
EL1 Project Manager
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):
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Lead complex projects, ensuring deliverables, milestones, budgets, and risks are effectively managed.
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Develop and implement project plans, schedules, and governance arrangements.
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Prepare high-quality business cases, briefs, reports, and executive documentation.
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Engage and communicate with internal and external stakeholders to deliver project outcomes.
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Apply critical thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making skills in fast-paced settings.
Project Manager – Consultation (EL1):
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Develop and deliver consultation plans for workforce changes, including reporting on key milestones and risks.
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Lead consultation activities, engaging internal and external stakeholders and unions as required.
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Contribute to project design, governance, and operational integration.
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Ensure project deliverables meet client needs and organizational objectives.
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Apply research, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills in a government context.
Essential Criteria (both roles)
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Strong written and verbal communication skills.
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Critical thinking, research, and problem-solving ability.
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Experience preparing complex briefs, presentations, and reports.
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Ability to work in dynamic environments with competing priorities.
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Previous leadership experience. Senior project coordinators or BAs transitioning to PM roles are encouraged to apply.
Desirable Criteria
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Experience in government departments, agencies, or public sector.
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Understanding of disability, health, allied health, or related sectors.
Working Conditions
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Base office: Newcastle with hybrid/WFH options.
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Open office and hot desk environment.
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Computer/screen-based work, telephone, and document preparation.
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Exposure to general workplace noise; flexibility to work from home as needed.