Project Manager

Department of Transport and Major Infrastructure; City Of Stirling; Hybrid; AUD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12% employer contributed superannution

Salary sacrifice options

4 weeks annual leave

3 public service holidays yearly

Long service leave every 7 years

Flexible working from home

Job summary

Department of Transport and Major Infrastructure is seeking a Project Manager within the Digital Transformation and Projects team. You will lead a diverse portfolio of projects across Driver and Vehicle Services, partnering with senior leaders to deliver strategic improvements that strengthen systems and improve customer outcomes.

You will influence change, drive innovation and support DVS to respond to current and future service delivery needs, using strong project leadership and stakeholder

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading projects from planning through to delivery.
• Excellent relationship-building across diverse teams and stakeholders.
• Strong written and verbal communication for high-quality documentation.

Responsibilities

• Lead a diverse portfolio of projects within Digital Transformation and Projects.
• Collaborate with senior leaders to shape and deliver strategic business improvements.
• Drive innovation, streamline processes and improve customer outcomes across DVS.

Skills

Project leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Strategic thinking

Negotiation

Job description

If you enjoy leading significant projects, influencing stakeholders and driving meaningful organisational change, this role offers the chance to make a real impact.

As a Project Manager within the Digital Transformation and Projects team, you’ll be responsible for leading a diverse portfolio of projects that drive innovation, continuous improvement and enhanced service delivery across Driver and Vehicle Services (DVS). Working closely with senior leaders and key stakeholders, you will identify, shape and deliver strategic business improvement initiatives that strengthen systems, streamline processes and improve customer outcomes. Combining project leadership, stakeholder engagement and business transformation expertise, you will play a key role in influencing change, driving innovation and supporting DVS to respond to current and future service delivery needs.

For further information about the role, we encourage you to review the attached Job Description Form (JDF) and contact Marco Schwald, Manager Digital Transformation and Projects on 08 6551 6470 or via emailat [e-mail].

There is currently one (1) permanent and one (1) fixed term position available, with the possibility of extension and or permanency.

Suitable applicants will be placed in a pool from which appointments will be made for this or similar future vacancies (fixed term or permanent) that arise within the next 12 months from date of first appointment across the DTMI.

About you

• Proven experience leading projects from planning through to delivery, successfully managing competing priorities, resources and stakeholders to achieve outcomes on time and within budget.
• Exceptional relationship-building skills, with the ability to develop trusted partnerships and work collaboratively across diverse teams and stakeholder groups.
• Strong communication skills, with the confidence to prepare high-quality written documentation and convey complex ideas clearly to a range of audiences.
• A strategic and analytical mindset, enabling you to identify opportunities, solve complex problems and deliver practical, evidence-based solutions.
• Well-developed negotiation and influencing skills, with the ability to navigate competing priorities and achieve positive outcomes in a project environment

As part of our team, you will enjoy

• A competitive salary, and 12% employer contributed superannuation and salary sacrifice options.
• Generous leave entitlements including 4 weeks’ annual leave, 3 public service holidays yearly and long service leave every 7 years.
• Access to flexible working arrangements including working from home or alternate work location for enhanced work life balance.
• A fabulous employee assistance program with a range of services and support channels
• Not just a job, but an opportunity to develop your career across other areas of transport.
• Work for an innovative Government agency with limitless long-term career prospects.

In addition to rewarding work, we invite you to be Part of Something Real. Learn more about our commitment to you, here.

Applications for this opportunity close at 3pm on 14 September 2026. Please ensure your application is submitted on time, as late applications will not be accepted.

DTMI may conduct further search activities or extend the closing date, if required to supplement the field of applicants.