At NSW Public Works, no two projects are quite the same. Work on projects that matter, with a supportive local team and the variety to keep things interesting.

- Temporary full-time role for 2 years
- Based in Queanbeyan
- Our employees work principally in the workplace
- $129,464 to $142,665 plus superannuation and leave loading
- Varied infrastructure projects across regional NSW

Diversity and inclusion are core DPIRD values. Everyone has the right to contribute and participate to their full potential. We are committed to supporting a diverse and inclusive culture that is respectful, welcoming and flexible - a workplace where our people feel supported, valued, and part of our collective success.

This role offers flexible, people-first working conditions

- 35-hour base working week
- Flexible start and finish times between 6am and 7pm, with core hours of 10am-3pm
- Flex time, allowing additional hours worked to be accrued and taken back as flex leave
- Generous leave arrangements, including carers', parental and adoption leave
- Four weeks recreation leave as standard.

About The Role

As a Project Manager with NSW Public Works, you'll coordinate and deliver projects for our clients from planning through to delivery.

You'll bring together clients, consultants, contractors and internal specialists, balancing the bigger picture with the practical details needed to keep projects moving.

You'll lead a small team of construction project managers on projects end-to-end, managing scope, programme, risk and commercial performance - while acting as a trusted advisor to clients. This role also involves leading procurement and contracts; and supporting a high-performing team environment.

Its a role for someone who enjoys solving problems, managing competing priorities and working with people to achieve good project outcomes.

The opportunity

This is an opportunity to use your project management experience across infrastructure projects and see the impact of your work in regional communities.





You’ll Have The Opportunity To

- manage project scope, budgets, programs, risks and reporting
- coordinate procurement and administer consultant and construction contracts
- monitor delivery against contractual requirements and manage issues through appropriate processes
- coordinate handover, defects management and project close-out
- work directly with clients to solve practical project challenges
- work alongside experienced technical and professional specialists
- take ownership of your projects while having the support of a local team
- broaden your experience across different projects, clients and locations

About You

We're looking for someone with practical project management experience, good judgement and a hands-on approach to getting things done.

You’ll Be Someone Who

- manages projects and competing priorities with confidence
- communicates clearly and builds trusted relationships with clients, contractors and project partners
- identifies issues early and works with others to find practical solutions
- takes ownership while knowing when to draw on the expertise around you
- enjoys working as part of a team and sharing knowledge amongst colleagues
- mentors and work with junior team members to assist the skilled and technical growth

You’ll Also Bring

- relevant trade, post-trade or tertiary qualifications in engineering, construction, project management or a related discipline
- demonstrated experience in civil, water, wastewater or similar infrastructure
- a valid NSW Driver Licence and willingness to travel to project sites across the region, including occasional overnight stays

About Us

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 initiatives by providing expert advisory, planning, design, project and construction management and associated support services.

Our work is in hospitals, dams, water treatment plants and high schools, the real foundations of prosperous communities.

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📌 Project Manager (Queanbeyan)
🏢 NSW Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development
📍 Queanbeyan