AddressProject Director, Temporary (up to December 2026), Sydney
This rare and exciting opportunity is a Senior Executive Band 2 role, with a total remuneration package starting at $293,395 commensurate with experience.
Join INSW and play your part in creating a sustainable infrastructure legacy for NSW!
About the role
Do you have the passion and expertise to lead and drive transformative projects from inception to completion? Join us at Infrastructure New South Wales (INSW) as a Project Director and be at the forefront of delivering crucial infrastructure projects. Your instrumental contributions will include overseeing the development and delivery of key projects, including Penrith Stadium, which play a significant role in shaping the future of our communities.
As the Project Director, you will be responsible for the comprehensive oversight of projects, from their initial development through to construction to the seamless commencement of services. Your role will encompass effective management of senior relationships, personnel, and contracts, ensuring the secure delivery of top-quality infrastructure and buildings that adhere to strict standards of quality, budget, and scheduling, while simultaneously meeting the expectations of the NSW Government, key stakeholders, and the community. Moreover, you will hold a senior leadership position within INSW, actively contributing to our positive organisational culture.
Some of the key accountabilities for the role include:
- Leading the planning, procurement and delivery of projects, establishing and driving a common project management, governance, risk, project finance and reporting system framework in line with government and INSW requirements.
- Leading the implementation of processes to secure all planning approvals required for projects, and ensure ongoing compliance with, and high performance in relation to, all sustainability, environmental and planning requirements for projects.
- Engaging with stakeholders to develop and maintain strong partnerships, ensuring planned delivery of projects to achieve continuous improvement in outcomes in accordance with agreements, consents, and other statutory requirements.
- Driving the application of appropriate risk management frameworks to mitigate and manage risks to project delivery.
About You
The ideal candidate should have relevant tertiary qualifications or equivalent experience in a similar senior capacity. Also, demonstrated success in translating ambitious visions into concrete achievements within the domain of infrastructure delivery. Experience in significant stadium projects would be well regarded.
Exceptional leadership abilities are crucial, enabling the guidance and empowerment of teams to successfully deliver outcomes, overcoming obstacles. Proficiency in effective communication is a must, with the ability to create engaging narratives and foster seamless collaboration with stakeholders of diverse backgrounds. Furthermore, expertise in financial management, including budgeting, risk assessment, and contract negotiation, is vital. The role also demands a strategic thinker who can proactively navigate challenges and seize opportunities in a constantly evolving environment.
Although, our corporate office is conveniently located near Wynyard station, this role will spend a substantial amount of time at the project site.
If this sounds like you, we'd love to hear from you. For more information, please refer to the role description.
For any questions regarding the recruitment please contact Astha Paliwal via ***************@infrastructure.nsw.gov.au
For general enquiries about the recruitment process, please contact People & Culture at ***************@infrastructure.nsw.gov.au
For technical support, please contact *******@iworkfor.nsw.gov.au or 1800 562 679
Why work for INSW?
Infrastructure NSW is a NSW Government agency providing independent, evidence-based advice to Government in relation to infrastructure priorities and projects. Its functions and structure are set out in the Infrastructure NSW Act.
Our core functions include providing independent and strategic advice to ensure infrastructure investment decisions are underpinned by robust assessment and long-term planning; monitoring NSW's infrastructure program through independent reviews and expert analysis; recommending infrastructure projects to the NSW Treasurer for funding from the Restart NSW fund; and managing the procurement and delivery of nominated priority projects.
We embrace diversity, welcome innovation and forge lasting relationships based on a common interest in making NSW the best it can be. We're small and nimble - and our impact is mighty!
We believe in all roles flex and are committed to fostering a culture of inclusion, providing employees challenging and rewarding work, opportunities for career progression, and learning and development. We offer our employees discounted gym membership, study assistance, and salary packaging.
Our commitment to diversity
We welcome and encourage applications from diverse backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTQI+, people with disability, people with caring responsibilities, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, veterans and women.
We endeavour to make all our roles flexible. While this role is advertised as full-time, we will consider requests to undertake the work flexibly.
How to Apply!
To apply for this position, please submit your resume and no more than a two-page cover letter which addresses:
- How do your skills and experiences align with the Project Director role?
- What unique value can you bring to INSW if you are appointed to this position?
Closing Date: Tuesday, 2nd July 2024 [9.59am]
Please note that applications received via email will not be considered. Please apply using the 'Apply now' link below.
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 or similar roles, and who may be considered for a range of similar roles, including temporary, term or ongoing roles, over the next 18 months.
