Principal Project Manager

Public Transport Authority; Perth; On-site; AUD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Wellbeing programs

Access to a free 24/7 onsite Gym

Subsidised Corporate Apparel

Social Club savings and benefits

Job summary

A transport authority based in Western Australia is seeking an experienced engineer to manage electrical requirements for public transport projects. The role involves overseeing design, compliance, and project execution, while leading teams and maintaining stakeholder relationships. Strong project management and engineering qualifications are essential. The position offers opportunities for professional development and a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in planning, design, construction, and maintenance of electrical systems.
• Ability to deliver complex infrastructure projects to agreed outcomes.
• Strong negotiation and relationship building skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage low and high voltage electrical requirements for PTA projects.
• Ensure compliance with PTA standards and safety requirements.
• Oversee consultants and contractors to ensure project completion.

Skills

Project and contract management expertise

Leadership and team management

Interpersonal communication

Analytical capabilities

Education

Professional engineering qualifications

Job description

About the role

This role is responsible for managing the low and high voltage electrical requirements that support the PTA’s electric bus conversion strategy and ferry expansion program. It plays a key part in the design, construction, and maintenance of new and existing infrastructure across the Transperth bus and ferry networks, as well as the Transregional bus public transport network.

The position provides technical expertise and project management leadership on medium to high-risk infrastructure projects, ensuring compliance with PTA standards, safety requirements, and engineering assurance processes. It involves delivering designs, feasibility plans, cost estimates, and financial justifications, while overseeing consultants and contractors to ensure projects are completed on time, within scope, and to the highest quality. Strong stakeholder engagement, leadership of project teams, and the ability to provide specialist advice on technical standards and contract management are central to this role.

About You

To excel in this role, you should possess:

• Professional engineering qualifications (eligible for membership with Engineers Australia) with proven experience in planning, design, construction, and maintenance of infrastructure, including electrical systems for low and high voltage public transport applications such as bus depot charging equipment.
• Strong project and contract management expertise with a demonstrated ability to deliver complex infrastructure projects to agreed outcomes
• Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to manage staff, consultants, and contractors, while fostering positive team environments and achieving agreed outcomes.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and analytical capabilities, including building senior-level relationships, negotiating persuasively, and developing innovative solutions to complex problems.

About Us

The Public Transport Authority’s (PTA) vision is to be recognised as a leader in providing world-class public transport services and solutions. Our purpose is to provide safe, customer-focused, integrated, and efficient transport services that align with our core values.

At the PTA, we hold five core values dear: safety, respect, recognition, integrity, and sustainability. These values guide everything we do, ensuring a workplace where safety is paramount, respect is fundamental, achievements are celebrated, integrity is unwavering, and sustainability is integral to our mission.

You can expect

• Opportunities to grow through personal development and career pathways
• Health and Wellbeing programs including access to a free 24/7 onsite Gym
• Subsidised Corporate Apparel and Spectacles
• Opportunity to join our Social Club offering savings and benefits all year round.

There is currently one fixed term opportunity available 18 December 2026 with the possibility of renewal and/or permanency. Applicants assessed as suitable through this process may be used to fill similar vacancies on a fixed term or permanent basis that may arise within the next 12 months.

The PTA is an equal opportunity employer and encourages people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and persons from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply.

Further Information

Please contact Lindsey White on [phone] for specific information about the role.

For more information about the PTA, please visit www.pta.wa.gov.au.

For technical difficulties, please contact the RAMS helpdesk at 1300 733 056 or email [e-mail].

How to Apply

Applicants are requested to provide the following:

• A comprehensive CV with two work related referees.
• A written application (no more than 2 pages) outlining your experience, and addressing the Core Competencies, Management and Leadership and Communication and Interpersonal Selection Criteria as per the JDF.

Applicants must apply online, using the ‘Apply’ button at the top of the screen. This will take you to the WA Jobs board www.jobs.wa.gov.au where you will need to follow the instructions listed on the advert. If not directed straight to the position, please key Position Number 37211 in the web search box.

All applications must be submitted through the PTA website, or the WA Government jobs portal. Applications received via other platforms will not be considered.

Please note you will be required to complete the PTA Integrity and Qualification Consent Form and an Australian National Police Clearance should you become the recommended applicant through the recruitment process. Adverse outcomes of Integrity reviews and NPC’s will not necessarily disqualify an applicant from the selection process. All PTA positions are subject to ongoing integrity screening. Suitable applicants may also need to undertake a full and comprehensive medical assessment.

Closing Date - 5:00 pm, Monday 20 October 2025