Senior Project Manager

2 weeks ago


Biloela, Queensland, Australia Downer Group Full time $180,000 - $250,000 per year

THE ROLE

Take charge of a high-impact leadership role in Queensland's energy sector. Based in Central Queensland and operating from our Gladstone Regional Office, you'll lead the delivery of critical power station major maintenance works across outage, overhaul, and capital projects.

You will lead dedicated planning and delivery teams and collaborate with a broad range of stakeholders including technical staff, engineering, senior leaders, and managing a wide range of internal and external stakeholders, both upstream and downstream. Your emphasis will be on delivering excellent results, collaborating with stakeholders, and promoting a culture of Zero Harm.

Some of the key responsibilities include:

  • Oversee the full lifecycle of outage/projects, including planning, mobilisation, delivery and reporting
  • Manage financial performance, subcontractors, procurement, and contract compliance
  • Champion Zero Harm by embedding a safety-first culture across all activities
  • Lead, motivate and mentor multidisciplinary teams to deliver quality outcomes
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with our valued client and internal stakeholders

ABOUT YOU

You're a confident leader with a strong background in project delivery within the power generation or heavy industry sectors. You bring commercial acumen, people leadership, and a commitment to Zero Harm. With a hands-on approach and sharp decision-making skills, you're ready to drive performance in high-paced, short-duration campaigns.

  • A tertiary or trade qualification in engineering, project management, or a related field, or equivalent experience in the industry.
  • Proven experience in delivering projects within power generation, heavy industry, or other high-risk environments.
  • Strong leadership abilities, emphasising safety, performance, and team development.
  • Solid commercial acumen, with a demonstrated ability to manage budgets, subcontractors, and procurement processes.

OUR OFFER

  • A generous salary package and a flexible working environment. This is a senior role with capacity to step into a Program Director role in the future.
  • Become part of one of the leading service lines in the Energy & Utilities sector, celebrated for its strong community and passionate, high-achieving teams.
  • A suite of health and wellness benefits and initiatives, including EAP, Beyond Blue and health insurance discounts.
  • Access to , which offers discounts and savings on various products, including retail items, travel deals, and entertainment options.
  • Energy & Utilities has a dedicated internal mobility team that focuses on internal progression, succession identification, and thorough redeployment opportunities where appropriate. We invest in our people and are industry leaders in this regard.
    We are a Tier 1 ASX-listed company with in-house capabilities far exceeding traditional contractors.

ABOUT US (E&U)

Downer Group's Energy & Utilities (E&U) business unit is an integrated, trans-Tasman team that provides services and solutions connecting communities to essential networks and infrastructure. We design, build, operate and maintain today's critical assets and networks, delivering complete services across the water, electricity, telecommunications, industrial and power generation sectors. Our expertise spans in-house technical smarts, specialist engineering, integrated OEM partners, and dedicated crews of qualified tradespeople.

We are an employer that acknowledges and embraces the importance of our people's diverse experiences, talents, and cultures. As an inclusive employer, we welcome applications from everyone.

Apply today and energise your career with Downer. We look forward to hearing from you For more information, please get in touch with Ryan Delon, Talent Acquisition Business Partner , at .

Downer does not accept unsolicited resumes, fees, or costs from recruitment agencies, search firms, or third parties. Candidates are welcome to submit their applications through the advertisement, but applications submitted via email will not be accepted .



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