Project Manager - Infrastructure

NSW Department of Communities and Justice; Parramatta; On-site; AUD 154,000 - 178,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work environment

Training opportunities

Health & wellbeing program

Competitive pay

Job summary

NSW Department of Communities and Justice is seeking a Project Manager for Infrastructure Planning, based in Windsor or Parramatta. You will lead and deliver a portfolio of complex infrastructure projects, driving outcomes that support organisational priorities and service delivery.

You will provide strategic leadership from planning to evaluation, managing governance, risk and stakeholder engagement in a dynamic environment, with opportunities to influence large-scale outcomes for the community.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience delivering complex infrastructure or construction projects.
• Strong project management with governance, risk and stakeholder engagement.
• Experience in construction planning and statutory compliance (Heritage, BCA, SEPP).

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, development and delivery of a portfolio of complex infrastructure projects.
• Manage projects from business case development through to delivery on time, within budget and to required quality standards.
• Provide strategic leadership across project governance, risk management and stakeholder engagement.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, consultants and contractors to resolve issues.

Skills

Project management

Governance & risk

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

Tertiary qualifications or equivalent

Job description

Project Manager - Infrastructure Planning Corrective Services NSW Location – Windsor or Parramatta Employment type – Temporary, Full- time up to 24 months Salary – $154,231.00 - $178,369.00 pa plus superannuation and leave loading Grade – Clerk Grade 11/12

Your role This role offers the opportunity to lead and manage a diverse portfolio of critical CSNSW infrastructure projects, driving outcomes that directly support organisational priorities and service delivery. As a Project Manager, you will provide strategic leadership, oversee project delivery from planning to evaluation, and work with a wide range of stakeholders. It is an excellent opportunity for a highly experienced project professional to influence large-scale outcomes, lead high-performing teams, and make a meaningful impact across the justice sector.

What you’ll do

As part of the Corrective Services NSW Infrastructure team, you will lead the planning, development and delivery of a portfolio of complex infrastructure projects that support organisational priorities and operational outcomes. You will manage projects from business case development through to delivery, ensuring outcomes are achieved on time, within budget and to required quality standards. You will provide strategic leadership across project governance, risk management, resource planning and stakeholder engagement. Working with internal and external stakeholders, consultants and contractors, you will provide expert advice, resolve complex issues and ensure compliance with relevant statutory, planning and regulatory requirements. You'll join a collaborative and high-performing team focused on delivering infrastructure solutions across NSW. This role offers a dynamic and fast-paced environment where you can influence significant projects, lead multidisciplinary teams and drive meaningful outcomes for the community.

What we’re looking for

• Extensive experience delivering complex infrastructure or construction projects.
• Strong project management expertise, including governance, risk and stakeholder management.
• Experience in construction planning and statutory compliance, including Heritage, BCA, SEPP and related requirements.
• Proven ability to lead teams, manage competing priorities and deliver results in complex environments.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and problem-solving skills.

Essential requirements

• Relevant Tertiary qualifications or Equivalent demonstrated experience
• Current driver’s licence and preparedness to drive a vehicle in the course of performing the role.
• Demonstrated experience relevant to the role, with the ability to meet the key accountabilities and focus capabilities outlined in the role description.

What we Offer

• A challenging and rewarding career
• Flexible, autonomous work environment
• Competitive pay and conditions
• Training and development opportunities to build and maintain capabilities
• Health & Wellbeing and Employee Assistance Programs.

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We do work that really matters Working for the Department of Communities and Justice (DCJ) and Corrective Services NSW (CSNSW) provides lots of opportunities to make a real difference. We collaborate with other agencies and community partners, to improve lives and realise the potential of children, adults, families and communities. We’re focused on breaking, rather than managing, disadvantage. It’s work that really matters.

Applications close Sunday, 01 November 2026 at 11:59pm AEST.

Got a question? For more information about the role or what it’s like to work for DCJ, please contact the hiring manager Shaun Danby on [e-mail] or phone [phone]

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