In-Demand Nsw government project manager Jobs in Sydney, Nsw

Research and Development Manager
AI Talent —Sydney NSW
- $70,000 - $120,000 a year
- 8 hour shift
- Hybrid work
- Doctoral degree
- Engineering
- Research
- Work from home
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10d
Policy Officer - Whole of Gov EOI
NSW Department of Communities and Justice —Parramatta NSW
- $113,574 - $125,720 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Writing skills
- Research
- Employee assistance program
12d
startup CEO/CTO/CPO/CGO/CRO/VP BD/COO/CFO/VP of Engineering - June 2026
ABZTech Pty Ltd —Sydney NSW
- From $30 an hour
- Part-time
- Hybrid work
- Management
- Sales
- Writing skills
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6d
Access to Information Officer
Bayside City Council —Rockdale NSW
- $74,087.02 - $82,977.63 a year
- Full-time
- Administrative experience
- No degree
- Computer skills
- Parental leave
- Employee assistance program
13d
Grants Officer
NSW Health —St Leonards NSW
- $114,251 - $134,809 a year
- Temporary
- Microsoft Excel
- Data analysis skills
- Administrative experience
7d
Administration and CEO Assistant (Sydney)
Islamic Relief Australia —Sydney NSW
- Full-time
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
Senior Project Manager (NSW & VIC)
Stantec —St Leonards NSW
- Part-time
- Management
- Organisational skills
- Communication skills
- Work from home
- Employee assistance program
Project Officer - Whole of Gov EOI
NSW Department of Communities and Justice —Parramatta NSW
- $113,574 - $125,720 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Research
- Analysis skills
- Communication skills
- Employee assistance program
12d
Project Coordinator / Officer
The Garvan Institute of Medical Research —Sydney NSW
- Up to $95,000 a year
- Full-time
- Laboratory
- Doctoral degree
- Microsoft Office
- Parental leave
Project & Business Admin Officer
Office of Local Government —Sydney NSW
- $84,659 - $92,701 a year
- Full-time
- Administrative experience
- Organisational skills
- Communication skills
7d
RTO Manager
ACES Group —Redfern NSW
- From $115,000 a year
- Full-time
- Management
- Microsoft Office
- In-person
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7d
Grants Officer
Cancer Institute (NSW) —Sydney NSW
- $114,251 - $134,809 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Data analysis skills
- Administrative experience
7d
Manager, Centre Operations
NSW Health —St Leonards NSW
- $149,739 - $173,174 a year
- Temporary
- Analysis skills
- No degree
- Organisational skills
11d
Senior Business Operations Coordinator
Destination NSW —Sydney NSW
- $113,574 - $125,720 a year
- Full-time
- CRM software
- Management
- Administrative experience
14d
Manager Governance and Executive Services
Office of the Secretary —Sydney NSW
- $149,739 - $173,174 a year
- Full-time
- Administrative experience
- No degree
- Communication skills
14d
Junior Estimator
Theos industries PTY LTD —Sydney NSW
- $25.95 - $45.00 an hour
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Excel
- Management
- Construction
- Work from home
Quick Apply
14d
Evidence Generation Officer
NSW Health —St Leonards NSW
- $132,236 - $150,222 a year
- Temporary
- Databases
- No degree
14d
Research and Evaluation Officer
NSW Health —St Leonards NSW
- $114,251 - $134,809 a year
- Full-time
- Data analysis skills
- Research
4d
Senior Planner / Planning Project Manager
Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District —Sydney NSW
- $132,236 - $150,222 a year
- Full-time
- Management
- Analysis skills
- Education
- Employee assistance program
12d
Administration Officer
NSW Department of Communities and Justice —Sydney NSW
- $84,659 - $92,701 a year
- Full-time
- Customer service
- Administrative experience
- Organisational skills
- Parental leave
- Employee assistance program
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Research and Development Manager

AI Talent
Sydney NSW

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Job Details

Permanent | Full-time
$70,000 - $120,000 a year
10 days ago

Benefits

Work from home

Qualifications

Doctoral degree
Engineering
Research
Master's degree
Analysis skills
Bachelor's degree
Product development
Leadership
Communication skills
Property management

Full Job Description

We are looking for a Research and Development Manager to lead and coordinate the organisation’s research and innovation activities, translating ideas into commercially and strategically valuable outcomes.
This role is suited to a forward-thinking professional with strong analytical capability, leadership experience, and a track record of managing complex research initiatives.
The successful candidate will balance technical rigour with business insight, ensuring research efforts align with organisational objectives, budgets, and long-term growth.

Key Responsibilities

Develop and implement research and development strategies aligned with organisational goals and market opportunities
Plan, prioritise, and oversee research projects to support product, service, or policy innovation
Lead multidisciplinary research teams, providing technical direction, mentoring, and performance oversight
Establish research priorities, milestones, and success measures to ensure timely and effective delivery
Monitor research expenditure, assess cost-effectiveness, and optimise allocation of R&D resources
Analyse and interpret research outcomes, translating findings into actionable recommendations and innovations
Advise senior stakeholders on emerging research opportunities, risks, and development pathways
Track leading-edge developments in relevant disciplines and assess their strategic implications
Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to support knowledge transfer and commercialisation
Prepare technical reports, proposals, and executive-level briefings on research outcomes and progress
Ensure research activities comply with organisational policies, ethical standards, and regulatory requirements
Contribute to the publication or dissemination of significant research findings where appropriate

Required Qualifications & Skills

Bachelor’s degree in science, engineering, technology, or a related discipline
Proven experience managing research and development programs within a commercial, academic, or policy environment
Strong capability in research planning, data analysis, and interpretation of complex findings
Demonstrated leadership experience managing technical or research-focused teams
Experience developing R&D strategies, roadmaps, and performance measures
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including report writing and stakeholder engagement
Strong project management, budgeting, and risk-management capabilities
Ability to align research outputs with business, commercial, or policy objectives

Preferred Qualifications

Postgraduate qualification (Master’s or PhD) in a relevant discipline
Experience in commercialisation, product development, or applied research environments
Familiarity with government, industry, or grant-funded research frameworks
Experience publishing peer-reviewed research or industry-focused technical papers
Knowledge of intellectual property management and innovation lifecycles

Why Join Us?

Opportunity to lead impactful research that drives real-world innovation
Supportive and collaborative organisational culture
Career development through exposure to complex, high-value projects
Competitive remuneration and long-term role stability
Flexibility to influence research direction and strategic outcomes

Job Details

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Work Schedule: 8-hour shift
Salary: $70,000 – $120,000 per year + Super

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $70,000.00 – $120,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Work from home

Work Authorisation:

Australia (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Sydney NSW 2000

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nsw government project manager jobs in sydney, nsw

Research and Development Manager

Policy Officer - Whole of Gov EOI

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Grants Officer

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Senior Project Manager (NSW & VIC)

Project Officer - Whole of Gov EOI

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RTO Manager

Grants Officer

Manager, Centre Operations

Senior Business Operations Coordinator

Manager Governance and Executive Services

Junior Estimator

Evidence Generation Officer

Research and Evaluation Officer

Senior Planner / Planning Project Manager

Administration Officer

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