Project Manager

NSW Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development; Bathurst; On-site; AUD 87,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

35-hour week

Flexible start times

Flex time

Four weeks recreation leave

Job summary

NSW Public Works is part of the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development and supports local and state government agencies to deliver critical infrastructure initiatives by providing expert advisory, planning, design, project and construction management and associated support services.

Our work spans hospitals, dams, water treatment plants and high schools, building stronger and more connected communities.

Qualifications

• University qualification in architecture, building, project management, civil engineering or similar.
• Experience in project management, construction or design desirable.
• Contract administration experience preferable.
• Strong written, interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist senior Project Managers with planning, advisory and delivery of infrastructure projects.
• Contribute to time, cost, quality, safety and environment targets.
• Manage and administer design and construction contracts, including claims evaluation.
• Collaborate with stakeholders and support business development activities.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Copy/Co-pilot or similar

Communication skills

Teamwork

Problem solving

Willingness to travel

Education

University qualification (architecture/building/PM/CE)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Co-pilot or similar

Job description

• Our employees work principally in the workplace
• Clerk Grade 3/4, Salary from $87,199 to $95,482 plus super and leave loading

• Multiple Opportunities up to 3 years
• Location: Parramatta and Bathurst
• Our employees work principally in the workplace
• Clerk Grade 3/4, Salary from $87,199 to $95,482 plus super and leave loading

Diversity and inclusion are core DPIRD values. Everyone has the right to contribute and participate to their full potential. We are committed to supporting a diverse and inclusive culture that is respectful, welcoming and flexible - a workplace where our people feel supported, valued, and part of our collective success.

This role offers flexible, people-first working conditions

• 35-hour base working week
• Flexible start and finish times between 6am and 7pm, with core hours of 10am-3pm
• Flex time, allowing additional hours worked to be accrued and taken back as flex leave
• Generous leave arrangements, including carers’, parental and adoption leave
• Four weeks recreation leave as standard

About The Role

This entry level Project Manager role will form part of our Greater Sydney and Central West Region working in Parramatta and Bathurst offices. The role contributes as part of a multi-disciplinary team by assisting senior Project Managers with the planning, advisory and delivery of infrastructure projects across NSW.

NSW Public Works is a highly professional and award-winning project management organisation with flexible working arrangements. We support diversity in our workplace and facilitate the professional development of our people.

About You

To be considered for this role, you will have demonstrated knowledge of project management concepts, and construction or design work. You will need to meet the following essential requirements which can be found in the role description, and below:

• Appropriate university qualifications. In architecture, building, project management, civil engineering or similar relevant qualification
• Preferably some professional project management, construction or design experience
• Preferably some contract administration experience, including consultant contracts or construction contracts
• A high degree of enthusiasm and drive, with a strong desire to assist in delivering positive outcomes as part of a team
• Experience with Microsoft Office (e.g. Word, Excel, Project) and preferably co-pilot or similar
• Excellent written, interpersonal and communication skills to work effectively within a diverse and multi-disciplinary environment
• Sound reasoning and problem-solving skills
• Hold a White Card (General Construction Induction Card) or PW will arrange for one on appointment
• Current NSW Driver Licence with flexibility and willingness to travel to NSW regional towns, which may include overnight stays.

As a NSW Public Works Project Manager you will be expected to manage and contribute to the planning and delivery of building and civil infrastructure projects and ensure time, cost, quality, safety and environment targets and corporate expectations are met. Our Project Managers are responsible for the management and administration of design and construction contracts, including claims evaluation and negotiation.

The role provides an exciting chance to work collaboratively with a range of stakeholders and participate in business development activities, contributing towards opportunities for repeat and new business.

NSW Public Works is a highly professional and award-winning project management organisation with flexible working arrangements. We support diversity in our workplace and facilitate the professional development of our people.

About Us

NSW Public Works is part of the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development and supports local and state government agencies to deliver critical infrastructure initiatives by providing expert advisory, planning, design, project and construction management and associated support services.

Our work is in hospitals, dams, water treatment plants and high schools, the real foundations of prosperous communities.

Every day we help shape the ambitious projects that bring progress to more people in NSW. From forging a more sustainable relationship with the land around us, to engineering the big ideas of the future. In every challenge we see the chance to build stronger and more connected communities.

Together, we are DPIRD

The New South Wales Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) protects, supports and develops primary industries and regional economies.

Collectively we support strong and sustainable agriculture, forestry, fishing and mining industries, and regional economies. We actively manage our natural assets: our lands and soils, minerals, waterways and oceans, vegetation and forests.

The department brings together Local Land Services, NSW Resources, Agriculture and Biosecurity, Fisheries and Forestry, Regional Development and Delivery.

With the majority of the DPIRD team living and working in regional NSW, we are embedded in the regions we serve.

Learn more about the benefits of joining our diverse and talented DPIRD team.

Additional Information

A recruitment pool may be created for ongoing and temporary roles of the same role or role type that may become available for filling over the next 18 months.