About your new role

Are you an experienced Program Manager passionate about managing high-impact infrastructure programs? Our delivery team is growing, and we are looking for three experienced Program Managers to lead the successful delivery of major infrastructure programs across key portfolios:

Community Facilities & Open Space Delivery

Transport Delivery

Utility Network Delivery

This is your opportunity to join a team that’s shaping infrastructure for the future, with a strong pipeline, a collaborative culture, and a chance to make a real difference. Each role will coordinate and manage a capital works program, driving efficiency, consistency, and impact across our infrastructure portfolio. If you're a skilled leader who thrives in complex environments, we want to hear from you.

Key responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Coordinate the development of the annual budget in collaboration with project managers, Infrastructure Program Management Office, Department Finance, and Asset Planning teams.

Identify and implement program-level efficiencies through project bundling and innovative delivery models.

Establish delivery panels and models to support long-term infrastructure planning.

Support governance and approvals processes across the program lifecycle.

Build strong relationships across business units, delivery teams, and service providers.

We're looking for people who have:

Proven experience managing large-scale infrastructure programs.

Strong leadership, stakeholder engagement, and risk management skills.

A passion for driving outcomes, efficiency, and innovation.

Ability to work collaboratively across diverse teams and disciplines.

10 years’ experience in project and/or program management, ideally in infrastructure or public works.

Bachelor of Business Management or Business Administration or equivalent, with qualifications in project or program management and / or equivalent experience.

C Class Driver’s Licence.

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

Tracy Clark

Contact

[email protected]

Closing Date

Sunday 9th November 2025

Please note applications for all of our vacancies close at 10.00pm 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.