Practice Lead - Alice Springs 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 2023. 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.

RPS has an established client-side project management consulting business in Australia Asia Pacific, with over 400 project management staff. The RPS Project Management team in Alice Springs currently consists of seven team members and is continuing to grow. We have a strong workbook for 2026 and beyond, with key long-term projects in delivery underwriting our business.

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 market-competitive salary, RPS offers a supportive, collaborative environment where your expertise will be valued and your growth supported. Our benefits include:

Competitive salary package

Flexible / hybrid work arrangements

Annual professional membership reimbursement

Committed Veteran's Employment Supporter

Defence Reservist Leave

Paid Parental and Partner Leave

$250 Active Lifestyle Allowance p.a.

Monthly phone allowance

Additional annual leave purchase scheme + salary packaging

Study assistance & online learning platforms

Active social clubs, EAP, service recognition, and more

Stronger together Stronger together is one of our five core behaviours and the heartbeat of our collaborative culture. We encourage everyone to bring their best and support others to do the same. By sharing knowledge, thinking differently, and creating an environment of trust and respect, our people grow, thrive, and succeed together.

Join Us At RPS, we take pride in our people and our purpose. If you’re ready to lead with integrity, drive meaningful project outcomes, and shape the future of our Perth practice, we want to hear from you.

RPS Alice Springs A unique prospect to grow, connect, and thrive

Alice Springs, or Mparntwe in Arrernte, is the third-largest town in the Northern Territory and sits at the heart of Central Australia. With a population of around 33,000, it is a regional centre with a strong identity, deep cultural heritage, and a life

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