Project Manager

Permanent opportunity with hybrid working and flexible work arrangements.

About the role

City of Newcastle (CN) is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead the delivery of a diverse portfolio of capital works projects that enhance existing assets and create new infrastructure across our city. As a member of our team, you won't just work for the city; you’ll co-create it. Your ideas and efforts will directly shape the places where you and your community live, work, and play, giving you a behind-the-scenes pass to Newcastle's evolution as a liveable, inclusive city.

You will manage projects from planning, design, and construction, ensuring they are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and to a high standard. Working closely with contractors, consultants, technical specialists, regulators, and community stakeholders, you will provide leadership and direction throughout the project lifecycle while navigating challenges, identifying opportunities, and delivering value-for-money outcomes aligned with CN’s strategic objectives.

Responsibilities

• Manage a range of capital works projects from concept to completion, ensuring safe, timely, and high-quality delivery.
• Lead contract administration, procurement, and stakeholder management.
• Balance commercial, environmental, and technical considerations in project delivery.
• Coordinate complex civil, environmental, infrastructure, or construction projects.
• Manage risk, drive collaboration, and influence positive outcomes across diverse stakeholders.
• Deliver projects in areas such as environmental management, landfill operations, wastewater or leachate systems, wetlands, waterways, bushland renewal, or projects requiring liaison with regulatory authorities.

Requirements

• Qualifications in Project Management, Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, Building Science, or a related discipline, or an equivalent combination of experience and expertise.
• Experience delivering civil, infrastructure, or environmental projects (highly regarded).
• Strong experience in project delivery, contract administration, procurement, and stakeholder management.
• Ability to manage risk and drive collaboration across a broad range of stakeholders.

Benefits

• 35-hour working week with flexible/hybrid work arrangements and an optional 9-day fortnight.
• 4 weeks of annual leave, 3 weeks of personal leave, plus 2 additional paid public holidays.
• 17.5% annual leave loading yearly payment.
• Paid parental leave for primary carers.
• Industry-leading employment conditions.
• Corporate Fitness program from as little as $18.00 per fortnight.
• Access to exclusive CN employee benefits programs, including Novated Lease options and reward/recognition vouchers.
• Annual performance development plans and ongoing training and development opportunities.
• Leading the CN Way leadership program.
• Inclusion, Diversity & Equity (IDE) employee networks and initiatives.
• Access to Health & Wellbeing programs, including an onsite Physiotherapist, Psychology services, Yoga, and Mental Health Ambassador Groups.

Pay

$128,610.10 per annum + 17.5% annual leave loading + 12% superannuation for a 35-hour week.

Life at City of Newcastle

At CN, you’ll experience your work up close alongside talented and passionate colleagues who care for one another and the region. You’ll contribute to ambitious plans, shaping the fabric of our community while prioritizing neighbors over shareholders. Every day offers the chance to think big and act locally, achieving meaningful outcomes with the community.

From librarians to lifeguards, CN employees work in a range of iconic places to create a better Newcastle together. Whether planning major events, providing essential services, or supporting creative artists, it’s the work behind the scenes that matters most.

CN embraces flexible work arrangements to help you balance your life while shaping the city. Our focus on inclusion and cultural respect fosters a deeper connection with others, reflecting the diversity of our growing region. With hundreds of roles, each person adds their uniqueness to our culture as we work toward our 2040 vision.

Join us in co-creating a sustainable region with natural assets and a focus on the environment.