Ongoing employees affected by change management plans will be given priority consideration for at grade positions.

• Full-time, Temporary for 12 months
• Location: Whole of NSW
• Our employees work principally in the workplace, however, there will be some travel and fieldwork involved in this role.
• Salary from $149,739 to $173,174 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.

About the role

NSW Public Works (NSW 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.

We are seeking an experienced Senior Program Manager to lead the Minister’s Stoneworks Program (MSP) Strategy— a 10-year, whole-of-government strategy to preserve NSW’s most iconic heritage buildings, sustain rare trades, and embed national best practice in public-sector heritage delivery.

Based in the NSWPW Heritage, Environment and Planning directorate, this is a program-side, leadership role within our Minister’s Stoneworks team. You will oversee the successful delivery and governance of the MSP, working closely with the teams, Heritage Stoneworks at DPHI, partner agencies, and the extended team of in-house heritage, environment and planning specialists.

You’ll lead the design and implementation of key systems, governance frameworks, and stakeholder engagement processes to ensure timely, cost-effective, and high-quality conservation outcomes. This is a unique opportunity for a senior leader to shape the future of public heritage infrastructure in NSW — supporting cultural continuity, trade sustainability, and intergenerational public value.

At NSW Public Works, you’ll be part of a supportive, motivated, and highly professional team. We offer flexible working arrangements, a strong culture of continuous learning, and the chance to make a meaningful impact through your work.

About You

You are a strategic and outcomes-driven Senior Program Manager with a passion for heritage conservation, skilled trades, and public value. You bring a strong record of leadership in delivering complex, multi-stakeholder programs — ideally within government, infrastructure, or the built heritage environment.

You combine deep program management expertise with a genuine commitment to cultural stewardship, sustainability, and long-term asset resilience. You understand the urgency of conserving our built heritage — not just to maintain physical assets, but to preserve community identity, avoid future costs, and support essential services.

You are confident working across agencies and disciplines, building co-funding partnerships, managing high-value portfolios, and aligning teams to deliver under a clear strategic vision. You balance structure and flexibility, and bring a mindset of continuous improvement to every aspect of your work — from program governance and procurement to digital innovation and people development.

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate complex issues for diverse audiences.
• Demonstrated experience in delivering strategic, long-term programs in heritage, infrastructure, planning, or construction.
• Strong leadership skills with a proven ability to build collaborative, high-performing teams and develop capability in others.
• Expertise in program and policy development, program design, procurement, risk management, and stakeholder engagement.
• A solid understanding of program governance, business case development, and delivery lifecycle planning.
• Tertiary qualifications in Project Management, Heritage Conservation, Architecture, Planning, Engineering, Building or similar — or equivalent trade/post-trade experience in project management.
• Familiarity with NSW Government capital project frameworks and WHS legislation.
• An understanding of infrastructure digitalisation policies and a commitment to digital transformation in infrastructure delivery.
• A current NSW Driver Licence and willingness to travel to regional locations when required.

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 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 future. In every challenge we see the chance to build stronger and more connected communities.

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 Patricia Ball, Email trish.ball@pwa.nsw.gov.au or call 0455058773.

Closing Date: Sunday 7 September 2025 at 11:55pm.

Additional Information

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 talent.advisory@dpird.nsw.gov.au or contact the hiring manager listed above for a confidential discussion.

This is an internal EOI opportunity.

To be considered for an appointment for over 12 months or ongoing, applicants must be ongoing at either an equivalent or higher grade than this advertised vacancy (Classification OR on a current and valid talent pool at this grade or higher. Alternatively, if you do not meet the requirement for an ongoing appointment, you may only be considered for a temporary appointment of up to 12 months