Senior Project Manager – Water Efficiency

Requisition Number: 715

Salary Range: $102,660.42 - $126,342.73 pro-rata per annum

Position Type: Full Time Temporary until 26 June 2026

Location: Council Chambers, 119 – 145 Spence Street, Cairns

Application Close Date: Sunday, 6 July 2025 at 11.30pm AEST

Are you ready to lead a high-impact project that shapes the future of water in Cairns?

We are looking for a driven, collaborative, and technically skilled Senior Project Manager – Water Efficiency to lead the development of Council’s next Water Efficiency Strategy. This is your chance to take the reins on a strategic, sustainability focused project that will influence how our region manages one of its most precious resources into the future.

In this role, you will work across internal and external teams to drive the project forward – managing timelines, budgets, key stakeholders, and consultants, while also bringing your expertise in water to the table to lead with purpose. You will be supported by a multidisciplinary working group and an external stakeholder advisory group, giving you a unique opportunity to blend technical leadership with strategic project delivery.

This 12-month fixed-term contract (with the possibility of a 12-month extension) offers the chance to make a real and lasting difference.

If you have engineering or technical experience in the water industry, strong project management skills, and a passion for delivering positive outcomes – we would love to hear from you!

Be part of a team that is building a water-smart future for Cairns. Apply now and lead the change.

What We Are Looking For:

Bachelor of Engineering in a relevant field (Civil or Environmental), or other relevant tertiary qualification.

Recent and significant experience in the Australian water industry, focused on project management, water efficiency, demand management and engineering.

Practical and applied knowledge of water metering, data management and water demand management frameworks and policies.

Demonstrated ability using effective negotiation skills when dealing with external providers and resources.

Demonstrated ability to manage and collaborate with a small multidisciplinary team to achieve assigned goals.

Demonstrated ability to take the initiative in sourcing information and making decisions required to successfully manage projects and progress assigned tasks.

Some benefits we offer:

Achieve work / life balance with flexible working arrangements

Fitness Passport - subsidised health and well-being memberships (gym/swimming pool)

Recharge with up to 5 weeks annual leave

9 Day Fortnight RDO Arrangement

Relocation assistance may be available for preferred candidates.

Salary sacrifice opportunities

Grow personally and professionally with learning and development opportunities

Up to 3 weeks personal leave

We are committed to:

Fostering a collaborative and inclusive work environment

Embracing innovation and continuous improvement

Cultivating a culture of professional growth and support

Now we want to hear about YOU!

Applications MUST be submitted online through the 'Apply' button and include a Cover Letter addressing the selection criteria and Resume outlining previous academic and work experience and if requested include attachments of the relevant qualifications and licenses, relating to the role.

For further information about this role please download the Position Description which includes the Key Duties, Responsibilities and Selection Criteria.

Council’s Recruitment Team can be contacted via:

Phone: (07) 4044 3310

Email: [email protected]

Website: Employment at Council | Cairns Regional Council