Do you want your work to make a difference for NSW?
Working to protect the state’s environment and heritage.
- Infrastructure Projects team within the Water Group
- Temporary full-time opportunity to 31 December 2026
- Location across NSW negotiable, hybrid working supported
- Salary relative to experience, and ranges from $139,787 to $161,663 + super
The Water Group leads the NSW Government in providing confidence to communities and stakeholders with the transparent stewardship of water resources, provision of services and reforms that support sustainable and healthy environments, economies and societies across NSW.
The Water Group is currently seeking to appoint a Project Office Manager in a full-time capacity to 31 December 2026.
About the Role
The Project Office Manager is responsible for providing oversight and support in delivery of multiple water infrastructure projects through design, procurement, construction and handover, including managing and coordinating resources, leading department and contracted staff, monitoring project cost, schedule, risk, land & property, procurement, contract management, document management, reporting and construction within required timeframes.
The Project Office Manager will ensure the administration and management of project delivery is managed in line with DCCEEW Water’s Project, Workplace Health and Safety, Environment & Heritage, Risk, Assurance and Governance Frameworks, and all Government, stakeholder and community objectives and expectations are exceeding water sector requirements.
You will also help ensure the project is developed and delivered in line with DPE Governance Frameworks and Government, customer and community objectives, as well as meeting environmental and planning requirements.
About You
To be successful in the role, you will have significant experience in project management for major infrastructure projects and/or capital works programs.
You are experienced in all stages of a complex infrastructure project lifecycle, particularly project development, business case development, environmental approvals, procurement, stakeholder engagement, delivery and completion processes, and handover to operations.
You will be an experienced leader with the demonstrated ability to lead, motivate and encourage a collaborative project team and have the ability to understand high level technical and commercial issues and demonstrated experience in resolving these issues by contributing to technical, environmental, stakeholder engagement, procurement and commercial aspects of the project, escalating key critical issues, and monitoring progress to key project milestones and performance measures.
As a confident communicator, with strong verbal and written communication, you have the ability to manage competing pressures between project scope (including quality outcomes), cost, schedule and risk, while meeting stakeholder expectations and longer-term community needs in an environment of intense public scrutiny, as well as managing competing pressures where external inputs of other agencies are required to enable project delivery, particularly where objectives may not align.
Experience and/or understanding of the NSW water sector would be an advantage.
Key Knowledge & Experience
- Significant experience in project management for major infrastructure projects and/or capital works programs.
- Experience in all stages of a complex infrastructure project management lifecycle, particularly project development, design, construction, safety management, environmental approvals and compliance, procurement and contract management, community and stakeholder engagement, delivery and completion processes, and handover to operations and/or asset owner.
- Ability to understand high level technical and commercial issues and demonstrated experience in resolving these issues.
- Understanding of the NSW water sector and project management methodology.
Essential Requirements
- Appropriate tertiary qualifications and/or equivalent relevant working experience in project or program management, engineering, building or construction acceptable for membership in the Institute of Engineers Australia or the Australian Institute of Project Management.
- A valid NSW Driver’s Licence and willingness to drive and work in remote locations.
For more information read the full Role Description: Project Office Manager
Who We Are
The Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW) works to protect the state’s environment and heritage. It leads the way on climate change, driving the sustainable transition to a net zero economy, powered by affordable, reliable, and clean energy.
DCCEEW conserves and protects the state’s natural environment. It manages the NSW national park estate, including its rich and diverse biodiversity and Aboriginal cultural heritage for future generations.
DCCEEW also ensures sustainable management of water resources across the state, to support the environment, communities and industry.
We acknowledge the ongoing custodial responsibilities of the Aboriginal peoples of NSW to care for Country and water and are committed to establishing meaningful partnerships with Aboriginal peoples in the management of the environment.
To Apply
If excited by the information above, we look forward to receiving your application, including a copy of your resume and cover letter expressing your interest and suitability for the role.
Applications close Sunday 10 November 2024 at 11:55PM.
Should you require further information about the role please contact Andrew Lavelle via andrew.lavelle@dpie.nsw.gov.au.
A recruitment pool may be created for ongoing and temporary opportunities of the same role or role type that may become available over the next 18 months.
Our goal is to build a workforce that not only represents but also understands and serves the diverse communities of New South Wales. We are committed to making our state a vibrant and inclusive place to live, work, and thrive for everyone. Our workforce represents people of all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disabilities, the LGBTQI+ community, and people from diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds.
Looking for more information or assistance in applying?
If you require an adjustment for your application process, please contact our Talent Acquisition Team by emailing dcceew.ta@dpie.nsws.gov.au or contacting Ty Brennock on 0409 231 515 (please mention reference number 539380).
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