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Synergie Australia is seeking a Senior Project Manager – Major Projects for a trusted client with project sites in Western Sydney.

The important parts:

- Pay: $160–$180 per hour, flat rate
- Duration:December 2026 - June 2027 (parental leave cover)
- Location: Western Sydney with regular site attendance
- Start date: December 2026 to enable a structured handover before project ownership commences in February 2027

What you will be required to do:

You’ll lead two major infrastructure projects through active delivery, providing continuity during a parental leave period. This is a hands‑on senior role managing competing priorities, contractors, project controls and operational interfaces across live industrial sites.

- Taking ownership of day-to-day delivery across two active major projects
- Managing scope, schedules, cost forecasts, risks, issues and change controls
- Driving progress against agreed milestones and resolving emerging constraints
- Managing contractors, consultants and suppliers, including variations, claims and commercial matters
- Coordinating design, construction, operational readiness, commissioning and handover activities
- Maintaining accurate project reporting, forecasts, risk registers and action tracking
- Working closely with operations, engineering, procurement, finance and HSE stakeholders

To be successful in the role you will:





- Significant experience delivering complex engineering, infrastructure or industrial capital projects
- Proven ability to manage multiple active projects concurrently
- Strong contractor management, contract administration and commercial capability
- Experience delivering brownfield projects in live operational environments
- Strong project controls capability across scheduling, forecasting, change and risk
- The ability to take over projects already in progress and quickly build effective relationships
- Strong communication, problem‑solving and decision‑making skills
- Experience in wastewater treatment, waste management, chemical processing or similar industrial environments is highly regarded

What’s on offer for you:

- Competitive flat hourly rate of $160–$180
- Engagement from December 2026 to June 2027, with a structured handover period
- Chance to work across complex brownfield and live operational environments
- Western Sydney location with regular attendance at project sites

Synergie Australia delivers a full 360º recruitment solution, consistingoftemporaryandpermanent recruitment services, and more.Safetyis of the highest priority, and Synergie Australia prides itself on fostering a culture that champions guidance and care in the workforce.Beyond recruitment, Synergie Australia is motivated to improve everyday standards within the working landscape so people can thrive today, and in the future. This approach delivers real change to communities by improving workplaces, local economies, inequalities, and changes to the climate. If you aspire for better, let’swork together.

📌 Senior Project Manager – Major Projects (Sydney)
🏢 Synergie Group
📍 Sydney