Assistant Project Manager

About us

Network Rail Consulting (NRC) is the international consultancy arm of Network Rail, the owner of Britain’s railway, one of the largest rail operations in the world.

We have been active in the Australian, the Middle East and North American markets since 2013 and have successfully delivered over 200 consultancy contracts for government, public and privately owned organisations, and for passenger and freight owners and operators, achieving consistently excellent levels of client satisfaction.

Our work is driven by our values: passion, agility, collaboration, and impartiality.

What we offer

We offer a great benefits package which includes an industry-benchmarked salary, life insurance, a novated car leasing arrangement, an employee recognition scheme and an annual leave entitlement of 25 days each year. We value work/life balance and offer flexible working conditions such as hybrid, part-time, job-shares and compressed work weeks.

About the opportunity

As part of our continued growth, we’re looking for a motivated Assistant Project Manager to join our Sydney-based team. You’ll work closely with the Project Manager to support and lead key PMO functions, including project planning, risk management, and client delivery across a range of projects and programs.

This is a great opportunity for someone who thrives in a collaborative environment, enjoys client-facing work, and is passionate about delivering high-impact outcomes.

What you will be involved in:

• Supporting the Project Manager with project scheduling, budgeting, analysis, and reporting.
• Ensuring project deliverables are met on time and to the highest quality standards.
• Leading and facilitating risk management workshops, ensuring outcomes are actioned.
• Developing and maintaining risk management frameworks, tools, and templates.
• Managing project risks and issues, including accurate and timely updates in risk tools (e.g. CURA/ARM).
• Conducting qualitative and quantitative risk assessments.
• Supporting project audits and aligning risk logs with project schedules.
• Collaborating with internal teams, partners, and stakeholders to deliver successful outcomes.
• Ensuring all activities are carried out safely and in line with NRC operating procedures.

About you

We’re looking for someone who has the following skills and experience:

• Demonstrated project management experience within infrastructure, construction, or transport sectors.
• Comprehensive understanding of the end-to-end project lifecycle and project management concepts.
• Practical experience using formal risk management tools and processes.
• Strong stakeholder management and client engagement skills.
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and maintain accurate project documentation.
• Experience collaborating with multidisciplinary teams.
• Previous experience in consultancy or client-facing environment with a strong understanding of service delivery and client expectations.
• Proven ability to follow governance and compliance procedures.
• Advanced IT proficiency including MS Office applications.

Although not essential, it would be an advantage if you had:

• Formal qualifications in project or risk management.
• Experience with scheduling tools like Primavera P6 or MS Project.
• A relevant bachelor’s degree or higher.

Sound interesting?

Apply today and our Talent Acquisition team will review your application in due course.

Background Employment Checks

The successful candidate will undergo background pre-employment checks, including a national criminal history check and reference checks. We will also verify your right to work in Australia.

NRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of age, race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, or veteran status. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are encouraged to apply.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.