Vacancy Number

ER1658

Position Title

Specialist Coordinator Program and Project Delivery

Employment Status

Full Time, Fixed term contract up to 4 years

Department

Strategy, People and Performance

Location

Bundall Precinct

Award Classification

Stream A, Alternate Employment Arrangement

Salary

$159,656 - $175,100 per annum, plus superannuation

Hours

40.00 hours per week

About your new role

Leading the Program and Project Delivery stream of the Enterprise Portfolio Office, this position is responsible for leading program and project professionals in delivery of the Strategy, People and Performance Portfolio.

• Lead and mentor a team of Program Managers, Project Managers, and Project Officers. in the delivery of programs and projects within the Strategy, People and Performance Portfolio, including Transformation
• Coordinate budget preparation and submissions on behalf of the Program and Project delivery team
• Develop and maintain best-practice methods and standards for program and project delivery
• Ensure the latest developments in Program and Project Management trends and new technologies are identified and assessed, and reports submitted to the manager with practical strategic and tactical recommendations on maximising potential opportunities
• Work closely with senior and executive leadership to understand programmatic and transformational goals to prioritise program and project delivery, ensuring resources are deployed effectively and optimising business value.
• Promote a continuous improvement, innovation-led, and transformational mindset

We're looking for people who have:

• Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Information Technology, Project/Program Management or similar or equivalent industry experience
• MBA or equivalent highly desirable
• Min 7 years’ experience managing multiple complex projects and/or programs
• PRINCE2® Practitioner or above or equivalent
• MSP Managing Successful Programs® or equivalent
• Driver Licence Class C unrestricted

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

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

Rodney Buchanan 0431 706 085
Michelle Field 07 2114 3173

Closing Date

Tuesday 22nd April 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.