- Temporary full-time – 3 years
- LOCATION: Newcastle
- Our employees work principally in the workplace
- Clerk Grade 7/8, salary starting from $113,574 to $125,720 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.
This role offers flexible, people-first working conditions
- 35‑hour base working week
- Flexible start and finish times between 6am and 10pm, with core hours of 10am–3pm
- Flex time, allowing additional hours worked to be accrued and taken back as flex leave
- Generous leave arrangements, including carers’, parental and adoption leave
- Four weeks recreation leave as standard, with an additional week for some Western Region locations
About the role
NSW Public Works (NSW PW) is part of the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development and supports many different local and state government agencies to deliver critical infrastructure initiatives by providing expert advisory, planning, design, delivery and support services.
We are currently seeking a Project Manager to join the Hunter Northwest team working in the Newcastle Office.
As an NSW Public Works Project Manager you will be expected to manage and contribute to the planning and delivery of building and civil infrastructure projects and ensure time, cost, quality, safety and environment targets, and corporate expectations are met.
The role provides an exciting chance to work collaboratively with a range of stakeholders and participate in business development activities, contributing towards opportunities for repeat and new business.
NSW Public Works is a highly professional and award-winning project management organisation with flexible working arrangements. We support diversity in our workplace and facilitate the professional development of our people.
About you
To be successful in this role, you will have demonstrated experience of project management delivering construction contracts or managing design consultants. You will be articulate and possess the capability to foster business relationships. To be considered for this role, you will require
- Appropriate university qualifications. In architecture, building, project management, engineering, or similar relevant qualifications.
- Demonstrated experience on Solar, Solar Design, EV chargers, energy assessments, maximum demand calculations, energy reduction strategies, electrical work quality control and Sustainability Projects
- Demonstrated understanding and experience in managing the planning, procurement, and delivery of building works.
- Construction, design, or contract management experience, including consultant or construction contracts, and preferably GC21 and MW21 contract administration.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and in a team when required.
- Contribute to infrastructure planning and delivery by actively participating in project planning meetings and executing assigned tasks.
- Excellent written, interpersonal, and communication skills to work effectively within a diverse and multi-disciplinary environment.
- Strong relationship skills, with an ability to influence positive outcomes and provide excellent client service.
- Leadership qualities, sound reasoning, and acute problem-solving ability.
- Strong “self-starting” motivation and a desire to succeed.
- A natural inclination to assist others.
- Strong ability to produce clear, professionally written content, and effectively utilise digital tools and platforms, including but not limited to Microsoft Office (e.g. Word, Excel, Project), to support project delivery.
- Current NSW Driver Licence and willingness to travel if required.
If you have the capability to achieve success in this role and are interested in creating a more prosperous NSW, we would love to hear from you!
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 community buildings and infrastructure, office fit outs, delivering advanced and sustainable buildings, hospitals, roads, bridges, dams, water treatment plants, housing and 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.
Together, we are DPIRD
The New South Wales Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) protects, supports and develops primary industries and regional economies.
Collectively we support strong and sustainable agriculture, forestry, fishing and mining industries, and regional economies. We actively manage our natural assets: our lands and soils, minerals, waterways and oceans, vegetation and forests.
The department brings together: Local Land Services, NSW Resources, Agriculture and Biosecurity, Fisheries and Forestry and Regional Development and Delivery.
Most of our people live and work in regional NSW, ensuring DPIRD is embedded in the regions we serve.
Learn more about the benefits of joining our diverse and talented DPIRD team.
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 Paul Scanlon, Project Manager at
[email protected] or on 0411 593 834.
Closing Date: Monday 8 June 2026 at 11:55pm
Additional Information
A recruitment pool may be created for ongoing and temporary roles of the same role or role type that may become available for filling over the next 18 months.
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
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