Project Manager

Initial, 12‑month contract
Bentley | Flexible hours | 2 days WFH
Hourly rate + Superannuation
 
Why Apply?

• Brand‑new role with influence over a major energy project
• CBD-adjacent office+ flexible hours + 2 days WFH
• Initial 12‑month contract , with potential to run the full project lifecycle
• Opportunity to join a region-defining project
• Enable renewable power development in the region
• Local contractor support and payroll services
• Access to salary sacrifice, novated leasing options.
• Pty Ltd or PAYG options
• Access to NES contractor networking opportunities.

 
The Opportunity

• A major energy‑infrastructure project designed to connect existing network infrastructure with local, large-scale renewable energy sources for shared use in the region.
• This is a newly created position and you will play a key role in establishing the project structure, procurement packages and early‑stage planning as the contract is due to be awarded imminently.
• As Project Manager, you’ll drive the project from end-to-end, commencing with the coordination of initial field and compliance work, along with early technical inputs. You’ll work closely with internal specialists, external technical consultants, and multiple stakeholders. There is a team of 5 and your scope could involve managing them.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate technical inputs across environment, heritage, field investigations and early design
• Develop project scopes, schedules, budgets and procurement packages
• Manage vendor engagement, planning, reporting and early commercial activities
• Support approvals pathways, regulatory considerations and heritage requirements
• Oversee external consultants and ensure delivery quality across multiple workstreams
• Engage with diverse stakeholders including heritage groups, environmental teams and engineering partners
• Assist with project governance, risk, documentation, cost control and schedule performance
• Manage client expectations and maintain alignment to agreed budget and scope
• Contribute to feasibility, pre‑FEED and subsequent development phases across the project lifecycle

 
About You
You’re a technically grounded Project Manager with exposure to major projects (end-to-end), ideally within the resources or energy sector. You bring a strong balance of engineering insight plus commercial awareness.

• Engineering background with project development exposure (budgets, procurement, scheduling, vendor management)
• Experience coordinating environmental, heritage or approvals‑related activities
• Ability to manage multiple technical consultants across early‑stage project phases
• Strong organisational and stakeholder management skills
• Confidence managing tight budgets and shifting client expectations

 
How to Apply
Interviews commencing imminently, but the hiring manager is not rushing the process. Please apply via the necessary links. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Australian working rights are essential.
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