INF-011 Project Manager

Charters Towers Regional Council

Charters Towers Regional

On-site

AUD 121,392 - 135,920

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Fortnightly RDO

5 weeks annual leave + 17.5% leave loading

3 weeks Personal/Carers Leave

8 weeks paid Parental Leave

Flexible Work Arrangements

12% Superannuation

Job summary

Charters Towers Regional Council is seeking a dedicated professional to coordinate and deliver critical infrastructure projects. The role involves collaborating closely with Infrastructure Managers and contractors while ensuring compliance and financial oversight.

The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills and qualifications in project management, with a proven track record in public infrastructure. The position offers a full-time permanent role with a salary range of $121,392 to $135,920 gross per annum.

Qualifications

Successful experience leading public infrastructure projects.
Ability to engage stakeholders and ensure service excellence.
Competence in managing financial and physical resources.

Responsibilities

Coordinate and deliver Council’s infrastructure projects.
Ensure compliance with Council Project Management Framework.
Advise on budget expenditures and resource allocation.

Skills

Leadership and project management of public infrastructure

Community engagement and stakeholder management

Resource management

Financial oversight

Planning and execution of infrastructure programs

Education

Qualifications in Project Management

General Queensland Construction Induction Card

Current Queensland ‘C’ Class Driver Licence

Job description

Applications closing on 12 July 2026, 11:59 PM

Reference number INF-011
Job Type Full Time
Package $121,392 to $135,920 gross per annum

Please read all information carefully before applying

This position is responsible for the coordination and successful delivery of Council’s infrastructure projects. This position will work closely with the Infrastructure Managers, Project Management Office (PMO), individual consultants, and contractors, to deliver the requisite planning, monitoring, financial oversight, regulatory compliance, construction management and commissioning necessary to deliver the approved infrastructure projects.

The position’s primary role is to support the Infrastructure Services Management team with managing the delivery of high risk, complex and specific infrastructure projects. The role will provide direct input to the management and governance of projects with a special emphasis on regulatory requirements. The role will be responsible for ensuring projects are managed in accordance with Council Project Management Framework which is based on the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK) structure.

Employment Status: Full Time, Permanent – 72.50 hours per fortnight

Award: Level 8 of the Queensland Local Government Industry (Stream A) Award – State 2017

Salary Range: $121,392 to $135,920 gross per annum

ABOUT YOU

The successful candidate will have:

Essential Knowledge, skills and abilities

Successful experience in providing strong, decisive leadership and project management of public Infrastructure generally in the areas of:
- Road Network Operations and Planning
- Water and Wastewater Infrastructure Planning
- Council Facilities
- Water and/or Wastewater Treatment
- Reticulation Systems (water and/or wastewater)
Experience in engaging the community and stakeholders to ensure future direction and needs are clearly defined and met providing excellence in customer service.
Ability to provide effective workforce management with a focus on performance, building workforce capability, a strong positive work environment, and a workforce culture consistent with Council’s vision, mission and strategy.
Competence in the effective management of human, financial, physical and other resources to achieve Council’s business objectives and to meet the needs of the community.
Experience in (or ability to develop capability) representing and promoting a critical service delivery function within the community, business sector, other local authorities, government and broader environment and build and maintain positive working relationships.
Plan, execute and complete programmes and projects relating to areas of accountability, within set timeframes.
Prepare or provide input into the development of the Infrastructure Services budget.
Monitor and advise Manager Engineering and Delivery on progress against budgetary expenditure in areas of financial responsibility.
Responsible for making and keeping records in accordance with legislation, information standards, and other relevant guidelines and procedures, and ensuring records are captured in the authorised record keeping system.

Essential Education/Qualifications

Qualifications in Project Management or Diploma in Project Management.
General Queensland Construction Induction Card.
Possession and maintenance of a current Queensland ‘C’ Class Driver Licence.

BENEFITS

We have a range of benefits that include:

Fortnightly RDO
5 weeks annual leave + 17.5% leave loading
3 weeks Personal/Carers Leave
8 weeks paid Parental Leave
Domestic and Family Violence Leave
Uniforms and PPE provided (if applicable to your role)
Flexible Work Arrangements
Annual wage progression
12% Superannuation
Salary Sacrifice opportunities
Access to a range of learning and development opportunities, including on-the-job learning and formal training programs
Employee Assistance Program
Relocation assistance may be available for preferred applicants

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/POSITION ENVIRONMENT

This position requires sufficient physical ability to work in a shared office setting, which involves prolonged periods of sitting and/or standing at a desk and operating a computer and telephone.
This position is required to carry out light to moderate handling, bending, kneeling, twisting, squatting, lifting and carrying.
This position will require the incumbent to undertake periodic field visits
This position will be required to travel.

Council is committed to providing and maintaining a safe and healthy workplace. This includes taking all steps that are reasonably practicable to prevent the spread of preventable occupational diseases. In accordance with Council’s P0199 Vaccinations and Health Monitoring Procedure, positions exposed to occupational diseases will be subject to the Workplace Immunisation Program.

MORE INFORMATION & QUESTIONS

Council is committed to building an inclusive culture that respects and promotes human rights and diversity and acknowledges that we respectfully journey together to aspire to be an inclusive and capable organisation. We are an equal employment opportunity employer and place value on our diverse workforce. We encourage applicants representing all genders, ethnicities, ages, languages, sexual orientations, people with a disability, and those with family responsibilities to apply.

As part of the selection process applicants may be required to undertake some or all of the following pre-employment assessments/check: