Senior Project Manager
	Niche Environment & Heritage

Role Overview

We are looking for a Senior Project Manager to lead the planning, delivery, and successful completion of environmental projects from initiation through to close. This role is responsible for managing project scope, schedules, budgets, resources, and risks to ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and to the highest quality standards. Working closely with project teams, clients, and key stakeholders, the Senior Project Manager provides leadership across all phases of the project lifecycle, ensuring outcomes align with organisational objectives and best-practice environmental standards. Experience managing environmental projects, understanding regulatory requirements, and applying sustainable practices is highly desirable.

Projects may include environmental assessments, large-scale ecological surveys, environmental impact studies, and sustainability initiatives. Experience managing such projects, understanding regulatory requirements, and applying sustainable best practices is highly desirable.

About Niche

With a strong focus on delivering high-quality services and empowering our people to achieve sustainable outcomes, we work closely with clients across diverse industries to address their environmental and social challenges.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage projects from initiation to completion, ensuring all deliverables are delivered on time, within scope and budget
• Oversee project teams and resources, providing guidance, mentorship, and support to achieve high-performance outcomes
• Own and continuously improve project planning, governance, and reporting processes to ensure efficiency and consistency
• Manage key client projects, maintaining delivery excellence, risk control, and strong commercial performance
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, ensuring clear communication and alignment of expectations
• Identify opportunities to enhance efficiency and drive innovation in project delivery.

Qualifications and Experience

• Degree in Project Management or related dicsipline or equivalent demonstrated experience 
• Proven experience in stakeholder management, business development initiatives and managing a diverse project portfolio
• Demonstrated leadership capability with strong communication, motivational and organisational skills
• Well-developed ability to interpret and clearly explain complex technical information to a range of audiences, including clients and internal stakeholders
• Strong people management and emotional intelligence skills, with the ability to engage others, positively influence culture and provide clear direction
• Project management certification (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2, or similar).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

We're Looking For People Who

• Have a growth mindset and positive approach to problem solving.
• Thrive on creating structure and clarity.
• Have experience in large scale field survey programs
• Lead with empathy and accountability.
• Believe that great project delivery is both disciplined and human centred.
• Are passionate about making a tangible difference for people and the planet.

Why Join Niche

• Collaborative, supportive work environment.
• Work on a diverse range of interesting and meaningful projects across Australia.
• Access professional development and career growth opportunities to help you reach your potential.
• Enjoy true flexibility, with work arrangements that support balance and individual needs.

How to Apply

We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples for all positions.

If this sounds like a great fit, click the apply button and submit your CV and cover letter addressing the key requirements.

Niche is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage qualified candidates of all differences to apply. Our recruitment process includes behavioural and medical testing. We also recognise the same recruitment process doesn’t fit all, so if you require any accommodations or adjustments, simply let us know at the time you apply.

To be eligible for this position you must have legal work rights to work in Australia.