Project Manager

Horner Recruitment Ltd; Sydney; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Cafe on site

Free parking

Childcare facility

Job summary

Horner Recruitment Ltd partners with a highly respected Southern Sydney organisation to recruit an experienced Project Manager for a regulated, safety-critical scientific and engineering setting.

You will lead end-to-end delivery of large-scale, multidisciplinary CAPEX projects from concept through commissioning, while mentoring teams and ensuring compliance with rigorous standards. Onsite benefits include café, free parking, and childcare facilities.

Qualifications

• Australian Citizenship is essential.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a National Security Clearance.
• Tertiary qualification in engineering, science, or a related discipline.
• Formal Project Management Professional (PMP) certification preferred or required.

Responsibilities

• End-to-end delivery of multiple concurrent CAPEX projects across scope, cost, schedule, and quality and compliance.
• Leading and coordinating multidisciplinary project teams.
• Developing and maintaining detailed project plans, schedules, and reporting frameworks.
• Managing risk, governance, compliance, and safety obligations.
• Providing clear and concise reporting to senior stakeholders.
• Ensuring adherence to stringent regulatory and operational standards.

Skills

PMBOK

PMP Certification

Risk Management

Governance

Compliance

Stakeholder Engagement

Technical Communication

Multitasking

Education

Engineering/Science degree

Job description

We are partnering with a highly respected organisation in Southern Sydney operating within a highly regulated, safety-critical, scientific and engineering environment to recruit an experienced Project Manager.

This is a rare opportunity to contribute to nationally significant research programs, leading large-scale, multidisciplinary projects from concept through to commissioning in a technically advanced setting.

You will join an organisation at the forefront of innovation, supporting world-class scientists, engineers, and researchers.

• Deliver high-impact, nationally significant research projects
• Development, mentoring and training opportunities
• Work within a unique, highly regulated technical environment
• Collaborate with leading experts in science, engineering, and research
• Onsite benefits include café, free parking, and a high-quality childcare facility

Your Duties and Responsibilities:

• End-to-end delivery of multiple concurrent, high-value CAPEX projects across scope, cost, schedule, and quality and compliance
• Leading and coordinating multidisciplinary project teams
• Developing and maintaining detailed project plans, schedules, and reporting frameworks
• Managing risk, governance, compliance, and safety obligations
• Providing clear and concise reporting to senior stakeholders
• Ensuring adherence to stringent regulatory and operational standards

About You

We are seeking a high-performing, detail-oriented Project Manager with proven experience delivering complex projects in highly regulated environments.

Mandatory Requirements:

• Australian Citizenship is essential
• Ability and willingness to obtain and maintain a National Security Clearance
• Tertiary qualification in engineering, science, or a related discipline
• Formal Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
• Strong capability in risk management, governance, and compliance frameworks
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and technical communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and complex interdependencies simultaneously
• Demonstrated experience and knowledge of PMBOK framework
• Experience in regulated environments (e.g. TGA, ARPANSA or similar) highly regarded
• Experience overseeing project initiatives across science, engineering, research and natural resources

At Horner we recognise the value of a diverse workforce and the creation of inclusive workforce cultures. We actively encourage applications from any background.

We provide reasonable adjustments for individuals with disability - please email [e-mail] if you require an adjustment to be made during the recruitment process. Please note that applications or resumes sent to this email address will not be accepted or responded to.