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Project Manager

Full-Time Fixed Term Opportunity | 24 months

Sydney | Flexible Hybrid arrangements

Supportive team environment with the requirement to work independently on a regular basis

Coal Services is looking for an experienced Project Manager to deliver successful projects on behalf of Coal Mines Insurance (CMI) meeting schedule, budget and quality requirements in accordance with the approved governance and project management framework. This position will be responsible for delivering complex, cross-functional projects, ensuring clear alignment to business goals and strategic priorities.

About the role:

This position works closely with the Program Manager and key stakeholders to deliver projects on behalf of Coal Mines Insurance (CMI) This is a delivery role, which plans, coordinates and delivers projects to ensure business requirements are met within agreed timeframes, budgets and quality standards.

The Project Manager operates with a high degree of autonomy, managing multiple workstreams concurrently while maintaining strong stakeholder relationships and ensuring alignment with business goals and strategic priorities. The ability to drive outcomes, manage competing priorities, and deliver tangible business value is essential to succeed in this role.

Key accountabilities include, but are not limited to:

Project Planning & Delivery –

Develop and maintain project plans, including milestones, resource requirements, budgets, schedules and risk profiles. Ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope and to agreed quality standards.

Governance & Reporting

Adhere to the Coal Services project management framework and governance requirements. Prepare project reports, maintain project registers and support PMO reporting cycles and governance forums.

Stakeholder Engagement & Communication





Build strong relationships and ensure effective communication with all stakeholders.

Project Delivery & Coordination

Coordinate internal and external resources, manage multiple workstreams and collaborate with stakeholders to successfully deliver project outcomes and business benefits.

Risk, Issue & Dependency Management

Proactively manage risks, issues, and dependencies across the program ensuring Project Sponsors and the Project Management Office are advised of any potential issues or risks.

About you:

Demonstrated Results

A track record of successfully complex projects on time, within budget and aligned to business objectives.

Experience managing project risks, issues and dependencies while maintaining delivery momentum.

Experience supporting business change and driving successful project outcomes.

Experience & Background

- Relevant tertiary qualifications
- Experience managing vendors and cross‑functional teams.
- Strong background in project governance, reporting and budgetary control.
- Minimum 5 years' experience delivering complex, multi-workstream projects.
- Demonstrated experience working within complex, matrix or enterprise environments.
- Experience delivering transformation, process improvement, digital or system change projects.
- Experience coordinating cross-functional teams and external vendors.
- Insurance industry experience is preferred. Workers Compensation or broader financial services experience will be highly regarded.
- Robust project planning, financial management and governance experience.




- Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
- Ability to influence and collaborate effectively across all levels of the organisation.
- Strong commercial acumen, problem-solving and decision-making capability.
- Highly organised with the ability to manage competing priorities and multiple workstreams.
- Self-motivated, resilient and committed to delivering tangible business outcomes.

What we offer:

- Competitive remuneration based on experience
- 5 weeks annual leave
- 15 days personal leave
- Additional company holidays at Easter and Christmas
- Reward and Recognition program to celebrate your success

About us:

Coal Services is a Specialised Health and Safety Scheme that provides an integrated suite of services to help identify, assess, monitor, and control many risks inherent in the NSW coal mining industry. Our preventative and responsive services in the areas of workplace health and safety, workers compensation, emergency response and training help to deliver on our purpose, 'to protect'. We are owned by industry for industry, through the NSW Minerals Council and the Mining and Energy Union. Our purpose, vision and values are aligned to focus on the safety and health of our industry and its workers.

- Permanent roles are open only to Australian and New Zealand Permanent Residents or Citizens.
- Visa holders with unlimited right to work in Australia will be considered for Fixed Term Contracts.
- Successful applicants will be required to complete a background check (including criminal history and references) prior to commencement of employment.

Applications close 29 July 2026

Please note applications may be shortlisted and progressed prior to the closing date.

For greater insight into Coal Services, be sure to check out our website at https://www.coalservices.com.au/

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📌 Project Manager (New South Wales)
🏢 Coal Services
📍 New South Wales