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Turner & Townsend logoTurner & Townsend

Major Programmes Director | Western Australia

Perth, Western Australia, Australia · On-site

Senior+

Company Description Turner & Townsend is a global professional services company with over 22,000 people in more than 60 countries. Working with our clients across real estate, infrastructure, energy and natural resources…

Skills: Strategic Leadership, Programme Delivery, Client Engagement, Infrastructure Management, Defence Programme Management

Seven West Media logoSeven West Media

Senior Newsroom Journalist

Perth, Western Australia, Australia · On-site

Senior

Join WA's Leading News Brand. Are you a passionate storyteller with a hunger for breaking news? WA's # 1 news brand - The West Australian and Australia's fastest-growing national news site - The Nightly - are looking for…

Skills: Storytelling, Breaking News, Editorial Judgement, Content Creation, Source Cultivation

Destiny Rescue logoDestiny Rescue

Partnerships Manager

Perth, Western Australia, Australia · Remote OK

Senior

Partnerships Manager Full-Time | Permanent | Remote (Perth, WA) Are you a natural relationship builder with a passion for purpose-driven work and a proven ability to grow strategic partnerships? We’re looking for an expe…

Skills: Major Donor Fundraising, Partnership Management, Business Development, Public Speaking, Relationship Building

Clayton Utz logoClayton Utz

Senior Associate/Special Counsel - Workplace Relations, Employment & Safety

Perth, Western Australia, Australia · Hybrid

Senior+

We are seeking a remarkable Senior Associate/Special Counsel to join our high performing Workplace Relations, Employment & Safety (WRES) Perth team This role provides the successful candidate with the opportunity to: Joi…

Skills: Workplace Relations, Employment Law, Work Health and Safety, Industrial Relations, Anti-discrimination Law

Harry Butler Institute logoHarry Butler Institute

Work Integrated Learning (WIL) Placements Manager

Perth, Western Australia, Australia · Hybrid

$132k–$138k/yr

Senior

About The Team The Deputy Vice Chancellor Education portfolio leads Murdoch University’s commitment to delivering contemporary, accessible and inclusive education that supports every student to succeed and graduate ready…

Skills: Leadership, Team Development, Stakeholder Engagement, Program Management, Service Delivery

Downer logoDowner

Building Services Supervisor

Perth, Western Australia, Australia · On-site

Senior

We currently have an exceptional opportunity for a Building Services Supervisor. Join our Government and Integrated Facilities Management team and play a key role in managing and supervising building services including r…

Skills: Building Supervision, Subcontractor Management, OH&S Compliance, Risk Assessment, Site Inspections

City of Stirling (Western Australia)

Manager City Future

Perth, Western Australia, Australia · Hybrid

$190k/yr

Senior+

Company Description At the City of Stirling, we’re proud to be WA’s largest local government, serving over 243,000 residents with more than 200 community-focused services. With a workforce of 1,500, we’re committed to bu…

Skills: Urban Planning, Regional Planning, Economic Development, Strategic Leadership, Policy Development

Marsh McLennan logoMarsh McLennan

Account Manager

Perth, Western Australia, Australia · Hybrid

Mid level$11B raised

Company:Marsh Risk Description: We are seeking a talented individual to join our JLT Public Sector team in Perth. This role will be based in Perth in a hybrid working environment. JLT Public Sector is Australia’s trusted…

Skills: Client Relationship Management, Insurance Industry Knowledge, Stakeholder Management, Risk Management, Verbal Communication

Downer logoDowner

Contract Manager

Perth, Western Australia, Australia · On-site

Senior

We currently have an exceptional opportunity for a Contract Manager. Join our Health and Education team and play a key role in leading the effective and safe delivery of a range of services and ensuring compliance with c…

Skills: Contract Management, Commercial Risk Management, Stakeholder Management, Financial Budgeting, Facilities Management

City of Stirling (Western Australia)

Manager City Future

Perth, Western Australia, Australia · Hybrid

$190k/yr

Senior+

Company Description At the City of Stirling, we’re proud to be WA’s largest local government, serving over 243,000 residents with more than 200 community-focused services. With a workforce of 1,500, we’re committed to bu…

Skills: Urban Planning, Regional Planning, Economic Development, Strategic Leadership, Policy Development

Datacom logoDatacom

Senior Business Consultant - Financials

Perth, Western Australia, Australia · Hybrid

Senior$6K raised

Our Why Datacom works with organisations and communities across New Zealand and Australia to make a difference in people’s lives and help organisations use the power of tech to innovate and grow. About the role (your why…

Skills: Accounting Principles, Financial Systems, Business Analysis, Solution Design, ERP Implementation

Datacom logoDatacom

Senior Business Consultant - Financials

Perth, Western Australia, Australia · Hybrid

Senior$6K raised

Our Why Datacom works with organisations and communities across New Zealand and Australia to make a difference in people’s lives and help organisations use the power of tech to innovate and grow. About the role (your why…

Skills: Business Analysis, Solution Design, Financial Accounting, ERP Implementation, Project Management

City of Stirling (Western Australia)

Manager City Future

Perth, Western Australia, Australia · Hybrid

$190k/yr

Senior+

Company Description At the City of Stirling, we’re proud to be WA’s largest local government, serving over 243,000 residents with more than 200 community-focused services. With a workforce of 1,500, we’re committed to bu…

Skills: Urban Planning, Regional Planning, Economic Development, Strategic Leadership, Policy Development

City of Stirling (Western Australia)

Planning Officer

Perth, Western Australia, Australia · Hybrid

$100k–$106k/yr

Mid level

Company Description Level 7 Salary: $100,358 – $105,642.01 + superannuation At the City of Stirling, we’re proud to be WA’s largest local government, serving over 243,000 residents with more than 200 community-focused se…

Skills: Statutory Planning, Technical Assessments, Planning Investigations, Report Writing, Stakeholder Negotiation

City of Stirling (Western Australia)

Senior Project Manager (Electrical Services)

Perth, Western Australia, Australia · On-site

$128k–$135k/yr

Senior

Company Description At the City of Stirling, we’re proud to be WA’s largest local government, serving over 249,000 residents with more than 200 community-focused services. With a workforce of 1,500, we’re committed to bu…

Skills: HV Electrical Infrastructure, LV Electrical Infrastructure, Project Management, Contract Management, Budgeting

Harry Butler Institute logoHarry Butler Institute

Research Fellow (Coolamon Navigator)

Perth, Western Australia, Australia · Hybrid

$113k–$134k/yr

Senior

This is a Section 51 position and Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander applicants will be prioritised. About The Team The Ngangk Yira Institute for Change is one of Murdoch University’s four key institutes, uniting l…

Skills: Project Management, Communication, Research Skills, Stakeholder Engagement, Data Collection

Synergy (Electricity Generation and Retail Corporation) logoSynergy (Electricity Generation and Retail Corporation)

Manager Government Relations

Perth, Western Australia, Australia · Hybrid

Senior+$3M raised

We're leading Western Australians to their intelligent energy future. And we want you to be part of it. You might know us as Western Australia's largest electricity generator and energy retailer, supporting 1.2 million c…

Skills: Government Relations, Stakeholder Management, Political Acumen, Strategic Planning, Policy Analysis

City of Stirling (Western Australia)

Planning Officer

Perth, Western Australia, Australia · Hybrid

$100k–$106k/yr

Mid level

Company Description Level 7 Salary: $100,358 – $105,642.01 + superannuation At the City of Stirling, we’re proud to be WA’s largest local government, serving over 243,000 residents with more than 200 community-focused se…

Skills: Statutory Planning, Technical Assessments, Planning Investigations, Stakeholder Negotiation, Report Writing

Scyne Advisory

Expressions of Interest - Infrastructure Advisory - (across locations) Senior Associate to Manager

Perth, Western Australia, Australia · Hybrid

Senior

Company Description Work that shapes Australia We are public purpose specialists who support governments, agencies and for purpose organisations to deliver services to Australians, helping to build more resilient, equita…

Skills: Infrastructure Advisory, Financial Modelling, Strategic Problem-Solving, Business Case Development, Investment Planning

Datacom logoDatacom

Project Systems Engineer

Perth, Western Australia, Australia · Hybrid

Senior$6K raised

Our Why Datacom works with organisations and communities across Australia and New Zealand to make a difference in people’s lives and help organisations use the power of tech to innovate and grow. About the Role (your why…

Skills: Windows Server, Active Directory, VMware Cloud Foundation, Virtualization, Hyper-V

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Turner & Townsend logo

Major Programmes Director | Western Australia

Turner & Townsend

Perth, Western Australia, Australia • On-site

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  • Full-time
  • bachelor degree, professional certificate
  • Flexible Working Environment, Work-life Balance
  • Posted 2d ago
  • ~40 hrs/week

Responsibilities

Lead the growth and delivery of Infrastructure and Defence capabilities in Western Australia through strategic leadership and executive client engagement. Manage the full lifecycle of large-scale, regulated programmes while leading high-performing, cross-disciplinary teams.

Requirements

Requires an Australian citizen capable of holding Baseline/NV1 clearance with extensive experience as a Programme Director in infrastructure or defence. A bachelor's degree and senior professional accreditation (e.g., RICS, ICE, APM) are strongly preferred.

Full job description

Company Description

Turner & Townsend is a global professional services company with over 22,000 people in more than 60 countries. 

Working with our clients across real estate, infrastructure, energy and natural resources, we transform together delivering outcomes that improve people’s lives. Working in partnership makes it possible to deliver the world’s most impactful projects and programmes as we turn challenge into opportunity and complexity into success. 

Our capabilities include programme, project, cost, asset and commercial management, controls and performance, procurement and supply chain, net zero and digital solutions. 

We are majority-owned by CBRE Group, Inc., the world’s largest commercial real estate services and investment firm, with our partners holding a significant minority interest. Turner & Townsend and CBRE work together to provide clients with the premier programme, project and cost management offering in markets around the world. 

Please visit our website: www.turnerandtownsend.com 

Job Description

As Major Programmes Director, you will play a defining role in shaping and growing our Infrastructure and Defence capability in Western Australia. This is a high‑impact leadership position combining strategic growth, major programme delivery and executive‑level client engagement.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Driving market growth across infrastructure and defence through strategic leadership, opportunity shaping and programme mobilisation
  • Leading the pursuit, structuring and winning of major programmes and complex, multi‑project commissions
  • Providing executive direction across the full lifecycle of large‑scale, highly regulated programmes
  • Managing complex programme environments with multiple workstreams, stakeholders and supply‑chain partners
  • Acting as a trusted senior advisor, building enduring relationships and delivering outstanding client outcomes
  • Leading, inspiring and developing high‑performing, cross‑disciplinary teams
  • Championing innovation, systems thinking and best practice programme delivery
  • Representing the business at a senior level, embedding values, governance and operational excellence

Qualifications

You are an established programme leader with the credibility, vision and drive to operate at the most senior levels of complex infrastructure delivery.

You will bring:

  • Australian citizen with the ability to hold an Australian Baseline/NV1 clearance.
  • Proven experience operating at Programme Director or Programme Executive level on large‑scale infrastructure or defence programmes
  • A strong track record in winning, establishing and leading major programmes within regulated environments
  • Significant background in programme, project or construction management at Principal or equivalent level
  • Demonstrated ability to lead complex, cross‑functional teams across multiple disciplines and domains
  • Deep understanding of programme governance, commercial frameworks and collaborative contracting models
  • Strong knowledge of infrastructure sectors such as defence, maritime, nuclear, transport or utilities
  • Senior professional accreditation (e.g. ICE, APM, RICS or equivalent) strongly preferred
  • A relevant bachelor’s degree with broad competence across the full programme lifecycle

Additional Information

Our inspired people share our vision and mission. We provide a great place to work, where each person has the opportunity and voice to affect change.

We want our people to succeed both in work and life. To support this we promote a healthy, productive and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance. 

Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.

Please find out more about us at www.turnerandtownsend.com/

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It is strictly against Turner & Townsend policy for candidates to pay any fee in relation to our recruitment process. No recruitment agency working with Turner & Townsend will ask candidates to pay a fee at any time. 

Any unsolicited resumes/CVs submitted through our website or to Turner & Townsend personal e-mail accounts, are considered property of Turner & Townsend and are not subject to payment of agency fees. In order to be an authorised Recruitment Agency/Search Firm for Turner & Townsend, there must be a formal written agreement in place and the agency must be invited, by the Recruitment Team, to submit candidates for review. 

Join our social media conversations for more information about Turner & Townsend and our exciting future projects: 

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It is strictly against Turner & Townsend policy for candidates to pay any fee in relation to our recruitment process. No recruitment agency working with Turner & Townsend will ask candidates to pay a fee at any time. 

Any unsolicited resumes/CVs submitted through our website or to Turner & Townsend personal e-mail accounts, are considered property of Turner & Townsend and are not subject to payment of agency fees. In order to be an authorised Recruitment Agency/Search Firm for Turner & Townsend, there must be a formal written agreement in place and the agency must be invited, by the Recruitment Team, to submit candidates for review. 

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    About Turner & Townsend

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    We're global programme managers – helping to deliver projects that define how people live, work and connect.

    Industry
    Construction
    Company size
    10,001+ employees
    Founded
    1946
    Headquarters
    Horsforth, Leeds
    LinkedIn followers
    1,132,972

    We're Turner & Townsend – a global programme manager. For more than 80 years, we’ve helped deliver the projects that define how people live, work and connect. From shaping resilient cities to advancing clean energy, we approach every challenge with the same goal – to make a meaningful and lasting impact. Partnering closely with our clients, we plan, manage and deliver complex projects and portfolios. Our teams bring the leadership, commercial expertise and independent advice that unlocks performance and protects investment. From the metro systems moving millions of people to the data centres powering the digital economy, we bring ambitious plans to life and deliver outcomes that matter.

    Offices: Low Hall, Caverley Lane/Low Hall Road, Horsforth, Leeds LS18 4GH, GB

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    Frequently asked questions

    How many Government & Public Sector jobs are open in Perth, Australia right now?

    There are currently 48 open government & public sector positions in Perth, Australia listed on Clera. New openings are added daily as companies post roles.

    Which companies are hiring for Government & Public Sector roles in Perth, Australia?

    Companies currently hiring include City of Stirling (Western Australia), Scyne Advisory, Harry Butler Institute, Datacom, KPMG Australia, among others. Browse the listings above to see every active employer.

    Are there remote or hybrid Government & Public Sector jobs in Perth, Australia?

    Yes — 33 of the 48 open government & public sector positions offer remote or hybrid work (1 remote, 32 hybrid).

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