Capital Works Manager

Job description

Venues NSW is a commerically focused agency of the NSW Government, encompassing the Sydney Cricket Ground and Allianz Stadium as well as major sporting and cultural stadiums and precincts in Sydney, Olympic Park, Parramatta, Newcastle and Wollongong. The network of stadiums and entertainment centres host in excess of 5 million people a year at more than 500 events and is a key contributor to the economy. Venues NSW takes an intergrated approach to our stadia and entertainment centres by developing partnerships with sporting codes, the entertainment and event industry, audiences, local businesses, NSW Government agencies and community groups. Our network throughout NSW allows us to combine internal resources and harness a vast employee skillset all of which helps us deliver key projects and secure outstanding content. ABOUT THE ROLE We are seeking an experienced Capital Works Manager to lead the delivery of infrastructure and capital works projects across our venue portfolio. Reporting to the Group General Manager – Infrastructure Development, you will oversee a team of Project Managers and manage external project resources to ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget and to a high standard of quality. You will provide leadership across project planning, governance, stakeholder engagement, contract management, risk management and financial reporting. Key responsibilities include: • Leading and developing a high-performing project delivery team. • Overseeing the delivery of capital works projects from planning through to completion. • Managing relationships with internal and external stakeholders. • Supporting project governance, reporting, and compliance requirements. • Providing oversight of contracts (generally GC21 and MW21), commercial performance, budgets and project risks. • Ensuring construction activities are effectively coordinated with venue operations and event schedules. ABOUT YOU You are a collaborative and results-driven leader with significant experience delivering capital works or infrastructure projects in complex operational environments. You will bring: • Demonstrated experience managing capital works, construction, or infrastructure projects. • Proven leadership experience managing project teams and external consultants. • Strong contract, commercial, and financial management skills. • Experience in project governance, risk management, and stakeholder engagement. • Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities. • Relevant tertiary qualifications in Project Management, Construction, Engineering, Property, or a related discipline. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in delivering projects that enhance our venues and support exceptional customer and event experiences. Please click here to view the role description. WHY WORK FOR US • Career development opportunities and progression • Access to the Sporting Club of Sydney facilities • Team orientated culture • Other benefits associated with working with major sport and entertainment venues For any queries or requests for adjustments in relation to this role, please contact the Venues NSW HR Team at Please note: Applicants must be Australia citizens or permanent residents to be considered and will be required to undertake a National Police Clearance check Venues NSW values social and cultural diversity and is committed to providing a safe and healthy work environment and the principles of workplace gender equality and encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians to apply.