Job Description

Shape the future of Sydney Olympic Park through the delivery of high-impact capital projects!

• Temporary full-time opportunity up to February 2028 (35 hours/5 days per week)
• Office located at the Sydney Olympic Park with flexible working supported
• Salary relative to experience, and ranges from $154,231.00 to $178,369.00 (Clerk Grade 11/12)

Join our team and shape your world in a workplace that empowers you to do your best work and build a meaningful career. In this role, you will contribute to shaping lives and communities across NSW, while shaping your own career. You will enjoy flexible work options, varied and impactful projects, and a vibrant, diverse team culture built on collaboration, inclusion and support. We are creating a workplace where everyone belongs and where you can balance work, life and wellbeing.

The role

As the Manager Capital Program Delivery, you’ll be responsible for leading the planning and delivery of a high number of small to medium sized infrastructure, building and asset renewal projects that support the long-term performance, sustainability and growth of the Park's extensive asset portfolio. You'll work with a diverse range of stakeholders to drive projects from concept to completion, balancing competing priorities, funding constraints and community expectations to achieve successful outcomes.

Beyond delivering projects, you'll play an important role in influencing future investment priorities, supporting asset management planning and helping to ensure that capital programs create lasting value for the organisation and the communities who enjoy Sydney Olympic Park. This is a rewarding opportunity to work on complex and visible projects, contribute to strategic decision-making, and be part of an organisation dedicated to creating vibrant, sustainable places for the people of New South Wales.

For more information read the full Role Description: Manager Capital Program Delivery PWD SOPA Clk Gde 11-12 RD 14092026.docx

What you will bring to the role

• Experience delivering complex capital, infrastructure or building projects from planning through to completion, ensuring successful outcomes across scope, budget, quality and time requirements.
• Strong project leadership skills, including managing contractors, consultants and delivery partners while maintaining compliance with relevant standards, policies and contractual requirements.
• Knowledge of asset management and capital investment principles, with the ability to support asset renewal, lifecycle planning and future investment decisions.
• Strong commercial and financial acumen, including experience managing project budgets, forecasting, procurement activities and expenditure controls.
• Ability to work effectively with a broad range of stakeholders, build strong relationships and balance competing priorities in a dynamic and complex environment.
• A proactive, solutions-focused approach combined with excellent communication skills and a commitment to delivering projects that create long-term value for Sydney Olympic Park, its visitors and the wider community.

Essential requirements

• Relevant tertiary qualifications in Project Management or Civil Engineering and/or extensive management and technical experience in project management focussed on planning and delivery for civil works in a major urban park, venue event precinct or an emerging urban centre.

About Us

At the Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure (DPHI), you could shape your world while helping us shape the future of NSW. Together, we create vibrant communities, places and precincts, and manage land, assets and property.

We are a high-performing organisation that proudly reflects the communities we serve. Our diversity strengthens our cultural capability and enables us to make a meaningful difference in the lives of people across NSW. As an inclusive and accessible workplace, we value your contribution, lived experience and cultural knowledge, and we want you to feel supported, connected and empowered to succeed. With flexible work arrangements, job share options, workplace adjustments and various employee affinity groups, we are here to help you thrive every day.

Join us

If this role sounds like the right fit for you, we encourage you to apply with your CV and cover letter. We’d love to hear from you and explore how you can shape your world with us. Applications close Tuesday, 13 October 2026 at 11:55PM. For further information about this role, please contact Michael Armstrong, Director Asset Management on michael.armstrong@sopa.nsw.gov.au.

A talent pool may be created for ongoing and temporary opportunities of the same role or role type that may become available over the next 18 months.

Check out our Aboriginal applicants guide to assist with applying for the role or contact our Aboriginal Career pathways team for a yarn.

We encourage and support applications from people with disability. Please reach out to us to discuss any accommodations or adjustments that may be needed during the recruitment process, ensuring that you have every opportunity to showcase your talent, skills, and potential. Contact the Talent Team via talent.acquisition@dpie.nsw.gov.au or (02) 63637676​ - HR Support, option 2, DPHI People Advisory, option 1 and reference 'Request an Adjustment - Job Title and Reference Number'.

Please note to be eligible to apply for this position you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or permanent resident or hold a valid Australian working Visa for the duration of the appointment. This role is subject to standard pre-employment checks, including a criminal record check.