Senior Project Manager, Reconstruction Assurance Lismore, New South Wales, Australia (other office locations throughout NSW negotiable).
Clerk Grade 9/10 Salary: $129,464 - $142,665 per annum plus superannuation and annual leave loading.
Full‑time, ongoing roles.
About The Role As a Senior Project Manager in our Reconstruction Delivery team, you will own the end‑to‑end delivery of multiple infrastructure projects, ensuring they are completed on time, on budget, and to high quality standards. Working on the client side, you will coordinate across local councils, contractors, NSW government agencies and community groups to turn recovery plans into reality. Your remit will span project initiation through to handover and evaluation, with a strong focus on governance, risk management and results.
Key Responsibilities
Manage end‑to‑end project planning, development, and implementation across multiple high‑value initiatives.
Develop project plans, manage budgets and resources, and monitor delivery against time, cost, and quality benchmarks.
Establish and maintain productive stakeholder relationships through effective communication and negotiation.
Monitor risks, benefits realisation, and project quality to ensure successful outcomes and continuous improvement.
Lead project teams with a strong focus on governance, compliance, and milestone achievement.
Provide technical and strategic advice and evidence‑based recommendations to inform decisions and resolve emerging issues.
About You You are a strategic thinker and hands‑on leader with a strong record of delivering complex projects in challenging, fast‑paced environments. Your background likely includes civil infrastructure or construction project management, and possibly programme management.
Proven experience managing multiple projects within a complex and fast‑paced environment; experience in disaster recovery or government programmes is valued.
Skilled in project and programme management, with the ability to implement structured methodologies yet remain adaptable to changing needs.
Confident in engaging diverse stakeholders and facilitating collaboration across teams.
Open to learning, process improvement, and committed to delivering with precision and attention to detail.
Essential Requirements
Tertiary qualification in engineering, construction management, project management or a related field and/or relevant knowledge and experience.
Willingness to travel within NSW occasionally, as needed.
A current driver’s licence.
Benefits
Flexible working practices
Contemporary workspaces and technology
Access to learning and development opportunities
Employee assistance and wellbeing program
Workforce that values inclusion
Competitive pay and conditions
Fitness Passport with choice of 200+ gyms and pools across NSW
To Apply If you are excited by the information above, please submit your application, including a copy of your resume and cover letter expressing your interest and suitability for the role, detailing your relevant knowledge, skills and experience.
Applications close 1 December 2025 11:59pm.
Our Commitment Outstanding people come from all walks of life. At NSW Reconstruction Authority we are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive and flexible environment which reflects the community and customers we serve. We actively promote gender diversity, the employment of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and the employment of people with a disability, veterans and other diverse communities. We welcome and encourage applications from all people regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, cultural background or sexual orientation.
Additional Information The recruitment process may include a range of assessments including interview, psychometric assessments, work sample activities and pre‑employment checks as required.
Recruitment Pool A recruitment pool may be created for future ongoing and temporary opportunities of the same role or role type that become available over the next 18 months.
For further information or assistance with applying, we encourage and support applications from people with a disability. If you require an adjustment to the recruitment process, please contact the Talent Team via talentacquisition@reconstruction.nsw.gov.au or 0461 373 819 and reference the Job Title and Reference Number for the role in which you are requesting the adjustment.
If you require further information about the role please contact Kyle Sherry, Manager Reconstruction Delivery via kyle.sherry@reconstruction.nsw.gov.au or 0461 373 819.
#J-18808-Ljbffr