Vacancy Number

ER2303

Position Title

Project and Program Methodologies Partner

Employment Status

Permanent, Full Time

Department

Strategy, People and Performance

Location

Bundall Precinct

Award Classification

Stream A, Level 7

Salary

$111,401 – $117,924 per annum, plus superannuation

Hours

36.00 hours per week (9-day fortnight)

About the team

The City of Gold Coast is establishing an Enterprise Portfolio Office (EPO) to help achieve its strategic goals and maximise value from its investment in programs and projects. The EPO provides services that support portfolio planning and governance, and it owns the City’s Project, Program and Portfolio Management (P3M) framework which includes its project and program management methodologies.

About your new role

The Project & Program Methodologies Partner provides internal consultancy and expertise in program and project management, providing day-to-day leadership of the Centre of Excellence functions within the City’s P3M framework. Please refer to position brief attached for role responsibilities.

We're looking for people who have:

• Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Information Technology, Project/Program Management or similar or equivalent industry experience
• Min 4 years experience managing large scale projects or programs or in a similar role
• Driver Licence Class C unrestricted

At least one of the following are highly desirable:
• PRINCE2® Project Management Practitioner or equivalent
• Managing Successful Programs (MSP®) Practitioner or equivalent
• Portfolio, Programme and Project Offices (P3O®) Practitioner or equivalent

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:

9-day fortnight

Flexible work arrangements to suit your lifestyle, including hybrid/work from home options, flexible working hours and locations

Personal and professional development courses

Access to350+ 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

Matthew Long

Contact Number

0491 649 182

Closing Date

Sunday 19th October 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.