
Project Director - Major Projects
Department of Housing, Local Government, Planning and Public Works QLD
Posted 17 days ago
As the Project Director, you will utilise your professional leadership and management capabilities to deliver projects on schedule and budget, in accordance with statutory responsibilities, government priorities, funding agreements with project partners and departmental policies and procedures. The role requires an ability to manage the delivery of complex capital works programs that deliver positive economic and social outcomes and provide solutions for government projects from feasibility and business case through to final project delivery.
Duties & Responsibilities:
• Lead the delivery of capital programs from procurement through to postoccupancy evaluation.
• Effective project management ensuring achievement of key performance metrics (time/cost/quality)
• Develop and maintain key relationships with stakeholders throughout project lifecycle, ensuring community & stakeholder objectives (job creation/safe living spaces etc) are supported by the delivery teams
• People leadership & development - ensuring your teams are motivated and supported to achieve key deliverables
• Collaborate effectively across government to maximise benefits for Queensland
Benefits of working with Queensland Government (or DHPW)
By joining Major Projects you will work within a fast-paced, challenging and supportive environment where every employee plays a critical role in our ongoing success.
You will enjoy a variety of benefits, including:
• Competitive salary + generous superannuation and leave loading
• Flexible working arrangements
• Diverse work culture
• Career training and development
Applications will remain current for 12 months
Job Ad Reference: QLD/632487/25
Closing Date: Friday, 2 May 2025
About Department of Housing, Local Government, Planning and Public Works QLD
The Department of Housing and Public Works delivers a range of housing, building and procurement services.
We work to ensure that our most in need Queenslanders have access to housing and homelessness assistance. This assistance is provided through government-owned and managed social housing, and grant funding to registered providers. We also help thousands of low income earners to enter and remain in the private rental market.
Another key focus for the department is to provide policy, advice and delivery of services to government agencies in the areas of construction, asset and facilities management, procurement and fleet management.
The department consists of five major areas: Housing and Homelessness Services, Public Works and Asset Management, Building Industry and Policy, Queensland Government Procurement and Corporate Services.
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