Principal Project Manager – Major Projects

4 weeks ago

Cairns, Queensland, Australia Cairns Regional Council Full time
Principal Project Manager – Major Projects Requisition Number: 716 Salary Range: $130,376.45 - $138,748.11 pro-rata per annum Position Type: Full Time Temporary until 31 December 2026 Location: Council Chambers, 119 – 145 Spence Street, Cairns Application Close Date: Sunday, 13 July 2025 at 11.30pm AEST Are you a strategic leader with a passion for delivering large-scale infrastructure projects? We have an exciting opportunity for a Principal Project Manager – Major Projects to join our team What You Will Do: As the Principal Project Manager, you will play a key leadership role within the Major Projects branch, overseeing end-to-end delivery of significant capital works projects and programs.
Reporting to the Executive Manager – Major Projects, you will be responsible for leading multidisciplinary project teams, managing contractors and consultants, and ensuring the successful delivery of transformative projects—on time, within scope, and on budget.
What We Are Looking For: Bachelor of Engineering or other relevant qualification.
Extensive engineering, project and contract management experience in a medium to large multi-disciplined organisation.
Demonstrated ability to manage multi-disciplinary project teams to achieve project & corporate objectives.
Working knowledge and understanding of relevant Standards and Legislation.
Working knowledge and understanding of project management frameworks, such as PMBOK, PRINCE2, and other industry standards.
Demonstrated Information Technology, verbal, written communication and negotiation skills that establish and maintains effective working relationships with staff, customers and stakeholders.
A demonstrated leadership style that motivates and inspires team members, colleagues and customers.
Some benefits we offer: Achieve work / life balance with flexible working arrangements Fitness Passport - subsidised health and well-being memberships (gym/swimming pool) Recharge with up to 5 weeks annual leave Up to 3 weeks personal leave Relocation assistance may be available for preferred candidates.
Salary sacrifice opportunities Grow personally and professionally with learning and development opportunities Cherish family time with up to 14 weeks paid parental leave We are committed to: Fostering a collaborative and inclusive work environment Embracing innovation and continuous improvement Cultivating a culture of professional growth and support Now we want to hear about YOU Applications MUST be submitted online through the 'Apply' button and include a Cover Letter addressing the selection criteria and Resume outlining previous academic and work experience and if requested include attachments of the relevant qualifications and licenses, relating to the role.
For further information about this role please download the Position Description which includes the Key Duties, Responsibilities and Selection Criteria.
Council's Recruitment Team can be contacted via: Phone: (07) 4044 3310 Email: Website: Employment at Council | Cairns Regional Council #J-18808-Ljbffr

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