Closes: Feb 23, 2026
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About Us
RPS is a Tetra Tech company. Tetra Tech is a global consulting firm with 27,000 employees across more than 550 offices in 120+ countries. Our mission is to provide smart, sustainable solutions for some of the world’s most complex challenges.
In the Australia Asia Pacific region, RPS has over 500 professionals delivering high-value client-side consulting across Defence, government, infrastructure, environmental services, and urban planning. As part of the global Tetra Tech network, we offer exceptional opportunities for learning, growth, and international collaboration.
About the Role
RPS is seeking a client-side Assistant Project Manager to join our exciting team in our Darwin Office on a full-time permanent basis working on Defence and government infrastructure projects.
This role offers you the opportunity to take your career to the next level and a place at the front line on major projects. We are offering you the opportunity to be part of our continued success, providing you with a challenging and rewarding role where your efforts will be recognised, and success is celebrated.
What you'll need to succeed
- 1 to 3 years’ experience in the construction industry with client-side project experience highly desirable or with a development and/or construction trade background.
- A tertiary qualification in Construction or Project Management, Architectural, Engineering, or similar is desirable.
- Well-developed communication and stakeholder management skills;
- Excellent time management skills and attention to detail
- Ability to use Microsoft Office suite including Word, Excel, and Outlook with Microsoft Project desirable
- AIPM Accreditation or equivalent would be advantageous.
- Australian citizenship and either holding, or successfully able to obtain and retain, a minimum Australian Government Baseline Security Clearance.
What's on offer
Along with a competitive salary, RPS provides a welcoming and collaborative work environment amongst a team of dedicated and pragmatic environmental experts. RPS offers many benefits to ensure your professional development and well-being; these include but are not limited to:
- Competitive Salary Package
- Flexible/Hybrid work arrangements
- Professional Membership p.a. reimbursement
- Defence Reservist Leave
- Parental and Partner Leave
- $250 Active Lifestyle Allowance p.a.
- Monthly Phone Allowance
- Additional annual leave purchase scheme + salary packaging;
- Professional and technical development programs incl, study assistance and online learning
- Active social clubs, Employee Assistance Program, Service Recognition and more++