Senior Project Manager

Infrastructure Planning and Land Services (IPLS) Division provides the PTA with professional expertise and resources in rail planning, engineering, land and environmental management.

About the roles

Are you passionate about city-shaping projects and ready to make your mark on Perth's transport future? We're looking for a driven professional with a background in project management, urban planning, engineering, or a related field and keen to dive into meaningful, high-impact work.

In these roles, your strong analytical and problem-solving skills will help shape strategic transport initiatives and guide the long-term development of Perth's rail network. You'll join a forward-thinking team leading the early design and development of major infrastructure upgrades—transforming ideas into detailed project concepts, costings, and evaluations that support a better, more efficient public transport system for our growing city.

Our ideal candidates will bring solid project management experience in a multidisciplinary environment, along with a proven track record of stakeholder engagement and contract management. You're organised, proactive, and confident in stakeholder engagement—ready to take on new challenges and deliver real-world solutions for the future of public transport in Western Australia.

About You

To excel in these roles, you should possess:

Leadership and management ability, including the capacity to lead, mentor and coach others as well as manage resources effectively.

A tertiary qualification in urban planning, engineering, transport or an approved equivalent; and eligibility for an appropriate Professional Membership.

Relevant technical expertise, including relevant project and/or contract management experience.

Well-developed communication skills (written, verbal, and interpersonal), with a demonstrated ability to build and maintain effective relationships with a wide range of stakeholders, and to negotiate outcomes and resolve conflicts as needed.

A tertiary qualification in project management, urban planning, engineering, transport or an approved equivalent and eligibility for an appropriate Professional Membership.

Substantial demonstrated project management experience relevant to a multi-disciplinary transport, urban planning or engineering environment, including delivery of outcomes within scope and on time/budget.

Relevant knowledge and experience in contract and consultant management.

Demonstrated conceptual, analytical and problem-solving skills, particularly through design development and/or a strategic transport infrastructure context.

Well-developed organisational skills including the ability to achieve agreed targets and timelines through the use of effective self-management and teamwork.

About Us

The Public Transport Authority's (PTA) vision is to be recognised as a leader in providing world-class public transport services and solutions. Our purpose is to provide safe, customer-focused, integrated, and efficient transport services that align with our core values.

At the PTA, we hold five core values dear: safety, respect, recognition, integrity, and sustainability. These values guide everything we do, ensuring a workplace where safety is paramount, respect is fundamental, achievements are celebrated, integrity is unwavering, and sustainability is integral to our mission.

As a fast-growing economy, Western Australia's public transport system, under the PTA, is recognised as the best in Australia and one of the most efficient, clean, and safe networks globally. Rail transport plays a vital role in our continued success and growth, exemplified by our numerous projects such as METRONET, designed to meet the public's needs and expectations. Moving millions of people requires the skill and commitment of a talented workforce, and at the PTA, we are dedicated to delivering on our vision and purpose while upholding our values every step of the way.

You can expect.

Opportunities to grow through personal development and career pathways

Health and Wellbeing programs including access to a free 24/7 onsite Gym

Subsidised Corporate Apparel and Spectacles

Dedicated and supportive Team Environment

Opportunity to join our Social Club offering savings and benefits all year round.

These are fixed term opportunities to 30 June 2027 with the possibility of renewal and/or permanency. Applicants assessed as suitable through this process may be used to fill similar vacancies on a fixed term or permanent basis that may arise within the next 12 months

*To be eligible to work at the PTA in this role, you must be an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or hold a valid work visa that covers the full duration of the fixed-term opportunity at the time of application.

The PTA is an equal opportunity employer and encourages people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and persons from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply.

Further Information

Please refer to the attached Job Description Form (JDF) for full details about the position, including any specific requirements relevant to appointment.

Please contact Matt Turner, Principal Project Manager on 0429 968 042 for specific information about the role.

For more information about the PTA, please visit www.pta.wa.gov.au.

Applicants must apply online, using the 'Apply' button, this will take you to the WA Jobs board, www.jobs.wa.gov.au where you will need to follow the instructions listed on the advert. If not directed straight to the position, please key Position Number 37580 in the web search box.

Please note the closing date and time, as no emailed, late or pro forma applications will be accepted.

Closing Date:5pm (WST) on Friday 22 August 2025

Salary match Number of applicants Skills match

The Public Transport Authority (PTA) is responsible for the following transport services:

Rail, bus and ferry services in the metropolitan area (Transperth)

Public transport services in regional centres (TransRegional)

Coach and rail passenger services to regional areas (Transwa)

School bus services

Designing, building and maintaining transport infrastructure (see our Projects)

Protecting the long-term viability of the State's freight rail corridor and infrastructure.

Since 2010, the State's three key transport agencies - the Public Transport Authority, the Department of Transport and Main Roads - have worked together as the Transport Portfolio to coordinate a smarter, integrated and optimised transport network for WA.

Source: This is an extract from the company's own website.

The Public Transport Authority (PTA) is responsible for the following transport services:

Rail, bus and ferry services in the metropolitan area (Transperth)

Public transport services in regional centres (TransRegional)

Coach and rail passenger services to regional areas (Transwa)

School bus services

Designing, building and maintaining transport infrastructure (see our Projects)

Protecting the long-term viability of the State's freight rail corridor and infrastructure.

Since 2010, the State's three key transport agencies - the Public Transport Authority, the Department of Transport and Main Roads - have worked together as the Transport Portfolio to coordinate a smarter, integrated and optimised transport network for WA.

Source: This is an extract from the company's own website.

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