Project Manager

• Temporary full-time – 3 years
• LOCATION: Newcastle
• Our employees work principally in the workplace
• Clerk Grade 7/8 with salary from $113,574 to $125,720 plus super and leave loading

This role offers flexible, people-first working conditions

• 35‑hour base working week
• Flexible start and finish times between 6am and 10pm, 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

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 North West 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 qualifications in 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!

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 ***email_hidden*** or on 0411 593 834.

Closing Date: Monday 8 June 2026 at 11:55pm