Job Description

Assistant Project Manager

We’re on the lookout for a client-side Assistant Project Manager with experience in social infrastructure (including education, health, housing, sports), Aviation and Defence sectors to join our dynamic team in Brisbane. At RPS, you won’t just manage projects—you’ll help shape communities, influence outcomes, and lead critical government and private sector initiatives. You’ll work closely with clients, consultants and contractors throughout the project lifecycle supporting project planning, stakeholder engagement, procurement, design and construction phases.

If you value autonomy, collaboration, client and stakeholder engagement, a place to develop your project management expertise, this is your chance to thrive.

What You’ll Bring

• 1 - 2+ years of demonstrated recent project management, construction project experience with client project experience desirable.
• Professional qualifications in project management, architectural, engineering, construction management or similar.
• Not mandatory, an understanding of different forms of construction contracts and contract administration experience
• Good client and stakeholder management
• Well-developed spoken and reporting / writing skills with strong competence in computer software including the ability to use the Microsoft Office suite including Word, Excel, and Outlook, with Microsoft Project desirable.
• Excellent time management skills and attention to detail.

Why Choose RPS?

At RPS, we don’t just offer a job—we offer a career path. We’re committed to recognising your contributions and investing in your future.

Benefits Include:

• Flexible/Hybrid Work Arrangements
• Professional Membership Reimbursement
• Defence Reservist Leave & Veteran Employer of Choice
• Paid Parental & Partner Leave
• $250 Active Lifestyle Allowance p.a.
• Monthly Phone Allowance
• Additional Annual Leave Purchase Scheme
• Salary Packaging Options
• Access to technical and professional development programs
• Vibrant social clubs, Employee Assistance Program, service recognition, and more

Our Approach

Our people live our purpose, deliver our promise, and demonstrate our behaviours every day. Our behaviours define who we are. Developed by our people, they underpin everything that we do. They create the memorable experiences we are known for and make RPS a great place to do great work.

Stronger together is one of our five core behaviours and it is key to building a collaborative workplace. We encourage everyone to bring their best and to support others to do the same. By sharing knowledge, challenging each other to think differently, and fostering an environment of trust and respect, our people can learn, grow and thrive – and share in our success.

Recruitment Agencies

We have a Preferred Supplier List of trusted partners to assist us when required and do not acknowledge any speculative CVs or unsolicited candidate introductions from agencies not on this list. Please refer to the careers page on our website if you require any further information.