ABOUT THE ROLE
Please read all information carefully before applying.
Under broad direction, this position is responsible for leading and coordinating project governance activities within the Program Management Office (PMO). The role provides specialist advice to senior management, drives continuous improvement of project management frameworks, and oversees the development and delivery of complex, multi-disciplinary projects and funding initiatives across the full project lifecycle.
Employment Status: Full Time, Permanent
Award: Level 5 of the Queensland Local Government Industry (Stream A) Award – State 2017
Salary Range: $96,863 to $99,972 gross per annum
ABOUT YOU
The successful candidate will have:
| Essential Knowledge, skills and abilities |
- Demonstrated experience in project management, program coordination or governance roles, including delivery of complex or multi-disciplinary projects.
- Proven ability to provide advice to senior stakeholders and influence decision-making.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to exercise independent judgement in complex or ambiguous situations.
- Experience in financial analysis, budgeting, reporting and risk management within a project environment.
- Well-developed organisational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple competing priorities.
- Highly developed communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build effective stakeholder relationships.
- Ability to interpret and apply policies, frameworks and procedures in a practical context.
- High level proficiency in Microsoft Office and experience with finance and/or records management systems.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality outcomes.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and demonstrate professional integrity.
| Essential Education/Qualifications |
- Certificate IV in Project Management (or related discipline), or equivalent demonstrated experience.
- General Construction Induction Card – Queensland (or ability to attain).
| Essential Licences |
- Possession and maintenance of a current Queensland ‘C’ Class Driver Licence.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/POSITION ENVIRONMENT
- This position is primarily an indoor role and requires sufficient physical ability to work in a shared office setting, which involves prolonged periods of sitting and/or standing at a desk and operating a computer and telephone.
- This position is required to carry out light to moderate manual handling, bending, kneeling, twisting, squatting, lifting, and carrying.
- This position may require the incumbent to undertake periodic field visits.
- This position may be required to travel.
Council is committed to providing and maintaining a safe and healthy workplace. This includes taking all steps that are reasonably practicable to prevent the spread of preventable occupational diseases. In accordance with Council’s P0199 Vaccinations and Health Monitoring Procedure, positions exposed to occupational diseases will be subject to the Workplace Immunisation Program.
MORE INFORMATION & QUESTIONS
Council is committed to building an inclusive culture that respects and promotes human rights and diversity and acknowledges that we respectfully journey together to aspire to be an inclusive and capable organisation. We are an equal employment opportunity employer and place value on our diverse workforce. We encourage applicants representing all genders, ethnicities, ages, languages, sexual orientations, people with a disability, and those with family responsibilities to apply.
For further information, please view the Position Description.
For enquiries in relation to this vacancy, please call 07 4761 5300 or email.
CLOSING DATE
11:59pm Monday, 11 May 2026.
Late applications will only be accepted at the discretion of the Chief Executive Officer.
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