Project Manager

• Full-time Ongoing
• Location: Tamworth
• Our employees work principally in the workplace
• Clerk Grade 3/4 Salary from $87199 to $95482 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.

About the role

NSW Public Works (PW) 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 delivery and support services.

This entry level Project Manager role will form part of our Hunter North-West Region team. The role contributes as part of a multi-disciplinary team by assisting senior Project Managers with the planning advisory and delivery of infrastructure projects across NSW.

In this role you may be working as a contract administrator on projects across regional NSW for example:

• Water and wastewater infrastructure projects
• Mechanical and electrical projects in government facilities
• Refurbishment or general construction projects of government-owned buildings
• Bridge and road projects

About you

To be successful in this role you will have experience and knowledge of project management concepts and/or construction and design experience. To be considered for this role you will meet the following essential requirements which can be found in the role description as well as the following:

• Appropriate trade post-trade or tertiary qualifications in civil engineering architecture building civil construction construction management or relevant field experience which includes 1-2 years practical experience in design or construction or contract administration
• A high degree of enthusiasm and drive with a strong desire to assist in delivering positive outcomes as part of a team
• A practical mindset with a hands-on approach to getting things done
• Experience with Microsoft Office (e.g. Word Excel Project)
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to work effectively within a diverse and multi-disciplinary environment.
• Sound reasoning and problem-solving skills
• Current NSW Driver Licence with flexibility and willingness to travel to NSW regional towns which may include overnight stays.

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 advisory services; planning design and delivery management; sustainability asset management and support services. Our work is in the community facilities hospitals dams water treatment plants housing 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 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.

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 Sarah Martin at or on0.

Closing Date: Wednesday 19 August 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.

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