About the role
Join a significant infrastructure project in the New England region of NSW, where we are supporting our client to restore critical road infrastructure links following severe natural-disaster events. The
project presents an opportunity to play a pivotal role in solving significant technical challenges and to add regional value.
What makes this role interesting?
The chance to deliver on a large-scale, high-profile regional project that combines civil infrastructure, natural-disaster recovery, and community impact.
Exposure to end-to-end project delivery, from pre-construction through to execution, offering broad experience across commercial, risk and cost functions.
Make a genuine difference in regional NSW — the project delivers meaningful community, stakeholder and resilience outcomes through the renewal of regional connectivity.
We are seeking expressions of interest from people for the below listed positions to play a
crucial role in the successful delivery of this major infrastructure project:
Contract Officer
The Contract Officer plays a key role in supporting the commercial delivery of the project, working
closely with the Commercial Manager and project team. This role is responsible for the procurement, administration and ongoing management of contracts, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation, policies and project requirements. The position also supports financial processes including contractor payments, cost tracking and budget monitoring, while maintaining strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external suppliers to ensure efficient and effective contract outcomes.
Senior Cost Controller
The Senior Cost Controller is responsible for ensuring the financial integrity and performance of the project. This role delivers accurate cost control, financial analysis and reporting to support effective project decision-making. Key responsibilities include budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management and financial governance, as well as monitoring project performance and identifying financial risks and opportunities. Working closely with project and finance teams, the role provides expert financial advice and ensures compliance with organisational and statutory requirements across all project cost management activities.
Risk & Compliance Manager
The Risk & Compliance Manager provides strategic leadership of risk management and compliance across the Project. This role is responsible for establishing and maintaining robust risk frameworks, ensuring risks are proactively identified, assessed and managed throughout the project lifecycle. A key focus of the position is ensuring compliance with Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements (DRFA), including managing eligibility requirements, funding claims and audit readiness. The role also supports project teams by providing expert advice, strengthening governance practices and fostering a strong risk-aware culture.
What you’ll bring
- Ideally, you’ll have experience in state and/or local government and/or client-side project environments
- Experience working on complex, multi-year road infrastructure and/or natural disaster recovery projects
- Strong compliance mindset, understanding of governance frameworks and controls
- Competence in establishing and managing financial, contracts and risk management systems
- The skills to build and maintain effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders
- Preparedness to be located in Armidale and travel throughout the Upper Hunter & New England region to support our client projects
What sets us apart:
At Projence, our values are simple yet powerful: We connect. We see it. We own it. We make it happen. They define who we are and how we operate. Together, these values drive us to deliver exceptional results, build meaningful relationships, and make a positive impact in everything we do.
Projence provides clients with uncomplicated holistic project management and project
advisory services that guide the successful delivery of projects. Our highly experienced and skilled team has every aspect of your project covered, from development planning and advisory services to project management and project controls. We have a proven record of delivering successful construction projects across multiple sectors, including energy, mining, port, rail, road, and water.
Our employee benefits highlight some of the ways we show our recognition and appreciation:
- Access to flexible work arrangements
- Employee of the Quarter Program
- 7.0% discount on corporate private health insurance through Medibank
- Additional wellbeing day per year
- Life assurance scheme
- Enhanced family leave pay
- Additional hours compensation
Culture
At Projence, we value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels supported to thrive and contribute. We encourage applications from people of all
backgrounds and experiences and welcome those of diverse cultural, gender, and life experiences to apply.
Projence is owned by UK based company, RSK Group. RSK Group is an internationally recognised leading integrated environmental, engineering, and technical services business servicing a wide
range of property, manufacturing, oil, gas and energy clients. Since 1989, RSK’s philosophy has remained the same; employ, develop, and retain talented people. Working for RSK is an opportunity to evolve as a professional, innovate, and make a difference. As a company, we want you to share our achievements and be a conduit for your success.
How to apply
If this opportunity is of interest, submit your cover letter and CV through our internal careers page. Where possible, please reference the specific role you are interested in.
Please note that no agency applications will be accepted at this time.
