Project Manager

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

We’re on the lookout for a client‑side Project Manager with experience in either the Education or Defence sectors to join our dynamic team in Darwin. At RPS, you won’t just manage projects—you’ll help shape communities, influence outcomes, and lead critical government and private sector initiatives. If you value autonomy, collaboration, client and stakeholder engagement, and front‑line leadership, this is your chance to thrive. Relocation packages to Darwin are available for the right candidate.

What You’ll Bring

• 5+ years of demonstrated recent construction project experience in the Education or Defence sector with client project experience desirable.
• Professional qualifications in project management, architectural, engineering, construction management or similar.
• Good understanding and proven experience in managing construction contracts and contract administration, with managing contractor contract experience highly desirable.
• Good client and stakeholder management, as well as leadership skills.
• Well‑developed spoken and reporting/writing skills with strong competence in computer software including the ability to use the Microsoft Office suite including Word, Excel, and Outlook, with Microsoft Project desirable.
• Excellent time management skills and attention to detail.
• Completed construction site health and safety course.
• AIPM Certified Practising Project Manager certification or equivalent would be viewed favourably.
• Australian Citizen and able to successfully obtain and maintain a minimum Baseline Security Clearance.

Benefits Include

• Generous Salary Package including Relocation package
• Flexible/Hybrid Work Arrangements
• Professional Membership Reimbursement
• Defence Reservist Leave & Veteran Employer of Choice
• Paid Parental & Partner Leave
• $250 Active Lifestyle Allowance p.a.
• Monthly Phone Allowance
• Additional Annual Leave Purchase Scheme
• Salary Packaging Options
• Access to technical and professional development programs
• Vibrant social clubs, Employee Assistance Program, service recognition, and more