Project Manager (Infrastructure Review)

Sydney, NSW
Contract
Part-time

1 month ago

We are currently recruiting for a Project Manager (Infrastructure Review) to join a Local Council on a contract role until December 2025, with potential for extension. The position offers $600–750 per day + super, with a hybrid work arrangement (3 days in-office, 2 days WFH). Part-time options will also be considered.About the Role
This role leads the delivery of a strategic infrastructure review to produce high quality planning reports addressing infrastructure and land acquisition. The project is supported by federal funding and you’ll manage consultants, coordinate stakeholder engagement, oversee tender packages, and ensure the project delivers timely, cost-effective, and high-quality outcomes.Key Responsibilities

Lead project delivery and manage external consultants
Coordinate stakeholder engagement and federal grant reporting
Oversee three tender packages
Facilitate Council-led community engagement
Resolve planning and infrastructure issues
Collaborate across departments and report to the Executive Planner

Essential Requirements

Tertiary qualifications in Project or Program Management
Proven experience in project delivery of complex and politically sensitive projects
Experience of working with government to manage a team of internal and external stakeholders
Strong communication, negotiation, and time management skills
Proficiency in project tools (e.g., MS Project, PRINCE2)

Desirable

Background or qualifications in Town Planning, Transport Planning, Strategic Planning or infrastructure related planning
Experience in Local Government
Ability to work flexibly and engage with diverse communities

This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to a high-impact infrastructure initiative in a rapidly growing region. If you meet the above criteria, please submit your resume by clicking the 'APPLY' button below or contact Gary Ward on 02 9269 8809 for a confidential discussion.At Chandler Macleod, we are committed to fostering a diverse workforce where everyone is welcome. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, people living with a disability and the LGBTIQA+ community.You can read more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion at https://www.chandlermacleod.com/diversity-and-inclusionShare this jobInterested in this job?Save JobCreate as alertSimilar JobsSCHEMA MARKUP ( This text will only show on the editor. )We're an Award-Winning Recruitment Agency2025 Winner Excellence in Safety CultureRCSA Awards2025 Social Enterprise CertificationSocial Traders2024 Platinum Sustainability RatingEcovadis2024 Client Service of the Year FinalistAPSCo Awards2024 Compliance Team of the Year FinalistAPSCo Awards2024 RPO of the Year FinalistAPSCo AwardsPart of RGF Staffing ANZ, Chandler Macleod, We Get People.sRecruitment ServicesIndustriesChandler Macleod acknowledges the Traditional Owners of Country. We pay our respects to the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, and to elders past and present, whose land we stand upon today.© Chandler Macleod 2025 All rights reservedSite Configuration::: Edit Site Configuration Preview Upload Dialog Preview Loading Dialog Preview Alert Dialog Preview Toast Message

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