Coordinator Major Project Delivery

Public Sector People; Emerald; On-site; AUD 148,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Central Highlands Regional Council in Emerald, Queensland, is seeking a Coordinator Major Project Delivery to lead the expanded Project Delivery Team within the Program Management Office. Based in Emerald, the role oversees a diverse infrastructure portfolio within a capital works program exceeding $70 million.

The role reports to the Manager Program Management and focuses on governance, delivery performance and organisational capability across roads, water, wastewater and community facilities.

Qualifications

• Significant experience managing major civil infrastructure projects or multidisciplinary capital works programs.
• Proven leadership experience, including developing teams and driving performance.
• Strong knowledge of procurement, contract administration, project governance and financial management.
• Experience across infrastructure such as roads, water, wastewater, drainage or community facilities.
• Ability to manage consultants, contractors and multiple project stakeholders.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and problem-solving skills.
• Relevant qualifications in Engineering, Project Management or a related discipline.

Responsibilities

• Lead a multidisciplinary project delivery team and develop capability.
• Oversee planning, procurement, construction and delivery of major capital works projects.
• Drive improvements in project governance, reporting, risk management and delivery frameworks.
• Manage project budgets, contracts, consultants and external delivery partners.
• Collaborate with asset owners to prioritise projects and ensure delivery readiness.
• Provide strategic advice on capital works planning and infrastructure investment.
• Foster a collaborative, accountable and high-performing project delivery culture.

Skills

Project leadership

Civil infrastructure

Procurement knowledge

Contract administration

Financial management

Communication skills

Education

Engineering degree

Project Management qualification

Job description

Coordinator Major Project Delivery

Central Highlands Regional Council | Emerald, Queensland | $148,306 - $164,806 TRP

Public Sector People is partnering with Central Highlands Regional Council to appoint a Coordinator Major Project Delivery, offering an exciting opportunity to lead a growing multidisciplinary team and influence how major infrastructure projects are planned, managed and delivered.

Based in Emerald, this permanent leadership position offers the chance to play a central role in Council's annual capital works program, exceeding $70 million, while helping strengthen project governance, delivery performance and organisational capability.

This isn't simply another project management role. It's an opportunity to help shape the future of infrastructure delivery across one of Queensland's largest regional councils.

The Opportunity Reporting to the Manager Program Management, you will lead Council's expanded Project Delivery Team within the Program Management Office, overseeing the coordination and successful delivery of a diverse infrastructure portfolio.

Projects span roads, transport, water, wastewater, stormwater, community buildings, parks and operational infrastructure.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Leading and developing a multidisciplinary team of project delivery professionals.
• Overseeing the planning, procurement, construction and delivery of major capital works projects.
• Driving improvements in project governance, reporting, risk management and delivery frameworks.
• Managing project budgets, contracts, consultants and external delivery partners.
• Working closely with internal asset owners to prioritise projects and ensure delivery readiness.
• Providing strategic advice on capital works planning, project performance and infrastructure investment.
• Building a collaborative, accountable and high-performing project delivery culture.

Ideally, you'll demonstrate:

• Significant experience managing major civil infrastructure projects or multidisciplinary capital works programs.
• Proven leadership experience, including developing teams and driving performance.
• Strong knowledge of procurement, contract administration, project governance and financial management.
• Experience across infrastructure such as roads, water, wastewater, drainage or community facilities.
• The ability to manage consultants, contractors and multiple project stakeholders.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and problem-solving skills.
• Relevant qualifications in Engineering, Project Management or a related discipline.

Experience in local government will be highly regarded, but we are equally interested in speaking with candidates from engineering consulting, utilities, construction and major infrastructure organisations.

If you've successfully led complex projects, developed capable teams and improved delivery outcomes, we'd welcome a conversation.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

This position offers more than responsibility for individual projects. It provides an opportunity to influence the way an entire organisation approaches infrastructure delivery.

You'll benefit from:

• Significant project exposure: Help oversee an annual capital works program exceeding $70 million.
• Leadership and influence: Take responsibility for a growing team and help establish effective delivery practices.
• Variety and challenge: Work across multiple infrastructure disciplines rather than a single project stream.
• Career progression: Develop your leadership experience in a highly visible position with genuine organisational influence.
• Competitive remuneration: Permanent Level 8 position offering $148,306 - $164,806 Total Remuneration Package.
• Meaningful outcomes: Deliver infrastructure that directly supports the growth, connectivity and liveability of regional communities.

Discover the Central Highlands Based in Emerald, the heart of Queensland's Central Highlands, this opportunity combines a rewarding professional challenge with the benefits of regional living.

The region offers a welcoming community, outdoor recreation, access to the spectacular Carnarvon Gorge and the opportunity to enjoy a lifestyle away from the congestion of major cities.

For candidates considering a regional move, this is an opportunity to take on a substantial leadership role while making a lasting contribution to the community.

Interested?

Let's Talk. If you're an experienced infrastructure delivery professional looking for your next leadership opportunity, I'd welcome a confidential discussion about the role, the team and what Council is looking to achieve.

Application deadline: Friday 13th November at 5pm

Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and Council reserves the right to progress suitable candidates prior to the advertised closing date.