Shape your world while helping build a thriving NSW 

• Help shape the future of Bradfield City Centre and contribute to one of Australia's most significant urban development projects.
• 3 years temporary full-time/ part-time (hours per week) opportunity
• NSW office location based in Penrith with occasional travel to Bradfield (flexible working supported)
• Salary relative to experience, and ranges from $129,464 to $142,665 + super

Join us at Bradfield Development Authority and help shape one of Australia's most exciting city-building projects. As Project Manager, you'll lead the delivery of strategic planning, design and sustainability initiatives that support the implementation of the Bradfield City Master Plan and Sustainability and Resilience Strategy. Working across a range of complex projects, you'll help guide planning outcomes that create a connected, liveable and sustainable city for future generations.

In this role, you'll bring strong town planning expertise and project delivery experience to manage projects from concept through to implementation. You'll work closely with government agencies, industry partners, consultants and internal stakeholders to navigate competing priorities, influence outcomes and ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget and aligned with Bradfield's long-term vision. This is an exciting opportunity to apply your planning expertise in a fast-paced environment while contributing to innovative sustainability and resilience outcomes.

For more information about this position, read the full Role Description: Project Manager

What you will bring to the role:

• Demonstrated experience in strategic, statutory or precinct planning within government, consultancy or the development sector.
• Strong understanding of contemporary planning frameworks, urban development processes and place-based outcomes.
• Experience delivering complex planning, urban design or sustainability projects from inception through to implementation.
• Knowledge of sustainability, resilience, net zero, nature-positive or environmental planning principles and their application in city-shaping projects.
• Proven ability to build productive relationships and influence a broad range of stakeholders, including government agencies, consultants and industry partners.
• Strong project management skills, including governance, procurement, risk management and delivery within agreed timeframes and budgets.
• Well-developed analytical, research and communication skills, with the ability to provide clear, evidence-based advice and recommendations.

Key Knowledge and Experience

• Strong project management experience and knowledge in development and delivery in one or more of the following fields:
• town planning,
• urban design,
• contributions planning
• net zero strategy and transition planning,
• nature positive planning and delivery, and
• organisational sustainability reporting.

Essential requirements

• Tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline and/or relevant professional experience
• C Class Drivers Licence.

About Us

At the Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure (DPHI), you could shape your world while helping us shape the future of NSW. Together, we create vibrant communities, places and precincts, and manage land, assets and property.

We are a high-performing organisation that proudly reflects the communities we serve. Our diversity strengthens our cultural capability and enables us to make a meaningful difference in the lives of people across NSW. As an inclusive and accessible workplace, we value your contribution, lived experience and cultural knowledge, and we want you to feel supported, connected and empowered to succeed. With flexible work arrangements, job share options, workplace adjustments and various employee affinity groups, we are here to help you thrive every day.

Join us

Shape your world in a place where you’re valued, included and heard. Apply now with your CV and cover letter. Applications close Tuesday, 14 July 2926 at 11:55PM Should you require further information about the role please contact Adrian Hollenzollern, Director, Planning, Design and Sustainability on Adrian.hollenzollern@bda.nsw.gov.au .

A talent 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.

Check out our Aboriginal applicants guide to assist with applying for the role or contact our Aboriginal Career pathways team for a yarn.

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 2, DPHI People Advisory, option 1 and reference 'Request an Adjustment - Job Title and Reference Number'.

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. This role is subject to standard pre-employment checks, including a criminal record check.