Senior Program Manager - Alice Springs

Why Alice Springs? Looking for a meaningful career move and a life less ordinary? Alice Springs offers a unique lifestyle in one of Australia's most iconic and vibrant regions. With a stunning desert landscape, a strong sense of community, and adventure right on your doorstep, this is more than just a job—it's a lifestyle upgrade.

Whether you're chasing wide-open spaces, starry skies, or a slower pace with real work-life balance, you'll find it here.

About The Opportunity We’re on the lookout for experienced Program Manager to join our dynamic team in Alice Springs. At RPS, you won’t just manage projects—you’ll help shape communities, influence outcomes, and lead critical government and private sector initiatives.

If you value autonomy, collaboration, stakeholder engagement, and front-line leadership on high-profile projects, this is your chance to thrive.

What You’ll Bring

• 5+ years’ experience in construction project/Program delivery, ideally on the client side.
• Qualifications in Project Management, Architecture, Engineering, or Construction Management.
• Strong knowledge of construction contract administration, especially Managing Contractor Contracts.
• Excellent client, stakeholder, and team leadership skills.
• Solid written and verbal communication, with proficiency in MS Office and ideally MS Project.
• Strong time management and attention to detail.
• Completed Construction Site WHS training.
• AIPM Certification (or equivalent) highly regarded.

Why Choose RPS? At RPS, we don’t just offer a job—we offer a career path. We’re committed to recognising your contributions and investing in your future.

Benefits Include

• Generous Salary Package including Relocation packages
• Flexible/Hybrid Work Arrangements
• Professional Membership Reimbursement
• Defence Reservist Leave & Veteran Supporter Accreditation
• Paid Parental & Partner Leave
• $250 Active Lifestyle Allowance p.a.
• Monthly Phone Allowance
• Additional Annual Leave Purchase Scheme
• Salary Packaging Options
• Access to technical and professional development programs
• Vibrant social clubs, EAP, Service Recognition, and more

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, infrastructure, environmental services, and urban planning. As part of the global Tetra Tech network, we offer exceptional opportunities for learning, growth, and international collaboration.

RPS NT has been established for over 14 years and we have a team of trusted and experienced project management professionals working on projects across the Northern Territory.

Our Approach 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 key to building a collaborative workplace. We encourage everyone to bring their best and to support others to do the same. By sharing knowledge, challenging each other to think differently, and fostering an environment of trust and respect, our people can learn, grow and thrive – and share in our success.

Recruitment Agencies We have a Preferred Supplier List of trusted partners to assist us when required and do not acknowledge any speculative CVs or unsolicited candidate introductions from agencies not on this list. Please refer to the careers page on our website if you require any further information.