Project Manager

Senior Asset Services Officer (Project Manager) 

At the NSW Department of Education, we educate and inspire lifelong learners – from early childhood, through schooling to vocational education and training.

• Temporary Full-Time Role up to 2 years duration


• North Coast Location – Port Macquarie


• Salary range $113,574.00 - $121,845.00 p.a., plus employer's contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading.

About School Infrastructure | Asset Management Division

School Infrastructure (SI) is delivering the largest investment in public education infrastructure in the history of NSW. Our mission is to ensure every school-aged child has access to high-quality education facilities at their local public school. This includes new buildings, major upgrades, and long-term maintenance strategies.

About the role

• Deliver major capital works and complex upgrades and renewal construction projects from early planning and design through to construction and completion, working as part of a project team and as a project lead to manage consultants, projects within the approved scope, budget and program.


• Managing planning and design phases, including project briefs, design reviews, coordination of technical and specialist consultants, and planning approval pathways.


• Preparing project documentation to support procurement, delivery, and contract administration.


• Management of procurement processes in accordance with government guidelines, tender evaluations, administering contracts, including variations, cost control, program oversight, and contractor performance.


• Running project and stakeholder meetings, preparing agendas, recording actions, and providing clear and accurate reporting.


• Managing multiple projects concurrently while maintaining strong governance, risk management, and compliance with national and departmental standards and guidelines.


• Supporting delivery in complex or time-critical environments, including large insurance projects reinstating school facilities and buildings impacted by natural disasters or other sensitive projects.

For further information please click here to view the role description.

About you

• Demonstrated experience delivering major capital works or complex construction projects, including coordination of consultants and contractors.


• Strong capability in project scoping, cost estimating, and preparing documentation for procurement and delivery.


• Proven experience managing planning and design processes, including design coordination, reviews, and resolution of technical issues.


• Practical experience administering GC21 and/or MW21 contracts, including managing variations, cost, program, and contractor performance.


• Well-developed stakeholder management skills, with the ability to lead meetings, communicate clearly, and manage competing expectations.


• Strong organisational and prioritisation skills, with the ability to work autonomously while contributing effectively within a project team.


• Proficiency in project management, procurement and reporting systems such as MS Project, MS Excel, and other procurement and project management systems.


• A sound understanding of construction standards, quality assurance, and health and safety requirements.


• Willingness to travel to schools on the North Coast to support project delivery.


• Knowledge of and commitment to implementing the Department’s Aboriginal Education Policy and upholding the Department’s Partnership Agreement with the NSW AECG and to ensure quality outcomes for Aboriginal people.

Essential requirements of the role

• Current NSW Driver’s License and ability to travel across the assigned Asset Management (AMU) region of Mid-North Coast of NSW


• Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to the value of public education.

Benefits

• Flexible working arrangements


• 35 hour working week


• Competitive, salary sacrificing, employer’s contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading


• Flex Leave and various other leave entitlements


• Opportunities for advancement and mobility across the Department to support your career growth


• Access to fleet vehicle and travel expenses covered

How to apply

Attach a resume (maximum 5 pages) and a cover letter (maximum 2 pages) outlining how you meet the requirements and capabilities of this role as well as answering the 2 targeted questions:

1. Describe a project where a design-phase issue significantly affected scope, cost, compliance or program. What was the issue, how did you manage it, and what was the outcome? (Max 1200 characters)

2. Provide an example of a project delivered in a natural disaster recovery or similarly sensitive environment. How did you manage stakeholder expectations while maintaining safety, scope and delivery timeframes? (Max 1200 characters)

Applicants are encouraged to prepare their application materials independently. The selection panel values authentic and personally written responses that reflect your own experience, insights and alignment with the Department’s values and priorities.

Please refer to the Applicant’s Guide to Applying to assist you with your application.

If you are an existing Education Support Staff (corporate staff) with the NSW Department of Education, click here for instructions on how to submit your application.

All other applicants please submit your application by clicking ‘Apply Now’.

Note: the selection process will include a range of assessment techniques to assist in determining your suitability for the role. Successful candidates will be required to undertake pre-employment screening for this role which includes a National Criminal History Check.

As a condition of employment, successful candidates not currently employed by the Department must provide a valid Working with Children Check (WWCC) clearance number. Renewal is not required after the WWCC expires, as long as you remain in a non–child-related role. Employer obligations only apply while the WWCC is valid.

Candidates must have Australian work rights (citizens, permanent residents, New Zealand citizens or a valid work visa). Ongoing (permanent) roles are open to Australian citizens and permanent residents and New Zealand citizens, while temporary roles welcome applicants with a visa. 

Closing date: 17 February 2026 at 11:59pm.

For role enquiries please contact Darren Giurissevich via email at [email protected] and for recruitment process enquiries please contact Caroline Slongo at [email protected]

We welcome applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse groups, the LGBTQIA+ community, veterans, refugees and people with disability. If we can make some adjustments to our recruitment/interview process to better enable you to shine, please contact the Diversity and Inclusion Team ([email protected]) or visit NSW Department of Education Diversity and Inclusion.

A recruitment pool may be created through this recruitment process. A recruitment pool is a group of applicants who have been assessed and identified as suitable for this role, and who may be considered for a range of similar roles, including temporary, term or ongoing roles, over the next 18 months.