Project Manager

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

Benefits offered by this job

Flex time

Recreation leave

Parental leave

Carers’ leave

Adoption leave

Job summary

NSW Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) is seeking an entry level Project Manager based in Lismore. The role supports the North Coast Region with planning, advisory, and delivery of infrastructure projects across NSW, including contract administration on various schemes.

You will work in a multi-disciplinary team, with flexibility in hours (core 10am-3pm) and a strong focus on safety and compliance.

Qualifications

• Experience with project management concepts and design/construction knowledge.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• White Card is essential.

Responsibilities

• Support senior Project Managers with planning, advisory, and delivery of infrastructure projects.
• Possibly undertake contract administration duties across regional NSW.
• Contribute to Water and wastewater, mechanical/electrical, and civil projects.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Civil/Construction qualification

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Project)

Job description

At NSW Public Works, no two projects are quite the same.

Work on projects that matter, with a supportive local team and the variety to keep things interesting.

• Temporary full-time role for 2 years
• Based in Lismore
• Our employees work principally in the workplace, with attendance at the Lismore Office expected for 4 days per week
• $87,199 to $95,482 plus superannuation and leave loading
• Varied infrastructure projects across regional NSW

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 North Coast Region team. You will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team by supporting senior Project Managers with the planning, advisory, and delivery of infrastructure projects across NSW. As part of your broader project management responsibilities, you may also undertake contract administration duties on a range of projects across regional NSW, including

• Water and wastewater infrastructure projects
• Mechanical and electrical projects within government facilities
• Refurbishment or general construction projects involving government-owned buildings
• Bridge, road and other civil engineering projects

The opportunity

This is an opportunity to use your project management experience across infrastructure projects and see the impact of your work in regional communities. Our work is very diverse, and can include, but is not limited to; stabilisation of embankments, water and sewer infrastructure, roads and bridges, flood mitigation works, housing, health, education and emergency services infrastructure – the real foundation of a prosperous community.

About You

We’re looking for someone with practical project management experience, good judgement and a hands-on approach to getting things done.

Requirements

To be successful in this role, you will have experience and knowledge of project management concepts, and/or construction and design experience. To be considered for this role, you will meet the following essential requirements which can be found in the role description, as well as the following:

• Appropriate trade, post-trade or tertiary qualifications in civil engineering, architecture, building, civil construction, construction management, or relevant field experience which includes 1-2 years practical experience in design or construction, or contract administration
• A high degree of enthusiasm and drive, with a strong desire to assist in delivering positive outcomes as part of a team
• A practical mindset with a hands-on approach to getting things done
• Experience with Microsoft Office (e.g. Word, Excel, Project)
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to work effectively within a diverse and multi-disciplinary environment.
• Sound reasoning and problem-solving skills
• White Card is essential
• Current NSW Driver Licence with flexibility and willingness to travel to NSW regional towns, which may include overnight stays.

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.

Closing Date: Wednesday, 18 November 2026 at 11:55pm.

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.

If you require adjustments in completing your application, interviewing, completing any pre- employment testing, require information in an alternative format, or otherwise participating in the recruitment process, please let us know so we can assist. Send an email to [e-mail] or contact the hiring manager listed below for a confidential discussion.