Principal Project Manager

Do you want your work to make a difference for NSW

Working to protect the states environment and heritage.

• Lead and manage the development implementation monitoring and evaluation of a range of digital and technology projects and programs to achieve outcomes.
• Ongoing full-time opportunity35 hours/week
• Multiple opportunities will be available in the coming months and a talent pool will be created
• Office location Parramatta preferred hybrid working supported
• Salary relative to experience and ranges from $149739 to $173174 super & leave loading

The DCCEEW IT Team is a highly collaborative digital and data organisation driving wholeofdepartment transformation through modern platforms strong governance and innovative technology solutions. With major programs spanning AI cyber uplift enterprise architecture data platforms and largescale digital service delivery the team plays a critical role in enabling climate action environmental protection and sustainable energy and water outcomes.

Abou the role

As Principal Project Manager you will:

• Leading the delivery of complex ICT programs and projects aligned with the departments strategic goals.
• Establish and maintain strong governance risk assurance and benefitsrealisation frameworks; oversee integrated schedules budgets resources and stagegate processes.
• Coordinate and influence crossfunctional SMEs (Park Operations Digital Content Architecture Cyber Infrastructure) to drive customercentred accessible and policyaligned digital outcomes.
• Lead structured vendor engagement and endtoend contract management in line with NSW Government procurement requirements ensuring value for money and performance compliance.
• Translate research insights and options analysis into a clear evidencebased and costed strategy supported by implementation roadmaps and highquality briefings for executives and decision forums.

About you:

You are a seasoned program/project leader who can set direction bring people with you and deliver measurable outcomes in a complex stakeholder rich environment. Specifically you will demonstrate:

• Deep experience delivering digital transformation initiatives using Agile or hybrid methods.
• Proven track record leading options analysis and business casing and converting insights into executable roadmaps.
• Strong vendor management and government procurement experience (RFTs evaluation onboarding performance).
• Excellent stakeholder engagement across technical and nontechnical groups; clear concise executive communication.
• Commitment to customer centred design accessibility and inclusive services.

Essential requirements:

• Tertiary qualifications and/or equivalent experience in project/program management information systems or a related discipline.
• Demonstrated success leading complex digital programs in large organisations including governance budget risk and benefits management.

Nice to have:

• Experience working within NSW Government (or comparable public sector) frameworks and procurement processes.
• Relevant project management certification such as PMP PRINCE2 Practitioner or Agile PM would also be ideal.

For more information read the full role description: Principal Project Manager

Who we are

The Department of Climate Change Energy the Environment and Water(DCCEEW) work to protect the states environment and heritage. It leads the way on climate change driving the sustainable transition to a net zero economy powered by affordable reliable and clean energy.

DCCEEW conserves and protects the states natural environment. It manages the NSW national park estate including its rich and diverse biodiversity and Aboriginal cultural heritage for future generations.

DCCEEW also ensures sustainable management of water resources across the state to support the environment communities and industry.

We acknowledge the ongoing custodial responsibilities of the Aboriginal peoples of NSW to care for Country and water and are committed to establishing meaningful partnerships with Aboriginal peoples in the management of the environment.

To Apply

If excited by the information above we look forward to receiving your application including a copy of your resume (max 5 pages) and single page cover letter expressing your interest and suitability for the role.

Applications close Thursday 26 February 2026 at 11:55PM.

Should you require further information about the role please contact Sachana Mavila Kuniyadam Senior Manager IT Program Delivery via

Please also note to be eligible for an ongoing role in the NSW Public Sector you need to be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident. For temporary and casual roles you need to hold a valid visa giving you permission to work in Australia as required by the role.

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.

Our goal is to build a workforce that not only represents but also understands and serves the diverse communities of New South Wales. We are committed to making our state a vibrant and inclusive place to live work and thrive for everyone. Our workforce represents people of all ages and genders Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people people with disabilities the LGBTQI community and people from diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds.

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