Project Manager
3 weeks ago
Project Manager
Requisition Number: 759
Salary Range: $93,611.52 - $108,689.62 per annum
Position Type: Full Time Permanent
Location: Council Chambers, 119 – 145 Spence Street, Cairns
Application Close Date: Sunday, 24 August 2025 at 11.30pm AEST
Are you a results-driven Project Manager with a passion for delivering meaningful infrastructure projects?
We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Project Manager to join our team
What You Will Do:
As a Project Manager, you will play a key role in the successful delivery of allocated projects from the Capital Works Program. Your role will encompass comprehensive project management, from pre-construction through to finalisation, ensuring scope, schedule, budget, quality, and risks are expertly managed.
You will coordinate multidisciplinary project teams, manage resources, and maintain strong collaboration with internal and external stakeholders. Your leadership will ensure milestones are met, contracts are administered effectively, and projects comply with relevant legislation and standards.
If you are a Registered Professional Engineer Queensland (RPEQ), this role also offers the chance to provide specialist engineering advice, endorse engineering work, and mentor emerging talent, ensuring engineering excellence and compliance throughout each project phase.
What We Are Looking For:
- Bachelor of Engineering in a relevant field (Civil, Mechanical or Electrical), or equivalent (Bachelor, Bachelor of Technology or Associate Degree).
- Demonstrated project management and contract management experience in a medium to large multi-disciplined organisation.
- Strong engineering / technical knowledge and project management skills.
- Strong negotiation, oral and written communication skills.
- Strong ability to manage self and others ensuring projects are delivered within scope on time and within budget.
Whether you are an experienced project manager ready to take the next step, or a registered professional engineer looking to bring your specialist knowledge to a broad range of projects, this role is your chance to build something meaningful.
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: jobs@cairns.qld.gov.au
Website: Employment at Council | Cairns Regional Council
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