Project Manager

Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development NSW; Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional Council; On-site; AUD 103,000 - 114,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

35-hour base working week

Flex time

Generous leave arrangements

Four weeks recreation leave

Job summary

NSW Public Works, part of the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development, is seeking a Project Manager to oversee building and civil infrastructure projects on the client-side. You will manage contracts, evaluate claims and negotiate, while ensuring time, cost, quality, safety and environmental targets are met.

The role involves regular site inspections, delivering projects of varying complexity, and contributing to business development.

Qualifications

• Appropriate trade, post-trade or tertiary qualifications in civil engineering, architecture, building, construction management, or relevant field experience.
• Demonstrated understanding and experience in managing the planning, procurement and delivery of building projects, or civil works.
• Contract management experience, including consultant contracts or construction contracts and preferably GC21 and MW21 contract administration.

Responsibilities

• Manage and contribute to the planning and delivery of building and civil infrastructure projects with time, cost, quality, safety and environment targets.
• Responsible for the management and administration of contracts, including claims evaluation and negotiation.
• Work collaboratively with stakeholders and participate in business development activities to pursue opportunities.

Skills

Project management

Contract management

Communication

Client relations

Education

Civil engineering

Architecture

Building

Construction management

Tools

Digital tools

Job description

Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development NSW – Queanbeyan NSW

• Ouremployees work principally in theworkplace
• Clerk Grade 5/6, Salary from $102,936 to $113,579 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 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, including:

• 35-hour base working week
• 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

NSW Public Works (PW) is part of the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development and supports many different local and state government agencies to deliver critical infrastructure initiatives by providing expert advisory, planning, design, delivery and support services.

This role is office based but you will be making regular site inspections. The role is working on the client-side and being responsible for delivering one or more construction projects of low or medium risk and complexity. Alternatively, you may be assigned to a team managing the delivery of highly complex projects.

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 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 you

To be successful in this role, you will have demonstrated experience of project management delivering construction contracts or managing design consultants. You will be articulate and possess the capability to foster business relationships. 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, construction management, or relevant field experience
• Demonstrated understanding and experience in managing the planning, procurement and delivery of building projects, or civil works
• Preferably 2-3 years minimum demonstrated construction management experience or design management experience
• Contract management experience, including consultant contracts or construction contracts and preferably GC21 and MW21 contract administration
• Contribute to infrastructure planning and delivery by actively participating in project planning meetings and executing assigned tasks under the guidance of a Senior Project Manager
• Excellent written, interpersonal and communication skills to work effectively within a diverse and multi-disciplinary environment
• Ability to effectively utilise digital tools and platforms to support project delivery
• Strong relationship skills, with an ability to influence positive outcomes and provide excellent client service
• Well-developed knowledge and understanding of current Work Health and Safety legislation and regulations
• Leadership qualities sound reasoning and problem-solving ability
• Current NSW Driver Licence and be willing to travel to regional locations, which may include overnight stays.

About Us

NSW Public Works (PW)plays a significant role in the development of our state, our regions, and our infrastructure and associated industries, by supporting local and state government agencies to deliver critical infrastructure initiatives. We do this by providing: expert advisory services; planning, design and delivery management; sustainability, asset management and support services. Our work is in the community buildings and infrastructure, office fit outs, delivering advanced and sustainable buildings, hospitals, roads, bridges, dams, water treatment plants, housing 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.

About the location

Queanbeyan offers the benefits of regional living with immediate access to the services and opportunities of Canberra. With a strong sense of community, more affordable housing options compared to the ACT, and excellent schools and local amenities, it provides a practical and well-balanced lifestyle for professionals and families.

Positioned on the doorstep of the nation’s capital, Queanbeyan gives you access to a broad employment market, cultural institutions, and major infrastructure projects, while still maintaining a more relaxed, regional environment. The area also offers easy access to outdoor recreation, from the Queanbeyan River and surrounding reserves to the Snowy Mountains and South Coast.

If you’re looking to progress your career while working on meaningful infrastructure that supports growing regional communities—without sacrificing connectivity or lifestyle—Queanbeyan presents a strong and well-rounded option.

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.

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

Closing Date: Sunday, 11 October 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 ***************@dpird.nsw.gov.au or contact the hiring manager listed below for a confidential discussion.