Project Manager

• Temporary full-time 3 years
• LOCATION: Newcastle
• Ouremployees work principally in theworkplace
• Clerk Grade 7/8 salary starting from $113574 to $125720 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

• 35hour base working week
• Flexible start and finish times between 6am and 10pm with core hours of 10am3pm
• 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 with an additional week for some Western Region locations

About the role

NSW Public Works (NSW PW) is part of the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development and supports many different local and state government agencies to deliver critical infrastructure initiatives by providing expert advisory planning design delivery and support services.

We are currently seeking a Project Manager to join the Hunter Northwest team working in the Newcastle Office.

As an NSW Public Works Project Manager you will be expected to manage and contribute to the planning and delivery of building and civil infrastructure projects and ensure time cost quality safety and environment targets and corporate expectations are met.

The role provides an exciting chance to work collaboratively with a range of stakeholders and participate in business development activities contributing towards opportunities for repeat and new business.

NSW Public Works is a highly professional and award-winning project management organisation with flexible working arrangements. We support diversity in our workplace and facilitate the professional development of our people.

About you

To be successful in this role you will have demonstrated experience of project management delivering construction contracts or managing design consultants. You will be articulate and possess the capability to foster business relationships. To be considered for this role you will require

• Appropriate university architecture building project management engineering or similar relevant qualifications.
• Demonstrated experience on Solar Solar Design EV chargers energy assessments maximum demand calculations energy reduction strategies electrical work quality control and Sustainability Projects
• Demonstrated understanding and experience in managing the planning procurement and delivery of building works.
• Construction design or contract management experience including consultant or construction contracts and preferably GC21 and MW21 contract administration.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and in a team when required.
• Contribute to infrastructure planning and delivery by actively participating in project planning meetings and executing assigned tasks.
• Excellent written interpersonal and communication skills to work effectively within a diverse and multi-disciplinary environment.
• Strong relationship skills with an ability to influence positive outcomes and provide excellent client service.
• Leadership qualities sound reasoning and acute problem-solving ability.
• Strong self-starting motivation and a desire to succeed.
• A natural inclination to assist others.
• Strong ability to produce clear professionally written content and effectively utilise digital tools and platforms including but not limited to Microsoft Office (e.g. Word Excel Project) to support project delivery.
• Current NSW Driver Licence and willingness to travel if required.

If you have the capability to achieve success in this role and are interested in creating a more prosperous NSW we would love to hear from you!

About Us

NSW Public Works (NSWPW) 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 advisory services; planning design and delivery management; sustainability asset management and support services. Our work is in community buildings and infrastructure office fit outs delivering advanced and sustainable buildings hospitals roads bridges dams water treatment plants housing and 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 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 and Regional Development and Delivery.

Most of our people live and work in regional NSW ensuring DPIRD is embedded in the regions we serve.

Learn more about the benefits of joining our diverse and talented DPIRD team.

Applying for the role

Apply by submitting a current resume and cover letter (maximum 2 pages) 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 Paul Scanlon Project Manager at or on.

Closing Date: Monday 8 June 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. Send an email to or contact the hiring manager listed below for a confidential discussion.