Alice Springs , Northern Territory, Australia
Are you an experienced project delivery professional ready to lead with impact?
RPS is seeking a driven and strategically minded Practice Lead to join our Project Management team in Alice Springs.
This leadership role is your opportunity to shape and grow our local practice while delivering exceptional outcomes for our clients.
About RPS
RPS, A Tetra Tech company - representing an exciting new chapter in our business, RPS became a Tetra Tech company in January ****.
With 27,000 employees in more than 550 offices in more than 120 countries on seven continents, Tetra Tech is a leading, global provider of consulting and engineering services.
As a Tetra Tech company, RPS is proud to offer our people market‐leading development and project opportunities, helping to solve some of the world's most complex problems.
About the Role
As Practice Lead, you'll oversee the development and delivery of the Alice Springs business plan.
You'll be responsible for strategic leadership, client relationship management, financial performance, and team capability development and recruitment.
Reporting to the General Manager and part of the NT leadership team, you'll ensure high‐quality, profitable project outcomes aligned with RPS's national and global strategy.
Key Responsibilities
Lead, manage, and grow the Alice Springs Project Management practice
Drive business development and client engagement initiatives
Deliver Alice Springs projects as RPS' Project Director
Oversee financial performance and project profitability
Ensure timely, high‐quality project delivery across a diverse portfolio
Foster a collaborative and empowered team culture
Guide project planning, procurement,



and resourcing strategies
Mentor, develop and recruit staff
About You
You will hold a tertiary qualification in project management, architecture, engineering, construction management or similar; and have:
15+ years of construction and/or project management experience
Demonstrated recent experience in a client‐side, contractor or design consultant key leadership role in delivering large‐scale, infrastructure, complex building and property projects $100M+
Proven track record in project and/or people leadership of a team
Business development, strategic client engagement and securing new work
Financial management, responsible for P&L; and reporting
Deep understanding of contemporary construction, engineering, and project delivery methodologies
Experience in contract management
Strong communication, negotiation, and presentation skills
Eligible for Australian Government Baseline Security Clearance is essential with current NV1 Clearance or higher would be viewed favourably
AIPM Certified Practising Project Director certification or equivalent would be viewed favourably.
What's on Offer
Along with a competitive salary, RPS offers a supportive, collaborative environment where your expertise will be valued and your growth supported.
Our benefits include:
Competitive salary package
Versatile / hybrid work arrangements
Annual professional membership reimbursement
Committed Veteran's Employment Supporter
Defence Reservist Leave
Paid Parental and Partner Leave
Monthly phone allowance
Additional annual leave purchase scheme + salary packaging
Study assistance & online learning platforms
Active social clubs, EAP, service recognition, and more!
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📌 Practice Lead - Alice Springs
🏢 Tetra Tech
📍 Alice Springs