$128K – $136K Total Remuneration Package (pro-rata)

$113K – $120K Base Salary (pro-rata)

Location: Nambour

Vacancy No: 6146

Temporary - Full-time (until June 2027)

Applications close: Sunday, 06 July 2025 11:59pm AEST

Why work with us?

At Council, we’re proud of our region. We collaborate with community to achieve truly sustainable outcomes, enhance our enviable lifestyle, and create award-winning places and spaces that are uniquely Sunshine Coast. So, if you love it here as much as we do, and you want to shape our region for the future – you’ll want to join our team!

With the vision to be Australia’s most sustainable region, council is at the forefront of delivering a number of region-shaping projects that will see the region become a hub for innovation, entrepreneurship and creativity, along with opportunities and a lifestyle for all to enjoy.

About the Role

As one of the fastest growing regions in Australia (and a delivery partner in the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games), we’re excited about the opportunities this will bring for our growing community.

This role is required to project manage various priority capital works projects of differing complexity for a range of internal clients to deliver positive and sustainable outcomes to the Sunshine Coast Council region.

As the successful candidate, you will:

Coordinate and Project manage high complexity, medium to large projects for the region from concept to complete finalisation including project planning and management, financial management, and the provision of advisory services to stakeholders, clients and the public

Provide advice to Councillors, Council personnel and the public on policy matter and projects, requiring the assessment of the work of other professionals and/or the management of external consultants.

Preparation of project management plans, the provision of regular concise project status updates and the management of project issues when they arise.

Preparation of consultancy briefs, scopes, charters and prepare contract works quote and tender briefs, evaluate submissions and manage parties contracted to Council as required.

Assist in refining work processes to meet Branch and Departmental priorities by monitoring, controlling, and reporting on the various projects allocated to the Unit.

Assist in the development, implementation and evaluation of systems, procedures, and operational standards to facilitate effective administration of the Branch and achievement of Council’s corporate objectives.

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.

About you

As a requirement of this role, you will possess relevant tertiary qualifications in Project Management, Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, Planning, or other similar qualifications relevant to the field and substantial relevant experience and hold a Queensland White Card/Construction Industry Induction Card.

You will have strong project management skills and delivery experience in planning, design, and construction on medium and large scale projects requiring high levels of consultation, integration, and negotiation to achieve successful outcomes often within a political environment.

You will possess an innovative attitude with the ability to think logically, creatively and laterally and implement solutions along with advanced interpersonal and communication skills, and a demonstrated ability to facilitate successful project team outcomes.

You will have the capability and experience to lead and monitor consultants and stakeholders through the planning, design and construction stages of a project, keeping them on program and budget.

It is essential that you have comprehensive knowledge of (or the ability to quickly acquire) relevant industry, State Government and local government legislation and policy.

Our Culture & Employee Benefits

Council is committed to creating an inclusive, culturally diverse, healthy, skilled and dedicated workplace culture. As an employee you will enjoy a range of benefits and working styles to suit you:

Wellbeing: Your wellbeing is important to us therefore we offer a number of different initiatives such as discounted health related memberships, fitness passport, employee assistance program and development opportunities.

Flexibility: We know it is important to balance life and work, therefore we offer flexible working including a 9-day fortnight and a hybrid WFH model that help you be your best.

Extras: Those extras make a difference therefore we offer salary packaging options on novated leases, superannuation, smartphones and devices. We also pay you 17.5% leave loading and generous Superannuation where council will contribute 12% Superannuation in addition to your 6% superannuation contribution.

How to apply

Your written application should include:

A 1-2 page cover letter demonstrating your ability to fulfil the mandatory and desirable requirements on the Position Profile. Keep the key responsibilities in mind when addressing this criteria; and

A current resume or curriculum vitae.

Once you have these two documents ready, click ‘Apply Now’ and follow the prompts to complete your application.

Further Information

Helpful information to assist you in completing your application is available on the Sunshine Coast Council website.

To learn more about Council’s vision and projects, you can view the Corporate Plan 2024-2028.

For specific enquiries contact Chris Sturgess during business hours on 0438 166 122.

We're working hard to create an inclusive workplace that reflects the diverse community we serve. If you require adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process, please reach out to the Recruitment Team [email protected].

At Sunshine Coast Council, we embrace differences in gender, age, ethnicity, race, cultural background including First Nations, disability, religion and sexual orientation. To deliver the best service to our region we want a workforce that reflects the diverse community that we serve. Sunshine Coast Council strongly encourages all suitable applicants to apply for this role.