Deputy Project Development Manager

You’re someone who wants to create outcomes that have a real impact on the people of NSW.

This is your opportunity to broaden your experience and perspectives, step out of the confines of a standard project role and expand your scope to work with an interconnected ecosystem of industry professionals.
 

In this role, you'll:

Work with a collaborative team of experienced Project Managers and Subject Matter Experts to develop integrated transport solutions for the new Richmond Road Stage 2 that align with the future transport improvements and accessibility for various public active transport solutions.

Your tasks will include design management, environmental assessment, tender documentation, contract management, stakeholder communication and management, project investigations, project controls, documentation, business case development and investment assurance. 

You will assist project managers with strategic planning, concept development and delivery readiness phases of projects.  In addition, you will coordinate with professional service contractors and internal subject matter experts to prepare design and development documents.

You will be responsible for project management tasks including, planning, and preparing for stakeholder meetings, contract administration, project controls including financial and safety management, and document controls throughout the project lifecycle.

Have proven knowledge of civil engineering, project management principles and transport development and evaluation, relating to large scale multi-disciplinary programs or projects.

Due to an internal secondment, this position is in initially offered as a fixed term contract until 31/12/2027

We offer flexible working arrangements with the position based at our Parramatta office approximately 2 - 3 days a week.

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About you

Preferably you will possess a tertiary qualification in Civil Engineering or equivalent discipline and have relevant project management experience.

You will have proven skills, knowledge, and experience in the successful development and/or delivery of major road and/or bridge infrastructure projects.

Be able to demonstrate knowledge of the principles of transport development and evaluation, including environmental assessment relating to large scale multi-disciplinary infrastructure (roads and bridges) programs or projects.

You will have gained project development experience (strategic or concept design, environmental or traffic management design) having worked with major projects in your current role managing time, cost, and quality.

Have previous experience gained in managing and liaising with a wide range of internal and external partners and stakeholders to achieve project objectives.

You will be a strong communicator, both written and verbal, be organised and have the experience of managing multiple, often competing, tasks at any given time.

Who we are

Transport for NSW provides a safe, integrated, and efficient transport system. We connect people, communities and industry every day. 

Join us
 

Our workforce is as diverse as the community we serve. If you’d like further information on our inclusion and diversity initiatives, visit Transport careers.

We offer a wide range of employee benefits, like our award-winning flexible and hybrid work options.

This role is hybrid-friendly, meaning you can mix in-person days at your team’s home base location with remote days. 

What are you waiting for…? Connect with us.  Apply now!

Applications close: 11:59 pm 29th April 2025.

For more information about this role, please contact RICHARD.PICKFORD@TRANSPORT.NSW.GOV.AU.

Aboriginal people and people living with disability are supported throughout the recruitment process and at work, and we encourage you to apply. Visit Supporting Aboriginal people or Supporting people with disability for more info or speak to your talent team member to arrange any adjustments to how you interact with us. 

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