Project Manager - Flood Strategy (Hawkesbury Nepean Valley)

Summary about this job

Detail information about job Project Manager - Flood Strategy (Hawkesbury Nepean Valley). Terms and conditions vacancy

• An opportunity to give back to the community
• Temporary Full time opportunity till 2020
• Centrally located role in Parramatta, close to public transport

• An opportunity to give back to the community
• Temporary Full time  opportunity till 2020
• Centrally located role in Parramatta, close to public transport

The opportunity 

We have an exciting opportunity for a Project Manager to be a part of our Network Integration team within Roads and Maritime Services.

The HNV Flood Strategy Project Manager is responsible for developing and/or delivering infrastructure with the primary aim of reducing flood risk to life, property and social amenity from regional floods in the Hawkesbury-Nepean Valley, now and in the future.

You will work with various internal and external stakeholders to provide support and facilitate the effective delivery of projects and program initiatives, in order to deliver a sustainable infrastructure that is resilient to floods. 

You will manage your project to ensure delivery within planned budgets, timelines and scope. Your outcomes will address the sector and department priorities, policies, legislative and regulatory frameworks, professional standards, delegations and resource parameters. 

To read more about the key accountabilities, click here. 

About us

Roads and Maritime Services is one of Australia's leading public sector agencies, with more than 5,500 employees and an annual budget of $5.5 billion. As part of Transport for NSW we are responsible for implementing strategic and essential frontline services to the people of NSW who use roads, harbours and waterways.

Benefits

When you join Roads and Maritime Services, you become part of a forward-thinking organisation that offers generous working conditions, flexible working options and a real commitment to developing your skills. For more information on Employee Benefits at TfNSW please click here.

The salary for this position is USS Grade 10 ($120,223 - $131,383) per annum plus superannuation and leave loading.

Essential requirements

We are looking for an engineer, preferably a Civil Engineer, with extensive project management experience in managing infrastructure or other complex projects and/or programs i.e. road, bridge, maritime and/or tunnel projects; along with a sound knowledge of technical aspects of materials, equipment and techniques used in road, bridge, maritime and/or tunnel construction. Proven experience in procurement is a must, including the preparation of tender documentation, tendering procedures and/or overseeing professional and construction contractors. 

Your exceptional negotiation and interpersonal skills would equip you to deal tactfully and effectively with people at all levels and build strong working relationships as required in this role. In addition, strong analytical and reporting skills with a proactive and flexible approach to problem solving will surely set you up for success!

How to apply

To apply for this position, please submit a resume and brief covering letter (no longer than two pages) which addresses:

1. Provide an example of a significant infrastructure project that you have developed/delivered in accordance with the project management principles including time, cost, quality and scope objectives of the project.
2. How did you ensure stakeholder engagement was managed throughout the project and what was your approach to building strong working relationships?

For more information on how to apply for a role in the NSW Public Sector please click here or for more information on site Roads & Maritime  please click on link provided. 

For any enquiries, please contact Vipna Shah on 0437 813 352.

Applications close: 11:59pm 31 July, 2018.