About the team

The Transport Delivery team is responsible for the project management of all transport capital works projects including road upgrades, active transport, public transport and transport infrastructure renewals. Our team fosters an energetic, dynamic culture and works to manage projects with varying complexity, providing opportunities to grow and diversify your skill set.

About your new role

The City of Gold Coast is the largest Council in Australia. With over 635,000 residents and counting, and close to 1 million visitors every year, our Transport Delivery team is emersed in the delivery of projects that will ensure people and families can continue to travel around our city safely and efficiently.

What you’ll be responsible for

• Managing the delivery of assigned renewal infrastructure projects and project teams from concept planning, detailed design and specification, through to and including construction phase
• Leading project teams including external design and engineering consultancies as required
• Leading early tender involvement phases for some projects
• Providing high level, specialist technical and project management recommendations to various sections of infrastructure projects within defined programs
• Ensuring provisions of all relevant legislation, regulations, agreements, standards, policies and processes are applied and adhered to in projects
• Investigating, analysing and problem-solving network issues to arrive at fit for purpose solutions
• Mentoring junior project officers and project managers within the project delivery team

We're looking for people who have:

The successful candidates will have proven experience project managing complex civil infrastructure works, either within local government or a related industry. Candidates with roads, intelligent transport systems and asphalt resurfacing, experience will be highly regarded.

• Effective interpersonal, written and verbal communication with experience in drafting correspondence and briefing senior management on project matters
• Proven experience in consulting, engaging and negotiating with key stakeholders, with the ability to influence timeframes, project outcomes and objectives
• Sound judgement and the ability to make decisive actions
• Structured work processes and can work independently with limited directions
• Practical leadership skills and the ability to manage the expectations of teams, contractors and key stakeholders
• Demonstrated ability in interpreting complex data, drawing logical conclusions and implications
• Proven experience of managing multiple projects per financial year
• Intermediate knowledge of MRTS30 and on-site practices for asphalt laying
• Experience providing tactical and technical advice to management and elected representatives, sometimes at short notice
• Demonstrated experience in establishing strong relationships with a range of key stakeholders at various levels
• Knowledge of industry standards and best practice
• Strong work ethics and a commitment to the completion of projects
• Diploma of Project Management or equivalent knowledge (Desired)
• Bachelor of Engineering or equivalent knowledge

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, view the position brief by clicking the paperclip icon in the top right corner of this screen.

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 need 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

Mark Jaric

Contact

[email protected]

Closing Date

Sunday 20th July 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.