Commissioning Manager

Senior Manager Commissioning

At the NSW Department of Education, we educate and inspire lifelong learners – from early childhood, through schooling to vocational education and training.

• Ongoing Full-Time
• Located in Eveleigh (with flexible working arrangements available)
• Competitive salary of $154,231 to $178,369 pa, plus super and leave loading

About the role

Lead and develop the implementation of the commissioning process, between the Delivery project and Asset Management teams, to meet the requirements of the internal stakeholders across NSW.

The Senior Manager Commissioning plays a pivotal role within School Infrastructure’s Delivery Commissioning team, overseeing the final stages of School Infrastructure projects to ensure they meet quality, safety, and operational standards in preparation for operational readiness and handover. This role involves coordinating with various stakeholders, managing commissioning and handover schedules, and ensuring that all infrastructure is fully functional and compliant with departmental requirements. The team works collaboratively to deliver fit-for-purpose educational environments that support teaching and learning across NSW public schools.

For further information please click here to view the role description

About you 

• Oversee the final stages of delivery projects to ensure they meet quality, safety, and operational standards before handover.
• Manage safety, risks, issues and escalations in commissioning
• Solve complex commissioning problems with diverse stakeholders
• Stay organised, agile and resilient in a constantly changing environment
• Knowledge of, and experience in, the construction of major infrastructure projects, such as schools.
• Knowledge of, and the ability to implement, School Infrastructure design standards, statutory requirements and contractual obligations.
• Knowledge of and commitment to implementing the Department’s Aboriginal Education Policy and upholding the Department’s Partnership Agreement with the NSW AECG and to ensure quality outcomes for Aboriginal people.

Essential requirements of the role

• Tertiary qualifications and/or demonstrated equivalent professional experience.
• Current general construction card (White card), or attainment of one within a reasonable timeframe.
• Current and valid Working with Children Check (WWCC) Clearance for paid employment.
• Current driver’s licence.
• Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to the value of public education.

Benefits

• Flexible working arrangements
• 35 hour working week
• Competitive, salary sacrificing, employer’s contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading
• Flex Leave entitlements, generous holidays & leave conditions
• Opportunities for advancement and mobility across the Department to support your career growth

How to apply

Attach a resume (maximum 5 pages) and a cover letter (maximum 2 pages) outlining how you meet the requirements and capabilities of this role.

Targeted question

As part of your application, please respond to the following targeted question (maximum 300 words):

Describe a time when you managed a program of works requiring operational readiness and coordinated handover within a common timeframe. How did you provide leadership and work with multiple stakeholders while managing competing priorities, conflict, and risks? How did you address WHS issues, construction defects and emerging challenges to ensure successful and timely handover?

Applicants are encouraged to prepare their application materials independently. The selection panel values authentic and personally written responses that reflect your own experience, insights and alignment with the Department’s values and priorities.

Please refer to the Applicant’s Guide to Applying to assist you with your application.

If you are an existing Education Support Staff (corporate staff) with the NSW Department of Education, click here for instructions on how to submit your application.

All other applicants please submit your application by clicking ‘Apply Now’.

Note: the selection process will include a range of assessment techniques to assist in determining your suitability for the role. Successful candidates will be required to undertake pre-employment screening for this role which includes a National Criminal History Check.

This is a child-related role. As a condition of employment you will be required to provide a valid Working with Children Check (WWCC) Clearance number (for paid employment). Visit the website for more information.

Candidates must have Australian work rights (citizens, permanent residents, New Zealand citizens or a valid work visa). Ongoing (permanent) roles are open to Australian citizens and permanent residents and New Zealand citizens, while temporary roles welcome applicants with a visa. 

Closing date 25 October 2026 at 11:59pm.

For role enquiries please contact David Thompson at David.Thompson127@det.nsw.edu.au and for recruitment process enquiries please contact Eiffel Alkhurga at eiffel.alkhurga2@det.nsw.edu.au

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including but not limited to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people, people of any age or gender, people from culturally and linguistically diverse groups and/or from the LGBTQIA+ community, veterans, refugees, people with disability, people with sensory differences, and neurodiverse people. If we can make some adjustments to our recruitment/interview process to better help you shine, please reach out to the contact person for this recruitment, details listed above. For more information, visit the NSW Department of Education’s Diversity, equity and inclusion webpage.

A recruitment pool may be created through this recruitment process. A recruitment pool is a group of applicants who have been assessed and identified as suitable for this role, and who may be considered for a range of similar roles, including temporary, term or ongoing roles, over the next 18 months.