Newcastle Coal Infrastructure Group (NCIG) own and operate one of Australia’s major coal export terminals. Located on Kooragang Island, NCIG operations include rail, coal storage, ship loading facilities and associated infrastructure which is connected to the Port of Newcastle. NCIG is an organisation built on people who work together as a team and are committed to continually improving our business as a valued partner in the coal industry and the community in which we operate. Modern facilities and state of the art equipment combined with innovative thinking and a unique culture makes NCIG a safe and sought-after place to work. We believe that our people are the heart of our business and the key to our success. We provide a supportive environment with a focus on inclusiveness and personal development.

About the Position:

Lead Projects That Shape the Future of NCIG

As Projects Manager, you will play a pivotal role in delivering the infrastructure, systems and improvement projects that enable NCIG to operate safely, reliably, and efficiently.

As a senior leader within the Assets and Infrastructure Team, you will lead projects from business justification through to execution, commissioning, and handover. Managing a portfolio of business-critical projects, you will ensure initiatives align with NCIG’s strategic objectives, stakeholder expectations, and Project Management Framework governance requirements.

Working closely with the Operations, Maintenance and Engineering teams, you will bring structure, discipline and strong project leadership to complex challenges, balancing safety, risk, cost, schedule, and quality to deliver outcomes that make a real difference.

Key accountabilities include:

- Provide visible leadership and accountability for all Health,



Safety and Environment practices across project delivery
- Collaborate widely with other leaders to ensure projects achieve outcomes that are consistently aligned with the company’s strategicobjectivesand plans
- Lead and coordinate multidisciplinary project teams, including indirect reports and contractor resources
- Champion the application of best practice, fit for purpose project governance.Own the end-to-end delivery of multiple concurrent capital and operational projects, managing risk, cost, schedule, and quality outcomes.
- Lead the scoping, estimating, and scheduling of business-critical projects to support the life of terminal R&M; and capital planning process
- Manage project delivery including justification, planning, execution, commissioning, and handover, ensuring seamless integration into ongoing operations
- Provide clear, timely and professional reporting and stakeholder engagement to governance forums, including steering committees and senior stakeholders.

Candidates:

To be successful in this role, you will bring proven leadership capability and the ability to influence, inspire, and bring people together to achieve shared outcomes. You will combine strong business and commercial acumen with a practical, action-oriented approach, enabling you to navigate complexity and make sound decisions. As an exceptional communicator,



you can develop and articulate the story behind a project, building understanding, shaping decisions, and gaining stakeholder commitment.

To complement your leadership capability, you will also have:

- Tertiary qualification in Project Management, Engineering, Construction Management, or a related discipline
- Extensive project management experience within construction or heavy industry
- Demonstrated delivery of multi discipline business critical projects in an operational environment
- Extensive experience utilising modern project management tools and techniques including cost management
- Up to date knowledge of relevant legislative and regulatory requirements.

Why join our team:

At NCIG, our values are more than just words - they shape everything we do. We Care Every day for our people, customers, and community. We’re Proud of What We Do, delivering results with integrity, purpose, and a commitment to excellence. We're focused not just on today, but on continuous improvement as we strive to be Great Today, Better Tomorrow. And above all, Together We Are NCIG – we’re a team driven by shared vision and values and a genuine passion for what we do.

At NCIG, you’ll find a supportive and inclusive environment where you can truly thrive. We’re committed to employee wellbeing, offering advantages that support both your personal and professional growth, including:

- Competitive salary and annual performance bonus scheme (up to 15% of salary)
- 5 weeks annual leave
- Purchased leave options
- Study assistance and career development opportunities
- Paid parental leave
- Health and wellbeing programs, including fully paid gym memberships
- Salary continuance insurance.

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📌 Projects Manager (New South Wales)
🏢 Newcastle Coal Infrastructure Group
📍 New South Wales