Practice Lead, Project Delivery (Hybrid)

Tetra Tech, Inc.; Alice Springs; Hybrid; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work

Membership reimbursement

Veteran's employment support

Defence reservist leave

Parental leave

Phone allowance

Leave purchase scheme

Study assistance

Social clubs

Job summary

RPS, a Tetra Tech company, is seeking a Practice Lead in Alice Springs to oversee the local project management practice, drive business development, manage client relationships, and ensure profitable delivery of a diverse portfolio. The role reports to the General Manager and sits on the NT leadership team.

You will lead strategy, recruitment, and capability development while ensuring high-quality outcomes aligned with national and global objectives.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of construction and/or project management experience.
• Leadership experience in a client-side, contractor, or design consultant role delivering large-scale infrastructure projects $100M+.

Responsibilities

• Lead, manage, and grow the Alice Springs Project Management practice.
• Drive business development and client engagement initiatives.
• Deliver Alice Springs projects as 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.

Skills

Project leadership

Client relations

Financial management

Strategic planning

People development

Contract management

Stakeholder communication

Security clearance

Education

PM/Engineering/Construction

Job description

RPS, a Tetra Tech company, is seeking a Practice Lead in Alice Springs to oversee the local project management practice, drive business development, manage client relationships, and ensure profitable delivery of a diverse portfolio. The role reports to the General Manager and sits on the NT leadership team.

You will lead strategy, recruitment, and capability development while ensuring high-quality outcomes aligned with national and global objectives.