Role Description

Project Engineer – Special

Activation Precincts
Cluster Regional NSW
Agency Department of Regional NSW
Division/Branch/Unit Regional Growth NSW Development Corporation (the Corporation)
Location Regional NSW Location negotiable
Classification/Grade/Band Clerk Grade 9-10
Role Family (internal use only) Bespoke/ Science & Engineering/ Deliver
ANZSCO Code 233915
PCAT Code 111 91 92
Date of Approval April 2021
Agency Website https://www.rgdc.nsw.gov.au

Agency overview

The Department of Regional NSW was formed in 2020 as a central agency for regional issues. The
Department is responsible for building resilient regional economies and communities, strengthening primary
industries, managing the use of regional land, overseeing the state’s mineral and mining resources and
ensuring government investment in regional NSW is fair and delivers positive outcomes for local communities
and businesses.

The Regional Growth NSW Development Corporation (the Corporation) is established under the Growth Centres
(Development Corporations) Act 1974 to lead the delivery and implementation of the Government’s Special
Activation Precincts program. These world class precincts will support existing and emerging ‘engine industries.
This includes but is not limited to advanced manufacturing, renewable energy, agribusiness and freight and
logistics which will drive regional NSW economies over the next 20 years.

Primary purpose of the role

The Project Engineer - Special Activation Precinct assists in the design, development and delivery of
infrastructure associated with Special Activation Precincts. In doing so, the Project Engineer is required to
develop strong partnerships with a range of stakeholders, including Council and delivery partners, to ensure
the successful delivery of Special Activation Precincts. The role requires coordination of various engineering
functions and the use of project management frameworks, tools and protocols to assist the Corporation in its
project delivery.

Key accountabilities
• Assist with all aspects of project delivery, including, but not limited to: preparing project plans; reviewing
engineering designs; undertaking constructability assessments; reviewing capital and schedule
estimates; assessing project risks; and identifying suitable resources to ensure project outcomes are
achieved.

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 • Being an effective member of the project team, that includes internal and external project staff, to
deliver all key project milestones and outcomes.
• Collaboratively manage stakeholder relationships through effective communication, negotiation and
issues management to ensure stakeholders are engaged and project deliverables are achieved.
• Provide information on emerging project issues and present recommendations to support project
delivery in line with established plans, budgets, timeframes, policy objectives and other project
priorities.

Key challenges

• Managing negotiations with diverse stakeholders, within agreed timelines, given their varying
expectations, viewpoints and interests.

Key relationships

Who Why
Internal
Director, Infrastructure & Delivery • Provide advice and contribute to decision making
• Report on progress toward project objectives and discuss future
directions
Project Team • Provide general engineering and project management advice to
impact decisions, support initiatives, clarify accountability and
communicate customer service performance
• Lead discussions and decisions regarding implementation of
innovation and best practice
External
Clients/ • Develop and maintain effective working relationships and open
Stakeholders channels of communication to improve the profile of the Corporation
• Contribute to a client focused approach to service delivery

Vendors/Service Providers and • Manage contracts and monitor provision of service to ensure
Consultants compliance with contracts and service arrangements

Role dimensions

Decision making
The role is required to set priorities and direction specific to the achievement of technical solutions and
outcomes, for the Special Activation Precincts program. The role exercises professional and technical
judgement with regards to the quality of technical solutions proposed and delivered. Formal delegations are in
line with the Government and Departmental delegations.

Reporting Line
The role reports to the Director, Infrastructure and Delivery.

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Direct reports
Nil

Budget/Expenditure
TBA

Key knowledge and experience

• Experience as a key member of a project team in an infrastructure project environment.
• Demonstrated experience in developing and preparing project plans, reviewing engineering designs;
reviewing cost estimates and project risks associated with infrastructure projects and programs.
• Demonstrated ability to achieve results in the areas of design, development, procurement and delivery of
infrastructure programs and projects.

Essential requirements
• Tertiary qualifications or demonstrated experience in engineering and project management.

Capabilities for the role

The NSW public sector capability framework describes the capabilities (knowledge, skills and abilities) needed to
perform a role. There are four main groups of capabilities: personal attributes, relationships, results and
business enablers, with a fifth people management group of capabilities for roles with managerial
responsibilities. These groups, combined with capabilities drawn from occupation-specific capability sets where
relevant, work together to provide an understanding of the capabilities needed for the role.

The capabilities are separated into focus capabilities and complementary capabilities.

Focus capabilities
Focus capabilities are the capabilities considered the most important for effective performance of the role.
These capabilities will be assessed at recruitment.
The focus capabilities for this role are shown below with a brief explanation of what each capability covers and
the indicators describing the types of behaviours expected at each level.

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FOCUS CAPABILITIES
Capability Capability name
group/sets
Act with Integrity
Be ethical and professional, and
uphold and promote the public
sector values
Communicate Effectively
Communicate clearly, actively
listen to others, and respond •
with understanding and respect
• Create opportunities for others to contribute to
Work Collaboratively
Collaborate with others and
value their contribution
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Behavioural indicators Level
• Represent the organisation in an honest, ethical Adept
and professional way and encourage others to
do so
• Act professionally and support a culture of
integrity
• Identify and explain ethical issues and set an
example for others to follow
• Ensure that others are aware of and understand
the legislation and policy framework within which
they operate
• Act to prevent and report misconduct and illegal
and inappropriate behaviour
• Present with credibility, engage diverse Adept
audiences and test levels of understanding
Translate technical and complex information
clearly and concisely for diverse audiences
discussion and debate
• Contribute to and promote information sharing
across the organisation
• Manage complex communications that involve
understanding and responding to multiple and
divergent viewpoints
• Explore creative ways to engage diverse
audiences and communicate information
• Adjust style and approach to optimise outcomes
• Write fluently and persuasively in plain English
and in a range of styles and formats
• Recognise outcomes achieved through effective Adept
collaboration between teams
• Build cooperation and overcome barriers to
information sharing, communication and
collaboration across the organisation and across
government
• Facilitate opportunities to engage and
collaborate with stakeholders to develop joint
solutions
• Network extensively across government and
organisations to increase collaboration
• Encourage others to use appropriate
collaboration approaches and tools, including
digital technologies
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FOCUS CAPABILITIES
Capability Capability name
group/sets
Deliver Results
Achieve results through the
efficient use of resources and a •
commitment to quality outcomes
• Determine how outcomes will be measured and
Plan and Prioritise
Plan to achieve priority
outcomes and respond flexibly
to changing circumstances
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Behavioural indicators Level
• Seek and apply the expertise of key individuals Advanced
to achieve organisational outcomes
Drive a culture of achievement and acknowledge
input from others
guide others on evaluation methods
• Investigate and create opportunities to enhance
the achievement of organisational objectives
• Make sure others understand that on-time and
on-budget results are required and how overall
success is defined
• Control business unit output to ensure
government outcomes are achieved within
budgets
• Progress organisational priorities and ensure
that resources are acquired and used effectively
• Understand the links between the business unit, Advanced
organisation and the whole-of-government
agenda
• Ensure business plan goals are clear and
appropriate and include contingency provisions
• Monitor the progress of initiatives and make
necessary adjustments
• Anticipate and assess the impact of changes,
including government policy and economic
conditions, on business plans and initiatives and
respond appropriately
• Consider the implications of a wide range of
complex issues and shift business priorities
when necessary
• Undertake planning to help the organisation
transition through change initiatives, and
evaluate progress and outcomes to inform future
planning
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FOCUS CAPABILITIES
Capability Capability name
group/sets
Think and Solve Problems
Think, analyse and consider the
broader context to develop
practical solutions
Project Management
Understand and apply effective
planning, coordination and
control methods
Complementary capabilities
Complementary capabilities are also identified from the Capability Framework and relevant occupation-specific
capability sets. They are important to identifying performance required for the role and development
opportunities.
Note: capabilities listed as ‘not essential’ for this role are not relevant for recruitment purposes however may be
relevant for future career development.
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Behavioural indicators Level
• Research and apply critical-thinking techniques Adept
in analysing information, identify
interrelationships and make recommendations
based on relevant evidence
• Anticipate, identify and address issues and
potential problems that may have an impact on
organisational objectives and the user
experience
• Apply creative-thinking techniques to generate
new ideas and options to address issues and
improve the user experience
• Seek contributions and ideas from people with
diverse backgrounds and experience
• Participate in and contribute to team or unit
initiatives to resolve common issues or barriers
to effectiveness
• Identify and share business process
improvements to enhance effectiveness
• Prepare and review project scope and business Adept
cases for projects with multiple
interdependencies
• Access key subject-matter experts’ knowledge to
inform project plans and directions
• Design and implement effective stakeholder
engagement and communications strategies for
all project stages
• Monitor project completion and implement
effective and rigorous project evaluation
methodologies to inform future planning
• Develop effective strategies to remedy variances
from project plans and minimise impact
• Manage transitions between project stages and
ensure that changes are consistent with
organisational goals
• Participate in governance processes such as
project steering groups
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COMPLEMENTARY CAPABILITIES
Capability Capability name Description Level
group/sets
Display Resilience and Courage Be open and honest, prepared to express your Adept
views, and willing to accept and commit to change
Manage Self Show drive and motivation, an ability to self-reflect Adept
and a commitment to learning
Influence and Negotiate Gain consensus and commitment from others, and Adept
resolve issues and conflicts

Demonstrate Accountability Be proactive and responsible for own actions, and Adept
adhere to legislation, policy and guidelines

Finance Understand and apply financial processes to achieve Adept

value for money and minimise financial risk
Procurement and Contract Understand and apply procurement processes to Adept
Management ensure effective purchasing and contract
performance

Inspire Direction and Purpose Communicate goals, priorities and vision, and Adept
recognise achievements

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