Principal Project Manager

Newcastle - Australia

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 6 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Together we shape thriving communities public spaces places and economies.

The Principal Project Manager Val IQ leads critical project delivery activities for Value NSW to ensure the success of our digital transformation and uplift program
Ongoing full-time opportunity
Office location Parramatta Bathurst Orange Wollongong Newcastle with flexible working supported
Salary relative to experience and ranges from Salary $ 149739.00 to $ 173174.00 plus superannuation

Perks of working for VNSW:

Its great: We work hard but we play hard too and enjoy a laugh
Its digital: Youll have access to modern devices and tools - with a modernised valuation platform known as Val IQ
Its rewarding: With huge operational and strategic delivery pieces that underpin core government functions and services therell never be a dull day
Its flexible: Were hybrid and split between the office on the road and home. Youll have access to generous leave options

The role

The Principal Project Manager leads project governance and delivery of digital and technology projects and initiatives that support VNSWs operational and strategic objectives. The Val IQ Project is a unique opportunity to replace the NSW valuation technology platform.

In this senior role you will manage complex project workstreams end-to-end including project planning governance reporting stakeholder engagement risk management and benefits realisation ensuring project outcomes are delivered on time within budget and to required quality standards.

You will work closely with senior leaders technical experts and external partners providing authoritative advice establishing effective governance structures coordinating resources and ensuring alignment with agency priorities.

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What you will bring to the role:

Proven leadership and delivery of complex multi-stream ICT or digital projects in a government or enterprise-scale environment
Strong stakeholder engagement skills and ability to manage complex negotiations and competing priorities
Experience delivering project governance reporting risk and issues management and benefits realisation
Ability to lead mentor and coordinate multi-disciplinary project teams to meet critical milestones

Join us

Apply online with your resume and cover letter. Applications close 15 December 2025 at 11:55PM. Contact Eric Sharpham on further details.

A recruitment pool may be created for ongoing and temporary opportunities of the same role or role type that may become available over the next 18 months.

Please note to be eligible to apply for this position you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or permanent resident or hold a valid Australian working Visa for the duration of the appointment

About Us

The Valuer General is an independent statutory officer appointed by the Governor of New South Wales to oversee the States land valuation system.

Value NSW (VNSW) part of the Department of Planning Housing and Infrastructure delivers the valuation system for rating and taxing as well as compulsory acquisition compensation purposes via delegation of the Valuer General of NSW. This includes but is not limited to:

Making more than 2.7 million residential rural commercial and industrial valuations annually with a total value of approximately $3 trillion as well as managing compulsory acquisition determinations in situations where government cannot reach agreement totalling over $1 billion per annum
Delivering customer services and experience for 2.7 million landholders per annum receiving up to 50000 calls and many more enquiries
Monitoring assurance and governance pertaining to the quality of the valuations undertaken relevant to both the Valuation of Land Act 1916 and the Land Acquisition (Just Terms Compensation) Act 1991.

In addition VNSW provides other specialised valuation activities services and determinations for other cluster or statewide government partners including being responsible for the delivery of all valuations for government property transactions as defined by the Government Property Framework and Treasurers Directions as well as more than $84 billion in government asset valuations for financial accounting purposes.

We are an inclusive and accessible workplace where your individual contributions are valued and where everyone is encouraged to feel a sense of connection and belonging. DPHI supports various employee affinity groups practices flexible working offers job share and workplace adjustments.

We encourage and support applications from people with disability. Please reach out to us to discuss any accommodations or adjustments that may be needed during the recruitment process ensuring that you have every opportunity to showcase your talent skills and potential. Contact the Talent Team via or (02) - HR Support option 3 DPHI People Advisory option 1 and reference Request an Adjustment - Job Title and Reference Number.

If you are an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander use our Aboriginal applicants guide to assist with applying for roles or contact our Aboriginal Career pathways team for a yarn.

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Together we shape thriving communities public spaces places and economies.The Principal Project Manager Val IQ leads critical project delivery activities for Value NSW to ensure the success of our digital transformation and uplift program Ongoing full-time opportunityOffice location Parramatta Bath...