Senior Project Manager

Senior Project Manager

Salary: AUD $80,000 - $100,000 + Super

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead the delivery of complex infrastructure, asset renewal and transformation projects within a large operational environment supporting essential services.

This role is responsible for end-to-end project delivery, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget and in accordance with governance, regulatory and risk frameworks typical of a critical infrastructure organisation.

The Right Candidate

Will deliver complex projects with calm control and sharp comms. And run delivery end-to-end with a strong PMO rhythm—tight planning, clean reporting, and practical issue resolution.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the planning and delivery of major infrastructure and asset-based projects, from initiation through to commissioning and close-out
• Develop and manage project schedules, budgets, resourcing plans and risk registers
• Provide strong stakeholder management across internal operational teams, engineering, vendors, regulators and executive leadership
• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, governance and assurance frameworks
• Manage procurement activities including RFPs, contract negotiation and vendor performance
• Report on project performance, milestones, risks and issues using formal governance forums
• Drive continuous improvement in project delivery practices and documentation standards
• Mentor and support project team members and junior project managers where required

Skills & Experience

• 7+ years’ experience delivering complex projects in infrastructure, utilities, energy, transport, or large asset-intensive organisations.
• Demonstrated experience managing multi-disciplinary technical teams
• Own scope, schedule, cost and quality for assigned projects
• Manage vendors/contractors and coordinate internal delivery resources
• Maintain RAID, action registers and governance packs
• Drive stakeholder engagement and delivery transparency
• Strong understanding of project governance, risk management and financial controls
• Proven ability to operate in regulated or safety-critical environments
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including executive-level reporting
• Experience working in regional or remote operating environments highly regarded
• Awareness of cloud platforms, IoT integrations and enterprise systems integration

Qualifications

• PMP (Project Management Professional) - desirable
• CPPP (Certified Practising Project Practitioner) - desirable
• Degree in Engineering, Project Management, Business or a related discipline - highly regarded
• Experience with hybrid delivery approaches (waterfall / agile) - desirable.

Why Join Us

• You’ll join a delivery-first team that supports government agency programs across complex, regulated environments. We’re practical, outcomes-focused and proud of clean governance, great communication, and calm execution under pressure. Expect a supportive culture, clear priorities, and the chance to make a genuine impact in regional Australia. Deliver projects that support essential services and community outcomes. Work on high-impact, long-term infrastructure programs. Stable, well-governed organisation with strong safety culture. Opportunity to lead complex projects in a regional environment with real autonomy

Job Specifics

• Location: Darwin, Northern Territory (Regional Australia)
• Work Arrangement: Hybrid – 3 days in office (Darwin), 2 days work from home
• Residency Requirement: Must live in Darwin (or be available to relocate before commencement)
• Employment Type: Full-time, Ongoing (38+ hours per week)
• Visa: 482 visa applications considered for eligible candidates

How to Apply

• Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter outlining your specific experience delivering complex infrastructure or asset-based projects.
• Applications Close: (21 Feb 2026)