Senior Project Manager

Senior Project Manager (Major Capital Works) / Senior Project Manager (Minor Capital Works)

• Ongoing Full Time
• Clerk Grade 9/10
• Package up to $161,698 pa. Package includes salary range ($129,464 pa to $142,665 pa), plus employer's contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading
• Greenacre (3 days office based)

About the role:

The Senior Project Manager (Major Capital Works) and Senior Project Manager (Minor Capital Works) provides management direction for the delivery of key Capital Works projects. The role oversees and ensures the timely delivery of quality major developments, major/medium capital works, and infrastructure within budget to deliver on FRNSW infrastructure and strategic priority commitments. You will provide leadership throughout all phases of capital works beginning with scoping, due diligence support, engagement of consultants and contractors, design, delivery and commissioning/handover of capital projects, ensuring delivery meets operational and legislative requirements and NSW government procurement guidelines.

About you:

• You have sound knowledge and experience in the building and construction industry, including major capital works programs, contract management, risk profiling, WHS and compliance.
• Knowledge of relevant statutory requirements in capital/construction management, planning consent laws and policies and WHS.
• You are a collaborative leader with a proven ability to deliver results.

Essential Requirements:

• Tertiary qualifications or demonstrated equivalent, relevant professional experience.

• Demonstrated project coordination skills, including knowledge of procurement, tendering, and contract processes, with experience supporting project teams, consultants, and contractors, while applying environmental, safety, and risk management guidelines.

• Project management skills and experience with an understanding of contemporary best practice in procurement, tendering and contract preparation, in managing project teams, consultants and contractors, and in applying environmental safety and risk management policies and systems.

• Proven experience developing, implementing, and reviewing strategic plans and policies, with the ability to provide strategic advice to senior management.

• Current NSW Class C Drivers Licence and willingness to travel across the state by road and air, including overnight stays, as required to perform the role.

For more information on the role, please view the Role Descriptions: Senior Project Manager (Minor Capital Works) Clk Gr 9- and Senior Project Manager (Major Capital Works) Clk Gr 9-10

Should you require more information about this opportunity, please contact Abby Tyler on

What we can offer:

• Work-life balance and flexible working arrangements
• Modern buildings and facilities
• Activity based working environment
• Free on-site gym and parking
• Partnership with Fitness Passport for ongoing staff and their families to access more than 390 gyms and pools at a discounted rate
• Study assistance for approved courses
• Leadership development programs
• Ongoing training and development

Our commitment to diversity:

Great people come from all walks of life and at Fire and Rescue NSW we are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive and flexible workforce which reflects the community we serve.

We welcome people with diverse experience, skills and backgrounds, and encourage applications from Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander peoples, individuals who identify as LGBTIQ, people with disability, people with culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and people of all ages.

If you are a person with disability and require specific arrangements to participate in the recruitment process, please contact the FRNSW Talent Acquisition Team by email at

How to apply:

To be considered for this role, please provide a cover letter (delete if not required) and an up-to-date resume which details your skills and experience as relevant to this role.

Please answer the following two targeted questions. It is recommended you draft your responses in a Word document then paste into the required field in the online application.

• Provide examples of how you have delivered a major capital project on time and within budget. Include in your answer how you negotiated outcomes, managed stakeholders, planned / allocated resources and monitored the project risks.

• Being able to negotiate from an established clear position to influence others is fundamental to this role. Please provide an example that demonstrates your ability to influence and negotiate to achieve mutually beneficial outcomes. Include in your response the complexities involved in the negotiation process and the impact of not succeeding in securing the desire outcome.

Visit the PSC website for helpful information on writing your application:

Applications close: 11.55pm Tuesday 14 October 2025

A talent pool may be created for ongoing and temporary opportunities of the same role or role type which become available over the next 18 months.