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Are you an experienced project delivery professional ready to lead with impact? RPS is seeking a driven and strategically minded Practice Lead to join our Project Management team in Perth. This leadership role is your opportunity to shape and grow our local practice while delivering exceptional outcomes for our clients.
This opportunity is open to all applicants including interstate. Attractive relocation packages available for applicants outside Perth.
About RPS
RPS, A Tetra Tech company - representing an exciting new chapter in our business, RPS became a Tetra Tech company in January 2023. With 27,000 employees in more than 550 offices in more than 120 countries on seven continents, Tetra Tech is a leading, global provider of consulting and engineering services. As a Tetra Tech company, RPS is proud to offer our people market-leading development and project opportunities, helping to solve some of the world’s most complex problems.
RPS has an established client-side project management consulting business in Australia Asia Pacific, with over 400 project management staff. The RPS Project Management team in Perth currently consists of 45 staff and is continuing to grow. We have a strong workbook for 2025 and beyond, with key long-term projects in delivery underwriting our business.
About The Role
As one of the Practice Leads, you’ll oversee the development and delivery of your Teams business plan. You’ll be responsible for strategic leadership, client relationship management, financial performance, and team capability development and recruitment. Reporting to the General Manager and part of the WA leadership team, you’ll ensure high-quality, profitable project outcomes aligned with RPS's national and global strategy.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead, manage, and grow the West Australian Project Management practice
- Drive business development and client engagement initiatives
- Oversee financial performance and project profitability
- Ensure timely, high-quality project delivery across a diverse portfolio
- Foster a collaborative and empowered team culture
- Guide project planning, procurement, and resourcing strategies
- Mentor, develop and recruit staff
- Tertiary qualifications in a relevant field
- Certified Practicing Project Director (AIPM) or equivalent preferred
- project and/or people leadership of a team of 25+ staff, successfully delivering large mixed use building projects $50M+
- strategic client engagement and securing new work,
- financial management, responsible for P&L and reporting.
- Deep understanding of contemporary construction, engineering, and project delivery methodologies
- Experience in contract management
- Strong communication, negotiation, and presentation skills
- Eligible for Australian Government Baseline Security Clearance
Along with a competitive salary, RPS offers a supportive, collaborative environment where your expertise will be valued and your growth supported. Our benefits include:
- Competitive salary package
- Flexible / hybrid work arrangements
- Annual professional membership reimbursement
- Committed Veteran's Employment Supporter
- Defence Reservist Leave
- Paid Parental and Partner Leave
- $250 Active Lifestyle Allowance p.a.
- Monthly phone allowance
- Additional annual leave purchase scheme + salary packaging
- Study assistance & online learning platforms
- Active social clubs, EAP, service recognition, and more!
Our people live our purpose, deliver our promise, and demonstrate our behaviours every day. Our behaviours define who we are. Developed by our people, they underpin everything that we do. They create the memorable experiences we are known for and make RPS a great place to do great work. ‘Stronger Together’ is one of our five core behaviours and it is inherent in creating an inclusive workplace: ‘We are respectful, acknowledge diversity, and recognise the potential and contribution of everyone. We bring out the best in one another, always assuming best intent. People who learn and grow thrive in our business, sharing in our success.’
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