Project Manager Security

NSW Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development; Sydney; On-site; AUD 117,000 - 129,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

35-hour base week

Flex time

Leave loading

Four weeks recreation leave

Job summary

NSW Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development is seeking a Project Manager - Security within NSW Public Works. You will deliver security projects, manage contracted security services, and ensure contract compliance across a diverse portfolio.

You will develop tools and processes, monitor performance, and collaborate to improve service delivery, safety, and statutory compliance for clients and agencies.

Qualifications

• Strong project management and contract management experience.
• Ability to analyse contractor performance and drive continuous improvement.
• Experience developing processes, checklists, reporting frameworks, and operational improvements.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
• Sound knowledge of security, safety, compliance, and risk management requirements.
• Collaborative approach with focus on delivering high-quality outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Deliver security projects and manage contracted security services across a diverse portfolio.
• Ensure contract compliance and maintain high security, safety and statutory standards.
• Develop tools and initiatives such as checklists and assurance processes.
• Monitor contractor performance and provide insights for informed decision-making.

Skills

Project management

Contract management

Performance analysis

Process development

Stakeholder engagement

Security knowledge

Communication skills

Job description

• LOCATION: All of NSW Public Works offices considered
• Our employees work principally in the workplace
• Salary from $116,981 to $129,492 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 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 10pm, 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

Project Manager - Security

Asset and Facilities Management | NSW Public Works

About The Role

We are seeking a motivated and proactive Project Manager - Security to join the Asset and Facilities Management team within NSW Public Works. In this dynamic role, you will assist in the delivery of security projects and manage contracted security services across a diverse portfolio. You will play a key role in ensuring contract compliance, driving service performance, and maintaining the highest standards of security, safety, and statutory compliance. Beyond project delivery, you will work closely with internal teams and service providers to identify opportunities for continuous improvement, develop practical tools and initiatives such as operational checklists and assurance processes, and enhance the effectiveness of security service delivery. The role also includes monitoring and reporting on contractor performance, providing insights and recommendations that support informed decision‑making and improved outcomes for clients. As a trusted security specialist, you will contribute to the successful delivery of Whole of Government security contracts (https://www.info.buy.nsw.gov.au/contracts/c2007486-integrated-security-services) while providing expert security advice and guidance to client agencies. This is an exciting opportunity to influence security strategy, improve service delivery, and help shape innovative solutions that strengthen security outcomes across the NSW Government.

What You’ll Bring

• Strong project management and contract management experience.
• The ability to analyse contractor performance and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Experience developing processes, checklists, reporting frameworks, and operational improvements.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
• Sound knowledge of security, safety, compliance, and risk management requirements.
• A collaborative approach with a passion for delivering high-quality outcomes for clients and the community.

This role offers the opportunity to make a tangible impact through the delivery of critical security services while working with a dedicated team committed to excellence, innovation, and continuous improvement.

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 project management and advisory services; planning, design and delivery management; sustainability, asset management and support services. Our work is for the NSW community, new buildings, fit outs, roads and bridges, renewable energy projects – 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 nearly 5,000 employees, and 75 per cent 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.

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 above for a confidential discussion.

Closing Date: 27 October 2026 at 11:55pm.