Practice Lead

Are you an experienced project delivery professional ready to lead with impact? RPS is seeking a driven and strategically minded Practice Lead to join our Project Management team in Alice Springs. This leadership role is your opportunity to shape and grow our local practice while delivering exceptional outcomes for our clients.

About RPS

RPS, A Tetra Tech company - representing an exciting new chapter in our business, RPS became a Tetra Tech company in January 2023. With 27,000 employees in more than 550 offices in more than 120 countries on seven continents, Tetra Tech is a leading, global provider of consulting and engineering services. As a Tetra Tech company, RPS is proud to offer our people market-leading development and project opportunities, helping to solve some of the world’s most complex problems.

RPS has an established client-side project management consulting business in Australia Asia Pacific, with over 400 project management staff. The RPS Project Management team in Alice Springs currently consists of seven team members and is continuing to grow. We have a strong workbook for 2026 and beyond, with key long-term projects in delivery underwriting our business.

About The Role

As Practice Lead, you’ll oversee the development and delivery of the Alice Springs business plan. You’ll be responsible for strategic leadership, client relationship management, financial performance, and team capability development and recruitment. Reporting to the General Manager and part of the NT leadership team, you’ll ensure high-quality, profitable project outcomes aligned with RPS's national and global strategy.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, manage, and grow the Alice Springs Project Management practice
• Drive business development and client engagement initiatives
• Deliver Alice Springs projects as RPS’ Project Director
• Oversee financial performance and project profitability
• Ensure timely, high-quality project delivery across a diverse portfolio
• Foster a collaborative and empowered team culture
• Guide project planning, procurement, and resourcing strategies
• Mentor, develop and recruit staff

About You

• You will hold a tertiary qualification in project management, architecture, engineering, construction management or similar; and have:
• 15+ years of construction and/or project management experience
• Demonstrated recent experience in a client-side, contractor or design consultant key leadership role in delivering large-scale, infrastructure, complex building and property projects $100M+
• Proven track record in project and/or people leadership of a team
• Business development, strategic client engagement and securing new work
• Financial management, responsible for P&L and reporting
• Deep understanding of contemporary construction, engineering, and project delivery methodologies
• Experience in contract management
• Strong communication, negotiation, and presentation skills
• Eligible for Australian Government Baseline Security Clearance is essential with current NV1 Clearance or higher would be viewed favourably
• AIPM Certified Practising Project Director certification or equivalent would be viewed favourably.

What’s On Offer

Along with a competitive salary, RPS offers a supportive, collaborative environment where your expertise will be valued and your growth supported. Our benefits include:

• Competitive salary package
• Flexible / hybrid work arrangements
• Annual professional membership reimbursement
• Committed Veteran's Employment Supporter
• Defence Reservist Leave
• Paid Parental and Partner Leave
• $250 Active Lifestyle Allowance p.a.
• Monthly phone allowance
• Additional annual leave purchase scheme + salary packaging
• Study assistance & online learning platforms
• Active social clubs, EAP, service recognition, and more!

Our Approach

Our people live our purpose, deliver our promise, and demonstrate our behaviours every day. These behaviours—developed by our people—underpin everything we do and make RPS a great place to do great work.

Stronger together is one of our five core behaviours and the heartbeat of our collaborative culture. We encourage everyone to bring their best and support others to do the same. By sharing knowledge, thinking differently, and creating an environment of trust and respect, our people grow, thrive, and succeed together.

Join Us

At RPS, we take pride in our people and our purpose. If you’re ready to lead with integrity, drive meaningful project outcomes, and shape the future of our Perth practice, we want to hear from you.

RPS Alice Springs

A unique opportunity to grow, connect, and thrive

Alice Springs, or Mparntwe in Arrernte, is the third-largest town in the Northern Territory and sits at the heart of Central Australia. With a population of around 33,000, it is a regional centre with a strong identity, deep cultural heritage, and a lifestyle that is hard to match.

For RPS staff, Alice Springs offers a compelling combination of career development, meaningful work, and community connection. It is a place where you can gain broad hands-on experience, work across diverse and complex projects, and build capability quickly. The scale and variety of work can help fast-track professional growth while strengthening communication, client relationship, and problem-solving skills.

Just as importantly, the team culture in Alice Springs is supportive, collaborative, and community-minded. Working in a positive environment with motivated colleagues makes the experience both rewarding and enjoyable.

Outside of work, Alice Springs offers an exceptional outdoor lifestyle. With standard city safety awareness, it is a safe town. The West MacDonnell Ranges and surrounding country provide endless opportunities for hiking, walking, running, biking, and camping. Iconic experiences such as the Larapinta Trail and Run Larapinta showcase the region’s adventure culture and natural beauty.

Alice Springs also has a vibrant arts, culture, and community scene. From the Araluen Arts Centre and Desert Mob to the Alice Springs Beanie Festival, the town celebrates creativity and local expression. Community events such as the Night Markets, local programs, and sporting and recreational groups add to the strong sense of connection that makes Alice Springs feel like home.

Why consider Alice Springs?

• Broaden your experience quickly
• Work on varied and meaningful projects
• Join a positive and supportive team
• Enjoy an outstanding outdoor lifestyle
• Be part of a creative and welcoming community

Alice Springs is more than a place to work — it is an opportunity to grow professionally and personally in one of Australia’s most distinctive regional communities.

Our Approach

Our people live our purpose, deliver our promise, and demonstrate our behaviours every day. Our behaviours define who we are. Developed by our people, they underpin everything that we do. They create the memorable experiences we are known for and make RPS a great place to do great work.

Stronger together is one of our five core behaviours and it is key to building a collaborative workplace. We encourage everyone to bring their best and to support others to do the same. By sharing knowledge, challenging each other to think differently, and fostering an environment of trust and respect, our people can learn, grow and thrive – and share in our success.

Recruitment Agencies

We have a Preferred Supplier List of trusted partners to assist us when required and do not acknowledge any speculative CVs or unsolicited candidate introductions from agencies not on this list. Please refer to the careers page on our website if you require any further information.