HOBAN Recruitment is seeking experienced EL1 Project Managers to join a high-performing government agency team in Newcastle NSW. These roles offer the opportunity to lead complex, high-impact projects that shape workforce transformation and consultation practices across the organisation.
We are recruiting for:

• EL1 Project Manager - Consultation (Newcastle NSW)
• EL1 Project Manager (Newcastle NSW)

Both positions are responsible for managing sensitive and strategic projects, engaging with key stakeholders, and delivering outcomes that support national reform initiatives.

Benefits

• Competitive pay rate of $602.55 per day at EL1 Level, including casual loading, providing you with financial stability and recognition for your expertise.
• 12% superannuation to secure your future and support your retirement planning.
• ASAP start date, allowing you to embark on this exciting opportunity without delay.
• Full-time position, offering 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, enabling a healthy work-life balance and time.
• Flexible working arrangements including WFH options
• Opportunity to influence national workforce strategy
• Career development and leadership opportunities

About You
You will bring:

• Proven experience managing complex projects in a government or public sector setting
• Strong stakeholder engagement and negotiation skills, including with unions and senior executives
• High-level written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare briefs and reports
• Critical thinking and decision-making capabilities in dynamic environments
• Ability to manage budgets, contracts, and project risks effectively
• Experience leading teams and contributing to strategic planning

For the Consultation role specifically, you will also have:

• Expertise in designing and delivering consultation plans for workforce change
• Experience engaging with the CPSU and similar stakeholders

Please note you do need to be an AUSTRALIAN CITIZEN for this Federal Government role
Positions close for submissions at COB Thursday 2nd October 2025.

At HOBAN we encourage applications from people with disability, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, people of all genders, LGBTI people, and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

We provide reasonable adjustments; including alternate formats to the recruitment process for individuals with disability. If you require an adjustment to be made during the recruitment process, please email our Adjustments Coordinator at [email protected] or visit hoban.com.au/adjustments for additional contact details.