Project Manager
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Job Location:
Coffs Harbour - Australia
Monthly Salary:
$ 84659 - 92701
Posted on:
6 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
- Full-time Temporary for 2 years
- Location: Coffs Harbour
- Our employees work principally in the workplace
- Clerk Grade 3/4 salary from $84659 to $92701 plus super and leave loading
About the role
This entry level Project Manager role will form part of our North Coast Region team. The role contributes as part of a multi-disciplinary team by assisting senior Project Managers with the planning advisory and delivery of infrastructure projects across NSW.
In this role you may be working as a contract administrator on projects across regional NSW for example:
- Water and wastewater infrastructure projects
- Mechanical and electrical projects in government facilities
- Refurbishment or general construction projects of government-owned buildings
- Bridge and road projects
About you
To be successful in this role you will have experience and knowledge of project management concepts construction and design experience and the capability to foster business relationships. To be considered for this role you will meet the following essential requirements which can be found in the role description as well as the following:
- Appropriate trade post-trade or tertiary qualifications in civil engineering architecture building civil construction construction management or relevant field experience which includes 1-2 years practical experience in design or construction
- A high degree of enthusiasm and drive with a strong desire to assist in delivering positive outcomes as part of a team
- A practical mindset with a hands-on approach to getting things done
- Experience with Microsoft Office (e.g. Word Excel Project)
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to work effectively within a diverse and multi-disciplinary environment.
- Sound reasoning and problem-solving skills
- Current NSW Driver Licence with flexibility and willingness to travel to NSW regional towns which may include overnight stays.
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 the community facilities hospitals dams water treatment plants housing and high 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 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
- Regional Development and Delivery
With nearly 5000 employees and 75 per cent of the DPIRD team living and working in regional NSW we are embedded in the regions we serve.
Learn more about the benefits of joining our diverse and talented DPIRD team.
Applying for the role
Apply online by submitting a current resume and brief cover letter 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 Mark Firkin at or on0.
Closing Date: Sunday 8 March 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 or contact the hiring manager listed below for a confidential discussion.
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Project Management Methodology
- Project / Program Management
- Construction Estimating
- Construction Experience
- PMBOK
- Visio
- Construction Management
- Project Management
- Project Management Software
- Microsoft Project
- Project Management Lifecycle
- Contracts
