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Assistant Project Manager

Department of Transport and Main Roads QLD
Nerang, QLD
A$87,790-$96,381 p/a
Administration & Office Support → Other
Full-time
On-site

Posted 5 days ago


The purpose of the Assistant Project Manager is to support the project management and delivery of assigned civil infrastructure activities, such as construction, maintenance, rehabilitation and preconstruction projects. You will undertake estimating, tendering & bid management activities and provide operational management of civil construction works for roads and bridges.

Some of your responsibilities will include:

  • Assist to project manage the delivery of assigned structures projects and activities.
  • Assist to project manage structures projects within the business unit, including budgeting, programming, monitoring expenditure, controlling and reviewing priorities.
  • Provide operational expertise to the business unit on operational matters relating to structures projects and or specialist areas.
  • Implement and utilise project management techniques and management systems to assist in enhancing project performance.
  • Identify, analyse and provide creative solutions for discussion with the Project Manager.
  • Undertake contract administration of projects while liaising with the client, subcontractors and suppliers.

To thrive in this role, you will need to be able to:

  • Plan and manage project management principles and methodology to achieve project outcomes.
  • Accept decision making responsibility and demonstrate judgement about when to escalate issues.
  • Contribute to the development of team objectives and recognise own role in achieving results.
  • Demonstrate respect and appreciation for legislation and policy frameworks by consistently operating to key standards.

Mandatory qualifications and conditions

  • Due to this role having access to sensitive data, a criminal history check will be undertaken prior to appointment to the role.
  • A current, valid Queensland "C" class driver's licence or equivalent.

Desirable qualifications and conditions

  • Certificate IV Civil Supervision
  • Certificate IV Leadership and Management
  • Certificate IV Project Management
  • Technical knowledge of Traffic Management Design (TMD)

If this role sounds like an opportunity that complements your current skills and experience, please read the attached position description and submit your application now!

Applications to remain current for 12 months

Job Ad Reference: QLD/664458/25

Closing Date: Thursday, 23 October 2025


About Department of Transport and Main Roads QLD

Nerang, QLD, Australia
Government & Defence
5001-10000 employees

The Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR) is a diverse organisation made up of more than 11,500 employees representing 80 occupational groups across Queensland.

We provide reliable, resilient and responsive transport networks and digital services that are safe and accessible for everyone. No department has a bigger role to play in keeping the Queensland of today moving, or in helping build for the future.

We work, we dream, we innovate and we deliver solutions that connect our communities to schools, hospitals, events, loved ones and more, with customer’s needs in mind.

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