EL1 Project Manager

  • Australia
  • New South Wales
  • Contract
  • AU$600 - AU$602 per day

Position Title: Project Manager / Project Manager – Consultation (EL1)
Location: Newcastle (base office)
Contract: 12 months | Daily Rate: $602.55 + super
Start Date: ASAP
Work Arrangement: Hybrid / WFH options available
Citizenship: Mandatory
Closing Date: 3rd October 2025
Resumes To: priya.gabriel@talentinternational.com

Role Purpose

The EL1 Project Manager / Project Manager – Consultation is accountable under broad direction to undertake complex projects that deliver high-quality outcomes in a dynamic government environment. The role involves managing multiple tasks, coordinating teams, and ensuring strategic and operational objectives are met. The Project Manager – Consultation will also lead consultation activities and stakeholder engagement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

Project Manager (EL1):

  • Lead complex projects, ensuring deliverables, milestones, budgets, and risks are effectively managed.

  • Develop and implement project plans, schedules, and governance arrangements.

  • Prepare high-quality business cases, briefs, reports, and executive documentation.

  • Engage and communicate with internal and external stakeholders to deliver project outcomes.

  • Apply critical thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making skills in fast-paced settings.

Project Manager – Consultation (EL1):

  • Develop and deliver consultation plans for workforce changes, including reporting on key milestones and risks.

  • Lead consultation activities, engaging internal and external stakeholders and unions as required.

  • Contribute to project design, governance, and operational integration.

  • Ensure project deliverables meet client needs and organizational objectives.

  • Apply research, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills in a government context.

Essential Criteria (both roles)

  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.

  • Critical thinking, research, and problem-solving ability.

  • Experience preparing complex briefs, presentations, and reports.

  • Ability to work in dynamic environments with competing priorities.

  • Previous leadership experience. Senior project coordinators or BAs transitioning to PM roles are encouraged to apply.

Desirable Criteria

  • Experience in government departments, agencies, or public sector.

  • Understanding of disability, health, allied health, or related sectors.

Working Conditions

  • Base office: Newcastle with hybrid/WFH options.

  • Open office and hot desk environment.

  • Computer/screen-based work, telephone, and document preparation.

  • Exposure to general workplace noise; flexibility to work from home as needed.

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