Project Manager

INSPIRED

BY LIFESTYLE.

DRIVEN

BY OPPORTUNITY.

Vacancy Number

ER2330

Position Title

Project Manager

Employment Status

Permanent, Full Time (2 positions)

Department

Office of the CEO

Location

Bundall Precinct

Award Classification

Stream A, Level 7

Salary

$111,401 - $117,924 per annum, plus superannuation

Hours

36.00 hours per week

About your new role

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

There are two positions available each working closely with internal business areas and external stakeholders.

• Project Manager supporting the OCEO Specialist Project Manager in managing the OCEO Strategic projects,
• Project Manager supporting Projects and Transaction Lead in managing the Nature Based Tourism - City Led projects

Please refer to the attached position briefs for detailed responsibilities.

To succeed in this role, you will require:

• Bachelor Degree of Civil Engineering, Urban and Regional Planning, Project Management or equivalent and relevant experience, including managing complex programs and projects of high value.
• A valid Driver Licence Class C Car.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver complex reports supported by robust data analysis.
• Proven experience 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:

• 9-day fortnight
• 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, view the position brief by

Upload your Resume with a Cover Letter (of no more than 2 pages). Please indicate which role best aligns with your skills and expertise Project Manager supporting OCEO and/or Nature based Tourism and outline 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

Paul Dalitz

Contact Number

Closing Date

Sunday 2nd November 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.