Project Manager

At NSW Public Works, no two projects are quite the same. Lead complex projects, develop people and deliver infrastructure that makes a difference across regional NSW. Temporary full-time role for 2 years Based in Coffs Harbour Our employees work principally in the workplace $129,464 to $142,665 plus superannuation and leave loading Varied infrastructure projects across regional NSW 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 7pm , 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 .

About the role

As a Project Manager with NSW Public Works, you’ll lead the planning, procurement and delivery of complex infrastructure projects for our clients, taking responsibility for project, commercial, safety and client outcomes. You’ll manage projects of varying size, complexity and risk, including multiple concurrent projects across different clients and stages of delivery.

You’ll bring together clients, consultants, contractors and internal specialists to keep projects moving, manage risk and resolve issues. You’ll maintain effective project controls and manage contracts, budgets, variations, timeframes, quality and stakeholder expectations. You’ll also identify, manage and escalate project and construction safety risks and promote safe delivery practices throughout the project lifecycle.

People leadership is an important part of the role. You’ll manage and develop team members, set clear expectations, coordinate workloads and lead performance development through regular feedback, coaching and performance conversations. It’s a role for an experienced Project Manager who is comfortable taking ownership, making sound decisions and leading both projects and people.

The opportunity This is an opportunity to use your project management experience across infrastructure projects and see the impact of your work in regional communities. You’ll have the opportunity to: manage projects through different stages of planning and delivery work directly with clients to solve practical project challenges work alongside experienced technical and professional specialists take ownership of your projects while having the support of a local team broaden your experience across different projects, clients and locations About you We’re looking for someone with practical project management experience, good judgement and a hands-on approach to getting things done.

You’ll be someone who: Lead complex infrastructure projects from planning and procurement through construction, completion and handover. Manage multiple concurrent projects, taking accountability for safety, time, cost, quality, risk and client outcomes. Drive strong commercial and contract outcomes, managing budgets, variations, claims, consultants, contractors and project controls.

Lead client and stakeholder relationships, resolving challenges early and coordinating multidisciplinary teams to achieve successful outcomes. Lead and develop people, setting clear expectations, managing performance and workloads, coaching team members and building capability through knowledge sharing and succession planning.

You’ll also bring: Relevant trade, post-trade or tertiary qualifications in engineering, construction, project management or a related discipline. A minimum of five years’ relevant project or construction management experience within a commercial construction environment. Demonstrated experience independently managing complex projects through planning, procurement, construction, completion and handover, with accountability for safety, time, cost, quality and client outcomes.

Strong commercial and contract management capability, including managing budgets, risk, variations, claims, consultant and construction contracts, and competing project priorities. Demonstrated people management capability, including performance development, coaching, workload management and managing performance a valid NSW Driver Licence and willingness to travel to project sites across the region, including occasional overnight stays Highly regarded: Experience delivering building, office fit-out, civil or similar infrastructure projects, together with experience administering GC21 and/or MW21 contracts About us NSW Public Works is part of the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development and supports local and state government agencies to deliver critical infrastructure initiatives by providing expert advisory, planning, design, project and construction management and associated support services.

Our work is in hospitals, dams, water treatment plants 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. 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 the majority 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. Applying for the role Apply online by submitting a current resume and brief cover letter that outlines your skills and experience relevant to the role. For more information about the role, please click here to view the Role Description . Additionally, if you would like to hear more about this role, please contact Mark Firkin at mark.

[email protected] or on 0400 188 163 Closing Date: Wednesday, 18 November 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.

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