Just imagine a future with us...
At Aurecon, we are optimistic about the future. We are thinkers, solvers, and collaborators who work with our clients to deliver the infrastructure and assets that strengthen communities and create a sustainable future.
What will you do?
As a Senior Project Manager within our Darwin Program Performance Advisory team, you will play a key role in delivering a range of exciting facilities and infrastructure projects. Working as part of a project management consulting team, representing client interests, you will partner with clients, designers and contractors to plan, coordinate and oversee the delivery of projects from inception through to completion.
In this role, you will take ownership of multiple projects and work packages, ensuring they are delivered in line with client expectations across scope, time, cost and quality, and operate with a high degree of autonomy while contributing to a collaborative and supportive team environment.
You will:
Oversee projects supporting Project Directors or Program Leaders delivering infrastructure projects from inception to completion.
Represent client interests through oversight and coordination of project delivery
Lead and manage multiple concurrent projects and work packages
At times be required to undertake short term site travel to rural Northern Territory sites
Develop and manage project activities and deliverables aligned with PMBOK principles and best practice methodologies
Coordinate design, procurement and delivery activities across stakeholders
Administer contracts and manage commercial matters on behalf of the client
Proactively manage risk, change, cost, schedule and quality outcomes
Build strong relationships with clients, consultants and contractors
Provide clear reporting on project status, performance and key risks
Support and mentor junior team members where appropriate
Work within a structured and supportive team environment
What you’ll bring?
As a Project Manager, you’ll contribute to projects and programs that make a real difference and be part of a team that embraces challenges, welcomes diverse ideas, and design solutions with people and outcomes in mind.
Relevant qualification, such as a Diploma in Project Management or a degree in Engineering, Project Management, Construction Management, or a related field
Be an Australian Citizen and eligible for security clearance (AGSVA requirements apply) and hold a valid driver’s licence.
Deliver infrastructure/capital projects across the full lifecycle (planning to close-out)
Apply project management frameworks (e.g. PMBOK) in a practical, outcome-focused way
Manage multiple projects/workstreams, balancing priorities and deadlines
Establish project governance, reporting, and controls
Manage budgets, forecasting, and cost control; understand contracts and procurement
Identify and manage commercial risks and opportunities
Build strong client relationships and manage diverse stakeholders
Communicate confidently and facilitate workshops and meetings
Identify, assess, and manage risks and issues
Maintain project controls, quality assurance, and continuous improvement
Work proactively and collaboratively with strong organisation and attention to detail
Understand engineering/construction processes and translate technical inputs into clear deliverables
It would be advantageous if you also have:
Experience in Defence or government project environments
Experience working across the full project lifecycle
How we support your growth
We believe your career should be a rewarding adventure. You will tackle some of the world’s most complex infrastructure challenges, in an environment that supports your ambitions, where we hold ourselves, and each other, to the highest standards. Recognised by the AFR as a Best Place to Work in 2026, we embrace diverse perspectives, giving you the opportunity to make a real impact.
Ready for your next adventure?
If this sounds like your next step, we’d love to hear from you. For recruitment adjustments, contact [email protected].
Our hiring decisions are made by people, not AI. We’re most interested in your individual thinking and experiences - so please ensure your application reflects your authentic perspective
Skills Required
- Relevant qualification, such as a Diploma in Project Management or degree in Engineering, Project Management, Construction Management, or a related field
- Australian citizenship and eligibility for security clearance under AGSVA requirements
- Valid driver's licence
- Experience delivering infrastructure or capital projects across the full lifecycle
- Practical application of project management frameworks such as PMBOK
- Experience managing multiple projects or workstreams
- Experience with project governance, reporting, and controls
- Experience managing budgets, forecasting, cost control, contracts, and procurement
- Experience managing commercial risks and opportunities
- Strong client relationship and stakeholder management skills
- Confident communication and workshop or meeting facilitation skills
- Experience identifying, assessing, and managing risks and issues
- Experience maintaining project controls, quality assurance, and continuous improvement
- Strong organisation, attention to detail, proactive working style, and collaboration skills
- Understanding of engineering and construction processes
- Experience in Defence or government project environments
Aurecon Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Aurecon and has not been reviewed or approved by Aurecon.
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Flexible Benefits — Flexible work is emphasized, allowing employees to choose where and when they work based on business needs. Feedback suggests this flexibility meaningfully enhances work-life balance and the overall value of the package.
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Parental & Family Support — Family-focused policies include paid and unpaid parental leave and options such as extended unpaid sabbaticals. Feedback suggests these provisions help employees manage caregiving alongside career demands.
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Healthcare Strength — Health support is presented as robust, with free, around-the-clock medical, safety, and mental-health assistance for employees and their families. These services appear to strengthen day-to-day wellbeing.
Aurecon Insights
What We Do
Aurecon is a design, engineering, and advisory company that provides integrated solutions across the entire asset lifecycle to tackle complex global challenges.
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