Assistant Project Manager – Major Projects

Cairns Regional Council; Cairns Regional; On-site; AUD 91,339 - 106,137; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Subsidised health and well-being memberships

Up to 5 weeks annual leave

Up to 3 weeks personal leave

Up to 14 weeks paid parental leave

Learning and development opportunities

Salary sacrifice opportunities

Job summary

A regional council in Cairns is seeking an Assistant Project Manager for major projects. You will support planning, scheduling, and stakeholder engagement while managing multidisciplinary project teams. Ideal candidates should possess relevant experience in project management and excellent communication skills. This full-time temporary role offers a competitive salary and benefits including flexible working arrangements and generous leave provisions.

Qualifications

• Experience or qualifications in Project Management or related fields.
• Current Driver's Licence for travel between locations.
• Ability to manage multi-disciplinary project teams.

Responsibilities

• Support planning, coordination, and delivery of Major Projects.
• Contribute to project management activities and stakeholder engagement.
• Ensure integration of technical and operational elements.

Skills

Project Management

Stakeholder engagement

Construction contract management

Written communication

IT and negotiation skills

Education

Relevant qualifications in Project Management

Job description

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Full Time Temporary until 22 January 2027

Requisition Number: 944

Salary Range: $91,339.21 - $106,137.17 pro‑ra per annum

Position Type: Full Time Temporary until 22 January 2027

Location: Council Chambers, 119 – 145 Spence Street, Cairns

Application Close Date: Sunday, 4 January 2026 at 11.30pm AEST

We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and driven Assistant Project Manager – Major Projects to join our team!

What You Will Do:

Working in consultation with the Principal Project Manager, you will play a key role in supporting the planning, coordination and delivery of Council's Major Projects. You will contribute to project management activities, stakeholder engagement, cost planning, scheduling and reporting, ensuring the seamless integration of technical, contractual and operational elements.

This position offers an opportunity to further develop your professional project management capability while contributing to a high‑profile regional infrastructure project. Appointment at Level 5 or Level 6 will depend on your demonstrated skills, experience and ability to operate independently.

What We Are Looking For:

• Relevant experience and/or qualifications in Project Management or related fields; or
• Working towards a relevant course of study; relevant experience in scheduling and contracts management.
• Current Driver's Licence with the ability to independently drive between business locations to meet operational requirements.
• Comprehensive ability to manage multi‑disciplinary project teams to achieve project & corporate objectives.
• Demonstrated construction contract management experience.
• Well‑developed written communication skills with demonstrated ability to write detailed technical reports.
• Demonstrated Information Technology, verbal, written communication and negotiation skills that establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, customers and stakeholders.

If you are passionate about project excellence, thrive in a collaborative environment, and want your work to make a genuine impact, we would love to hear from you!

Some benefits we offer:

• Achieve work / life balance with flexible working arrangements
• Fitness Passport – subsidised health and well‑being memberships (gym/swimming pool)
• Recharge with up to 5 weeks annual leave
• Up to 3 weeks personal leave
• Cherish family time with up to 14 weeks paid parental leave
• Grow personally and professionally with learning and development opportunities
• Salary sacrifice opportunities

We are committed to:

• Fostering a collaborative and inclusive work environment
• Embracing innovation and continuous improvement
• Cultivating a culture of professional growth and support

Now we want to hear about YOU!

Applications MUST be submitted online through the 'Apply' button and include a Cover Letter addressing the selection criteria and Resume outlining previous academic and work experience and, if requested, include attachments of the relevant qualifications and licenses, relating to the role.

For further information about this role please download the Position Description which includes the Key Duties, Responsibilities and Selection Criteria.

Council’s Recruitment Team can be contacted via:

Phone: [phone]

Website: Employment at Council | Cairns Regional Council