Assistant Project Manager

RPS Group; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible/Hybrid work

Membership reimbursement

Defence Reservist Leave

Phone allowance

Annual leave purchase

Salary packaging

Professional development

Social clubs & EAP

Job summary

RPS Group in Brisbane is seeking an Assistant Project Manager with experience in social infrastructure including education, health, housing, sports, plus aviation and defence sectors. You will support planning, procurement, design and construction while liaising with clients, consultants and contractors throughout the lifecycle.

We offer autonomy, collaboration and a path to develop your PM expertise within a dynamic team.

Qualifications

• 1–2+ years in client-side project management or construction PM
• Qualifications in PM, architecture, engineering or construction management
• Understanding of different contract forms helpful; not mandatory

Responsibilities

• Support project planning, stakeholder engagement, procurement, design and construction phases.
• Collaborate with clients, consultants and contractors across the project lifecycle.
• Assist in reporting and delivering project milestones on time and within scope.

Skills

Project management

Client management

Stakeholder management

Time management

Written communication

Contract understanding

Education

Project management qualification

Architecture/Engineering/Construction management background

Tools

Microsoft Office

Microsoft Project

Job description

We’re on the lookout for a client-side Assistant Project Manager with experience in social infrastructure (including education, health, housing, sports), Aviation and Defence sectors to join our dynamic team in Brisbane. At RPS, you won’t just manage projects—you’ll help shape communities, influence outcomes, and lead critical government and private sector initiatives. You’ll work closely with clients, consultants and contractors throughout the project lifecycle supporting project planning, stakeholder engagement, procurement, design and construction phases.

If you value autonomy, collaboration, client and stakeholder engagement, a place to develop your project management expertise, this is your chance to thrive.

What You’ll Bring

• 1 - 2+ years of demonstrated recent project management, construction project experience with client project experience desirable.
• Professional qualifications in project management, architectural, engineering, construction management or similar.
• Not mandatory, an understanding of different forms of construction contracts and contract administration experience.
• Good client and stakeholder management.
• Well-developed spoken and reporting / writing skills with strong competence in computer software including the ability to use the Microsoft Office suite including Word, Excel, and Outlook, with Microsoft Project desirable.
• Excellent time management skills and attention to detail.

Why Choose RPS?

At RPS, we don’t just offer a job—we offer a career path. We’re committed to recognising your contributions and investing in your future.

Benefits Include

• Flexible/Hybrid Work Arrangements
• Professional Membership Reimbursement
• Defence Reservist Leave & Veteran Employer of Choice
• Monthly Phone Allowance or mobile provided
• Additional Annual Leave Purchase Scheme
• Salary Packaging Options
• Access to technical and professional development programs
• Vibrant social clubs, Employee Assistance Program, service recognition, and more

About Us

RPS is a Tetra Tech company. Tetra Tech is a global consulting firm with 27,000 employees across more than 550 offices in 120+ countries. Our mission is to provide smart, sustainable solutions for some of the world’s most complex challenges.

In the Australia Asia Pacific region, RPS has over 500 professionals delivering high-value client-side consulting across Defence, infrastructure, environmental services, and urban planning. As part of the global Tetra Tech network, we offer exceptional opportunities for learning, growth, and international collaboration.