Our employees work principally from the office
Clerk Grade 9/10 salary from $129,464 to $142,665 plus superannuation and leave loading
This role offers flexible, people-first working conditions, including:
35‐hour base working week
Flex time
, allowing additional hours worked to be accrued and taken back as flex leave
Generous leave arrangements
, including carers', parental and adoption leave
Five weeks recreation leave
About the role
NSW Public Works is part of the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development and supports local and state government agencies to deliver critical infrastructure by providing expert advisory, planning, design, delivery and support services.
We're seeking an experienced Project Manager to plan and deliver essential infrastructure projects across the Riverina & Murray region, based in Wagga Wagga. This position suits someone ready to make a meaningful contribution to regional communities and who is willing to relocate or who already lives locally.
You'll manage a varied portfolio of civil and community infrastructure projects, from water and wastewater upgrades to public facilities and local transport assets. As a senior member of the team, you'll support other Project Managers and help maintain a collaborative, high performing delivery culture.
In this role, you'll lead projects end-to-end, planning, procurement and delivery, ensuring outcomes meet required standards for time, cost, quality, safety and environmental performance. You'll act as a trusted advisor to clients and lead procurement activities, contract management and delivery risk management.
What you'll bring
We're looking for someone with a proven ability to deliver projects where transparent communication, sound judgement and strong stakeholder engagement are essential.
You will bring:




Background in engineering, construction, or major infrastructure project management
Experience managing multiple projects with defined time, cost and quality outcomes
Knowledge of contract administration, procurement processes and delivery risk management
Strong communication skills, with the ability to engage diverse client groups and community stakeholders
Commitment to professional integrity, teamwork and a strong work ethic
Relevant trade, post trade or tertiary qualifications (engineering preferred; construction/project management considered)
Demonstrated experience in civil, water, wastewater or similar infrastructure
Valid NSW Driver Licence and willingness to travel to project sites across the region (including occasional overnight stays)
This role will suit someone who thrives on variety, autonomy and a strong client service focus.
About us
NSW Public Works supports local and state government agencies to deliver critical infrastructure that strengthens communities across NSW. Our services include advisory, planning, design and delivery management, sustainability solutions and asset management.
Our work spans community facilities, hospitals, water treatment plants, dams, schools and housing, enabling the infrastructure essential to regional prosperity and wellbeing.
About the location
Wagga Wagga offers the best of regional living with the convenience of a vibrant, well connected city. With excellent schools, affordable housing, a growing cultural and food scene, and access to outdoor activities along the Murrumbidgee River, it's an ideal lifestyle for professionals and families alike.
If you're looking to build your career while contributing to meaningful, community focused infrastructure projects, this could be your next step.
Closing Date: Sunday, 13 September **** at 11:55pm.
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📌 Project Manager (Wagga Wagga)
🏢 NSW Public Works
📍 Wagga Wagga