Project Manager

Job No: ZZ1556 Location: Tewantin

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The Opportunity

This position will manage a broad range of Council capital works projects in line with the capital works program.

Vacancy Details

• Position Status: Temporary Full Time (to 30 June 2027 with the possibility of an extension)
• Department: Infrastructure Services
• Branch: Infrastructure Planning, Design and Delivery
• Advertised: Internal and External
• Position Remuneration: Level 6.1 ($98,037 base annual salary) / ($111,279 total remuneration package which is based on a permanent full-time employee and inclusive of 12% employer superannuation and 17.5% leave loading).
• Closing Date: 11:59pm (AEST) Sunday, 6 April 2025

About You

You will have extensive experience in capital projects planning, design, delivery and project management.

You will have the ability to select and exercise an appropriate range of analytical, problem solving and investigative skills/techniques and develop actionable strategies and plans that will achieve outcomes in unstructured situations with only limited direction.

Furthermore, but not limited to, you will have well-developed knowledge, or ability to quickly acquire, of current planning, strategic infrastructure issues and a broad understanding of the drivers of project development within the region.

The position's focus will be:

• Coordinate and manage civil infrastructure projects to ensure they meet quality standards and are delivered in a cost effective and timely manner.
• Prepare and undertake project briefs, design management, procurement, contractor negotiation, contract management, financial administration, record keeping, and other tasks as required for the project coordination of Council civil infrastructure projects.
• Prepare and maintain project management plans to ensure projects are appropriately managed and monitored for risks and issues as they arise.
• Manage external consultants and assess the work completed by other professionals providing feedback and issue identification and management. Prepare and implement effective communication plans to ensure stakeholders are appropriately informed.
• Liaise with other Council Departments, Government agencies and Council clients to ensure that projects are planned, coordinated and implemented in accordance with statutory obligations and Council objectives.
• Provide advice to Councillors, Council staff and the public on projects.
• Assist in the development, implementation and evaluation of policies, systems, procedures and operational standards to facilitate effective administration of the Branch and achievement of Council’s corporate objectives.
• Assist in the implementation of branch administrative processes and procedure and development of project management systems.
• Assist in the development of future Capital Works Programs as directed.
• Ensure projects adopt the Noosa Design Principles.
• Other relevant duties as required from time to time which would generally fall within the scope of this position.

Further Questions

Please contact Michael Balestra, Principal Project Manager on (07) 5329 6394 for any further information regarding the position.

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