Darwin-Based Project Manager – Education/Defence, Hybrid

RPS; Darwin; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation package

Hybrid work arrangements

Professional membership reimbursement

Defence reservist leave

Parental leave

Active lifestyle allowance

Phone allowance

Annual leave purchase

Salary packaging options

Development programs

Employee assistance program

Job summary

RPS in Darwin seeks a client-side Project Manager with Education or Defence sector experience to shape communities and lead government and private initiatives. The role offers relocation assistance and flexible hybrid work, thriving on autonomy, collaboration, and stakeholder engagement.

You’ll bring 5+ years of construction PM experience, professional qualifications, strong contract management, and leadership.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of construction project experience in Education or Defence.
• Professional qualifications in PM, architecture, engineering, or construction management.
• Experience managing contracts and contractor engagement.
• Strong client and stakeholder management with leadership.
• Proficient in MS Office; MS Project desirable.
• Excellent time management and attention to detail.
• Completed construction site health and safety course.
• AIPM certification viewed favourably.
• Australian citizen with ability to obtain Baseline Security Clearance.

Skills

Construction PM experience

Client & stakeholder management

Leadership

Time management

Reporting & writing

MS Office (Word/Excel/Outlook)

MS Project experience

Health and safety awareness

Clearance readiness

Education

PM/Engineering/Construction management qualification

AIPM Certified Practising Project Manager

Tools

Microsoft Project

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

RPS in Darwin seeks a client-side Project Manager with Education or Defence sector experience to shape communities and lead government and private initiatives. The role offers relocation assistance and flexible hybrid work, thriving on autonomy, collaboration, and stakeholder engagement.

You’ll bring 5+ years of construction PM experience, professional qualifications, strong contract management, and leadership.