Project Manager

3 days ago

Townsville, Queensland, Australia Townsville City Council Full time

Infrastructure and Operations - Project Management Office | Procurement/Contract Management

  • Permanent Full-Time opportunity available (9 day fortnight)
  • Associate Degree in Engineering or other related technical qualification, Diploma qualifications in project management, or equivalent.
  • LGO 6-7 ($93,992 - $100,333 per annum + superannuation) based on skills, qualifications and experience
  • ET 6-7 (degree qualified) ($100,906 - $123,080 per annum + superannuation) based on skills, qualifications and experience

Why Choose Us

Townsville City Council is the largest local government authority in Northern Australia. We are committed to creating value by growing Townsville through driving economic diversity and generating an enriching lifestyle.

Our organisation provides and maintains close to $9 billion worth of community assets including water and wastewater network and treatment plants, bridges, drainage, roads, waste management, community facilities, sporting venues and more.

We contribute to an active lifestyle for our residents and visitors through events, providing recreational facilities, protecting the natural environment and heritage, while creating a mentally and physically healthy city.

We are driving economic diversity and cultivating an enriching lifestyle, growing a city for this and future generations by building a vibrant, sustainable and innovative city.

Council's vision is for Townsville to be a connected, lifestyle-driven and innovation-focused city while continuing to deliver service excellence and to be led by our community to create an exciting today and future.

Our Vision: A globally connected community driven by lifestyle and nature.

Our Purpose: Grow Townsville

Our Values: Safety, Excellence, Respect, Value, Enjoyment

About the Role

The Infrastructure and Operations Division is custodian of over $6B in infrastructure assets across portfolios of: Transport, Stormwater, Open Space, Water, Wastewater, Waste, Cemeteries, Coastal, Buildings and Facilities assets. The management of these assets requires a large capital renewals program comprising hundreds of various sized projects annually. In addition, continuing growth of the city drives the need for new infrastructure or upgrades to existing infrastructure.

The Infrastructure and Operations Division employs dedicated project management resources within sections responsible for delivery of capital works. These teams hold specialist project management staff who are experienced and skilled in: project management and capital delivery, procurement, contract administration, risk management and various engineering disciplines relevant to their field. These staff apply project management processes and practice to deliver projects in the approved capital plan, as defined and managed by the Program Management Office (PMO).

About You

Our ideal candidate will have:

  • Associate Degree in Engineering or other related technical qualification.
  • Diploma qualifications in project management, or equivalent.
  • Capacity to obtain Certified Practicing Project Manager (CPPM - Australian Institute of Project Management).
  • Strong experience in project management across the planning and delivery lifecycle and within a structured project management framework.
  • Experience in capital infrastructure works (e.g. design, construction, procurement, contract management).
  • Demonstrated highly developed leadership, interpersonal and communication skills with experience in multi-faceted stakeholder management.

How to Apply

Your application can be submitted through the 'Apply' button. Please include a cover letter (maximum 2 pages), outlining how your skills, qualifications and experience would allow you to achieve success in this role. We also will require your resume and attached copies of any licences and qualifications as per the key requirements of the role.

For further information review the Position Description.

Closing Date: 11.45pm, Tuesday 1 April 2025

What We Offer

  • 17.5% annual leave loading
  • Up to 5 weeks annual leave
  • Up to 3 weeks Personal/Carers Leave
  • 14 weeks paid Parental Leave
  • Domestic and Family Violence Leave
  • Up to *13.5% Superannuation employer contribution for contributing members
  • Salary Sacrifice opportunities
  • Learning and Development opportunities
  • Fitness Passport program offering discounted membership to selected gym, pool, and yoga facilities
  • Employee Loyalty Program offering discounts at selected local businesses
  • Employee Assistance Program

* The Council contribution to employees' superannuation for contributing employees shall be 13.5% of the employees' ordinary time earnings subject to the employee contributing a minimum of 6% of their ordinary time earnings.

We are committed to creating a safe and inclusive workplace where diverse styles, backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, encouraged, and respected. People from diverse backgrounds (including but not limited to, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, people with diverse gender identities and sexualities, people from different cultural and linguistic backgrounds, people with disability, and veterans) are encouraged to apply

All successful candidates are required to undergo drug and alcohol testing as part of the recruitment process. Please be aware Townsville City Council has a 'zero tolerance' policy to drugs and alcohol in the workplace.

If you need any adjustments to be made to the recruitment process or if you would like to discuss any accessibility requirements, please contact hr_recruitment@townsville.qld.gov.au or phone 07 4727 9004 for a confidential discussion.

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