Senior Project Manager

Vacancy Number

ER2170

Position Title

Senior Project Manager

Employment Status

1x Permanent, Full Time, 1x Fixed Term, Full Time (up to 28 October 2027)

Department

Office of the CEO

Location

Bundall Precinct

Award Classification

Stream A, Level 8

Salary

$133,554 - $150,507 per annum, plus superannuation

Hours

40.00 hours per week

About your new role

The Senior Project Manager role is aligned with the Office of the CEO and is responsible for the management and delivery of critical projects in the Strategic Portfolio.

The role supports the Program Director in managing the Strategic Portfolio programs and projects, working closely with internal business areas and external stakeholders. 

Responsibilities: 

•    Initiate and facilitate the delivery of projects for assigned municipal infrastructure and services by managing projects from concept planning, detailed design and specification through to and including service delivery phase. 

•    Coordinate project / consultancy teams to meet multi-discipline project activities including external planning / design and engineering consultancies as required within specified timeframes. 

•    Support early market involvement phases for some projects to meet activities within the Strategic Portfolio. 

•    Provide high level, specialist technical advice and recommendations to various sections of planning and infrastructure projects within defined programs. 

•    Apply and oversee the provisions of all relevant legislation, regulations, agreements, standards, policies and processes are applied and adhered to in projects. 

•    Provide sound project management advice, options and recommendations to deliver required project outcomes. 

•    Investigate, analyse and problem solve project technical issues to arrive at fit for purpose solutions. 

•    Provide regular project update reports as required by the Strategic Portfolio.

We're looking for people who have:

•    Bachelor Degree of Civil Engineering, Urban and Regional Planning, Project Management or equivalent knowledge coupled with experience in complex programs and projects of high value. 

•    Demonstrated ability to deliver complex projects 

•    Ability to deliver complex reports supported by robust data analysis. 

•    Proven ability to manage and mitigate risks in a complex project environment. 

Be part of shaping the Gold Coast's future

The Gold Coast is inspired by lifestyle and driven by opportunity. We are the second largest Council in Australia.

We care about being the most flexible government organisation in Australia and we have a range of benefits to help you create the right balance:

• Flexible work arrangements to suit your lifestyle, including hybrid/work from home options, flexible working hours and locations
• Personal and professional development courses
• Access to 350+ fitness facilities through Fitness Passport
• 4 free confidential counselling sessions a year for you or an immediate family member
• 1 free nutritionist and financial advice session per year

We pride ourselves on our shared mission of being a high-performing, customer-focused organisation which delivers value-for-money services to the community. We're committed to creating a diverse workplace and inclusive culture.

How to apply

For more information, access the position brief in our jobs portal by clicking 'Apply'.

Click 'Apply' to submit your online application. Upload your Resume with a Cover Letter (of no more than 2 pages) outlining how your skills, experience and personal attributes would allow you to achieve success in this role.

Documents need to be less than 2MB in size and PDF format is preferred. If you encounter technical issues when applying, please email

Our selection process may include a one-way video interview via Criteria, a face-to-face or virtual interview via Microsoft Teams, reference checks via Xref and additional checks including police checks, employment history checks, qualification checks, pre-employment medical reviews and drug and alcohol testing.

Contact Person

Ben Caspani

Contact Number

Closing Date

Sunday 31st August 2025

Please note applications for all of our vacancies close at 10.30pm on the listed closing date.

The City of Gold Coast is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to promoting an inclusive and diverse workplace. We are committed to supporting an environment where all employees, regardless of their differences or similarities, feel valued, respected and supported. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander persons are encouraged to apply.