Our success is
due to our people
What it's like to work here - Rewarding and challenging career opportunities
Our Workplace
At NSW Public Works, we are setting new standards for public infrastructure. We blend the stability of a well-established organisation with the innovative spirit of a start-up. Joining us means tackling interesting, challenging and rewarding work, while benefiting from a safe workplace with learning and career development opportunities.
We are at the forefront of a transformative era in public works, leading projects that make a real difference in communities across NSW. Picture yourself working alongside top project managers, engineers, and technical experts on some of the most significant infrastructure, construction, and development projects in the state. These projects and programs contribute to the growth and well-being of regional and rural communities.
Our extensive service line enables lateral career moves and continuous upskilling and learning opportunities.
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Healthy Workplace
NSW Public Works provides a healthy workplace that values and encourages all employees to maintain good health and an active lifestyle. To support this, we offer:
- Flexible working opportunities for family responsibilities, or to accommodate a staff member's personal health and fitness schedule before, during or after work. Work principally in the workplace 4 or more days per week with flexible start and finishing times.
- Access to the Fitness Passport program, which allows staff to use multiple gyms, fitness centres and pools in their area at a reduced cost.
- The Employee Assistance Program (EAP) which provides counselling services for staff to assist with work or personal issues.
- Influenza vaccinations for all interested staff.
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Benefits of working for NSW Public Works
- Competitive salary packages.
- Work with leaders in your field, with extensive depth and knowledge across our network of 20 offices.
- Excellent project management framework and processes.
- Flexible start and finish times between the hours of 6am and 10pm. All staff work core time between 10am – 3pm.
- Flex time allowing you to log any required additional minutes/hours you work and take that time as flex leave later on.
- Generous leave provisions including paid carers', maternity, adoption and parental leave, plus five weeks recreation leave for staff working in the Western Region.
- Training, development, mentoring and coaching opportunities.
What it's like to work here: Mel Cooper, project manager
Where we work
Collaboration is at the heart of what we do. Work principally in the workplace or contracted place of work.
While some roles may request flexible work agreements, we aim to work 4 or more days a week from our workplaces, with a maximum of two days working from home with Manager approval.
Diversity at NSW Public Works
Diversity in the workplace means respecting and valuing the differing skills and experiences our employees bring to NSW Public Works.
As an equal opportunity employer, we recognise the diversity of our existing workforce – whether it is on the basis of gender, age, culture, religion, language or personal circumstances.
We are also committed to building on the capabilities, knowledge, skills and experience that diversity brings to the organisation.
Join us
Do you thrive on innovation, sustainability and collaboration? Are you ready to contribute to projects that shape the future of our state?
Join us and be part of a team that values innovation, diversity, promotes a healthy work-life balance, and is committed to excellence in everything we do.
Picture yourself at the cutting edge of construction procurement, managing projects that address climate change adaptation, energy transition, and water security. Imagine investing in the latest technology and new capabilities like digital engineering and 3D data capture.
Let's build a better tomorrow, together.
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Australian Defence Force Transition Pathway Program
NSW Public Works has developed a transition pathway program for members considering Transitioning from the Australian Defence Force (or those having transitioned from military service to civilian life in the last 3 years). This targeted program offers excellent training and development opportunities as a steppingstone into the construction and infrastructure industry.
We value and recognise the diverse and transferrable skills offered by ADF personnel and have multiple temporary (two year) positions available per annum working in surveying, GIS/spatial, engineering, or construction management across the business and in all 19 office locations across NSW.
To learn more about the program, interested individuals are encouraged to contact the program sponsor John Anderson, Regional Director, NSW Public Works on 02 4247 4918 or via email at john.anderson@pwa.nsw.gov.au or Rosanna Caltabiano on 02 4247 4926 or via email at rosanna.caltabiano@pwa.nsw.gov.au.