Project Manager

Principal Consultant; Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Capstone is partnering with a NSW Government agency to support housing strategy and policy delivery in Sydney. The role blends commercial governance, project coordination and policy delivery to drive high-profile housing initiatives with lasting community impact.

You will work across development and construction projects, coordinate EOIs, prepare executive material, and foster strong stakeholder relationships while aligning with organisational priorities.

Qualifications

• Policy development capability in a government context.
• Excellent stakeholder management and credible communication.
• Strong coordination across multiple workstreams and projects.
• Attention to detail and delivery against deadlines.
• Cultural capability and understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.

Responsibilities

• Support commercial governance and reporting across development and construction initiatives.
• Manage EOIs for development and construction projects.
• Coordinate management agreements with Community Housing Providers.
• Prepare executive reporting, briefs and evidence-based advice for senior staff.
• Support project planning, track actions, timelines and deliverables.
• Collate, analyse and synthesise information to support policy outcomes.
• Coordinate information flow across workstreams.
• Manage internal and external stakeholder relationships.
• Contribute to policy, strategy and reform initiatives.
• Collaborate with Housing Strategy and Policy team to deliver outcomes.

Skills

Policy development

Stakeholder management

Project coordination

Governance

Cultural awareness

Education

Tertiary qualifications in related discipline

Job description

Project Manager
Sydney

About the opportunity

Capstone is partnering with a leading NSW Government agency responsible for delivering social and affordable housing across the state. The agency plays a central role in increasing housing supply and improving outcomes for people and communities across New South Wales. This is an opportunity to join the Housing Strategy and Policy team in a role that combines commercial governance, project coordination and policy delivery. You'll contribute to high-profile initiatives that have a lasting impact on the people of NSW.

What you'll do

• Support commercial governance and reporting, including commercial management across development and construction initiatives
• Manage Expressions of Interest (EOI) processes for development and construction projects
• Coordinate management agreements with Community Housing Providers (CHPs)
• Prepare executive reporting, presentations, briefs and evidence-based advice for review by senior staff
• Support project planning and coordination, including tracking actions, timelines and deliverables
• Collate, analyse and synthesise information to support policy and project outcomes
• Coordinate the flow of information and manage processes across multiple workstreams
• Manage internal and external stakeholder relationships, coordinating input and maintaining effective working relationships
• Contribute to the delivery of policy, strategy and reform initiatives aligned with organisational priorities
• Work collaboratively across the Housing Strategy and Policy team and the broader agency to deliver outcomes

What we're looking for

• Tertiary qualifications in a related discipline and/or equivalent knowledge, skills and experience, with a demonstrated commitment to ongoing professional development
• Strong policy development capability and strategic delivery experience in complex government environments
• Cultural capability and an informed understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures
• Excellent stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build credibility at all levels
• Experience in, or exposure to, complex policy or reform environments, including the ability to analyse information and contribute to evidence-based advice
• Knowledge of legislation and government processes relevant to housing or similar public sector environments
• The ability to work with minimal supervision across multiple projects simultaneously
• Proven ability to balance competing priorities and meet deadlines on time-critical projects
• A high level of attention to detail and a focus on delivering quality outcomes