

• You have experience or knowledge of construction, particularly commercial and/or heritage
• Ideally, you have experience working in NSW Government agencies, and/or familiarity with NSW Government GC21 & MW21 contracts including processes and procedures
• A valid Driver’s Licences and willingness to travel within NSW

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. Provide an example of a capital works project where you identified and managed multiple risks with internal and external factors. What measures did you take to mitigate these risks, and how did you ensure stakeholders were appropriately informed and engaged throughout the process?
2. Describe a complex capital works project you managed where you were required to maintain high quality standards while working within strict timeframes and budget constraints. What strategies did you use to manage these competing demands, and what was the result?

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’ or the helpdesk on 1800 562 679 (Monday - Friday).

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.

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

Job Reference: 492470

CLOSING DATE: Sunday, 27 July 2025 [11.55pm]