Associate Director, Projects

Premier's Department; Sydney; On-site; AUD 154,000 - 178,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Working

Career Development

Work-Life Balance

Wellbeing Support

Inclusive Culture

Job summary

Premier's Department is seeking an Associate Director, Projects in Sydney to lead a diverse portfolio of building, infrastructure and workplace projects within a high-profile government environment.

You will oversee planning, budgeting, procurement and risk management, while engaging senior stakeholders and contractors to ensure successful delivery from concept to completion.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience delivering complex projects in a government context.
• Proven ability to plan, budget, procure and manage risk for infrastructure projects.
• Ability to engage senior stakeholders and navigate policy environments.
• Familiarity with government policies, procedures and governance frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of building, infrastructure and workplace projects across a high-profile government environment.
• Oversee planning to delivery, including budgets, procurement, risk and governance.
• Engage with senior stakeholders, contractors and service providers to deliver outcomes.
• Support delivery across Premier's Department, Cabinet Office, Ministers’ offices and Parliament House.

Skills

Project Management

Building & Facilities

Stakeholder Engagement

Government Knowledge

Job description

Premier's Department

Associate Director, Projects

You. At the centre of big ideas.

• Lead high-profile building, infrastructure and workplace projects
• Bring your project delivery, stakeholder engagement and building management expertise
• Ongoing, Clerk Grade 11/12 ($154,231 - $178,369 per annum) opportunity based in Martin Place, Sydney

Lead building and operational projects across a high-profile government environment, driving infrastructure improvements and delivering outcomes that support the heart of government.

About the Role

As Associate Director, Projects, you will play a key leadership role within Corporate Services, leading the delivery of a diverse portfolio of building, infrastructure and workplace projects across a unique and high-profile government environment.

Working across the Premier's Department, The Cabinet Office, Ministerial offices and Parliament House, you will oversee the planning and delivery of projects that enhance critical government workplaces and facilities.

This is an excited opportunity to lead a broad range of building and operational projects, including office fit-outs, workplace upgrades, maintenance initiatives and infrastructure improvements. You'll manage projects from planning to delivery, overseeing budgets, procurement, risk and stakeholder engagement to achieve outstanding outcomes.

Working closely with senior stakeholders, contractors and service providers, you'll navigate complex challenges, provide expert advice and drive successful project delivery in a fast-paced environment. This role is ideal for a strong project manager who enjoys leading high-impact work and delivering tangible outcomes.

To learn more about the role please review the Role Description.

We're Looking For

• Project Management: Demonstrated experience delivering complex projects, including project planning, budgeting, procurement, risk management and governance
• Building & Facilities Experience: Experience delivering building operations, workplace refurbishment, fit-out, facilities management or infrastructure projects
• Stakeholder Engagement: Proven ability to build trusted relationships and navigate complex stakeholder environments while balancing competing priorities
• Government Knowledge: Familiarity with government policies, procedures and governance frameworks will be highly regarded

We value diverse experiences. Even if you're not sure you meet all requirements, we encourage you to apply.

Why Join Us?

• Flexible Working: Broad range of flexible working arrangements
• Career Development: Ongoing learning through expert-led sessions, online training, and professional development opportunities
• Work-Life Balance: Flex time accrual for extra hours worked (for non-executive roles) based on a 35-hour standard week
• Wellbeing Support: Access to employee assistance program, fitness passport program, and wellbeing initiatives
• Inclusive Culture: Staff-led networks including Aboriginal Staff Advisory Committee, Diversity & Inclusion Network, and Young Professionals Network

Closing date: Sunday, 18 October 2026 (11:59 PM)

Salary: Clerk Grade 11/12. Package includes base salary ($154,231 - $178,369) plus superannuation (12%) and leave loading

Hiring Manager: Alan McNamara, Director, Corporate Services Operations via ••••@premiersdepartment.nsw.gov.au

About the Premier's Department

Connecting to Deliver from the Heart of Government

The Premier's Department leads the state's 430,000 public servants, driving collaboration and the delivery of whole-of-government priorities. Learn more about the department and a career at Premier's Department .

Our Commitment

We welcome and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, the LGBTQIA+ community, people with disability, people with caring responsibilities, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, veterans and other diverse communities.

The Premier's Department acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work and live. We pay respect to Ancestors and Elders past and present. We recognise and learn from the strengths of First Nations peoples of New South Wales and their continuing connection to, and unique cultural and spiritual relationship with, Country.

Reasonable Adjustments: The selection process will include assessment techniques to determine your suitability. You can request reasonable adjustments at any stage by indicating in pre-screening questions, contacting the Talent Team at ••••@premiersdepartment.nsw.gov.au , or reaching out to the hiring manager.

Talent Pool: A talent pool may be created from this recruitment process. If eligible, you may be contacted for ongoing and temporary opportunities in the same role or grade that become available over an 18-month period.