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• The Principal Project Manager Val IQ leads critical project delivery activities for Value NSW to ensure the success of our digital transformation and uplift program
• Temporary to 30 June 2026 full-time opportunity
• Office location – Parramatta, Bathurst, Orange, Wollongong, Newcastle with flexible working supported
• Salary relative to experience and ranges from Salary $ 149,739.00 to $ 173,174.00 plus superannuation

Perks of working for VNSW: 

• It’s great: We work hard, but we play hard too… and enjoy a laugh
• It’s digital: You’ll have access to modern devices and tools -  with a modernised valuation platform known as Val IQ
• It’s rewarding: With huge operational and strategic delivery pieces that underpin core government functions and services there’ll never be a dull day
• It’s flexible: We’re hybrid and split between the office, on the road and home. You’ll have access to generous leave options

 
The role

The Principal Project Manager leads project governance and delivery of digital and technology projects and initiatives that support VNSW’s operational and strategic objectives. The Val IQ Project is a unique opportunity to replace the NSW valuation technology platform.

In this senior role, you will manage complex project workstreams end-to-end — including project planning, governance, reporting, stakeholder engagement, risk management, and benefits realisation — ensuring project outcomes are delivered on time, within budget and to required quality standards.

You will work closely with senior leaders, technical experts and external partners, providing authoritative advice, establishing effective governance structures, coordinating resources and ensuring alignment with agency priorities.

For more information read the full role description  Principal Project Manager VG Clk Gde 11-12 RD 17092024 (6) (1).docx

What you will bring to the role:

• Proven leadership and delivery of complex, multi-stream ICT or digital projects in a government or enterprise-scale environment
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills and ability to manage complex negotiations and competing priorities
• Experience delivering project governance, reporting, risk and issues management, and benefits realisation
• Ability to lead, mentor and coordinate multi-disciplinary project teams to meet critical milestones

Join us

Apply online with your resume and cover letter. Applications close 15 December 2025 at 11:55PM. Contact Eric Sharpham on eric.sharpham@dpie.nsw.gov.au  further details.

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.

Please note to be eligible to apply for this position you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or permanent resident, or hold a valid Australian working Visa for the duration of the appointment

About Us  

The Valuer General is an independent statutory officer, appointed by the Governor of New South Wales to oversee the State's land valuation system.  

Value NSW (VNSW), part of the Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure, delivers the valuation system for rating and taxing as well as compulsory acquisition compensation purposes via delegation of the Valuer General of NSW. This includes but is not limited to:

• Making more than 2.7 million residential, rural, commercial and industrial valuations annually, with a total value of approximately $3 trillion as well as managing compulsory acquisition determinations in situations where government cannot reach agreement, totalling over $1 billion per annum
• Delivering customer services and experience for 2.7 million landholders per annum – receiving up to 50,000 calls and many more enquiries
• Monitoring, assurance and governance pertaining to the quality of the valuations undertaken relevant to both the Valuation of Land Act 1916 and the Land Acquisition (Just Terms Compensation) Act 1991.

In addition, VNSW provides other specialised valuation activities, services and determinations for other cluster or statewide government partners – including being responsible for the delivery of all valuations for government property transactions as defined by the Government Property Framework and Treasurer’s Directions as well as more than $84 billion in government asset valuations for financial accounting purposes.

We are an inclusive and accessible workplace, where your individual contributions are valued, and where everyone is encouraged to feel a sense of connection and belonging. DPHI supports various employee affinity groups, practices flexible working, offers job share and workplace adjustments.

 We encourage and support applications from people with disability. Please reach out to us to discuss any accommodations or adjustments that may be needed during the recruitment process, ensuring that you have every opportunity to showcase your talent, skills, and potential. Contact the Talent Team via talent.acquisition@dpie.nsw.gov.au or (02) 63637676​ - HR Support, option 3, DPHI People Advisory, option 1 and reference 'Request an Adjustment - Job Title and Reference Number'.

If you are an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander use our Aboriginal applicants guide to assist with applying for roles or contact our Aboriginal Career pathways team for a yarn.