It Project Manager Water

Council Jobs; Toowoomba Regional; Presencial; AUD 106.000 - 124.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Annual leave loading 17.5%

Superannuation up to 12.65%

Banked leave arrangements

Professional development opportunities

Fitness Passport

Health insurance discounts

Employee Assistance Program

Active social club

Wellbeing initiatives

Descripción de la vacante

The Toowoomba Regional Council is seeking an experienced IT Project Manager to lead the delivery of major OT network and cybersecurity uplift projects that protect essential water and wastewater services across the region.

This role sits at the intersection of project management, critical infrastructure, cybersecurity and technology, delivering projects with direct impact on public services and community safety.

Formación

• Experience delivering significant technology, infrastructure or cybersecurity projects.
• Strong project governance, reporting and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience managing procurement, vendors and contracts.
• Knowledge of PMBOK, PRINCE2 or Agile methodologies.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.

Responsabilidades

• Lead the delivery of complex technology, infrastructure or cybersecurity projects.
• Manage project schedules, budgets, risks, procurement activities and reporting.
• Coordinate technical specialists, contractors and external vendors.
• Drive stakeholder engagement, governance and change management activities.
• Manage procurement processes, contract administration and supplier performance.
• Provide clear reporting to project sponsors and senior leaders.
• Ensure projects deliver agreed outcomes, benefits and operational readiness.

Conocimientos

IT project management

Governance

Stakeholder management

Procurement management

Contract administration

Communication skills

Educación

Project/IT/Business degree

Herramientas

PMBOK

PRINCE2

Agile

Descripción del empleo

Toowoomba Regional Council is building a specialist teamdedicated to strengthening the security, reliability andresilience of the operational technology (OT) systems thatsupport our water and wastewater services.

We are seeking an experienced IT ProjectManager to lead the delivery of major OT network andcybersecurity uplift projects that will help safeguardessential services relied upon by communities across theregion.

This is a unique opportunity to work at the intersection ofproject management, critical infrastructure,cybersecurity and technology, delivering projects thathave a direct impact on public services and communitysafety.

What You'll Be Doing

As the IT Project Manager - Water, you'll coordinate andoversee a portfolio of OT network and cybersecurity projectsfrom planning through to successful delivery.

You'll:

• Lead the delivery of complex technology, infrastructureor cybersecurity projects.
• Manage project schedules, budgets, risks, procurementactivities and reporting.
• Coordinate technical specialists, contractors andexternal vendors.
• Drive stakeholder engagement, governance and changemanagement activities.
• Manage procurement processes, contract administrationand supplier performance.
• Provide clear reporting to project sponsors and seniorleaders.
• Ensure projects deliver agreed outcomes, benefits andoperational readiness.

While you'll work closely with technical specialists,this is primarily a project leadership role rather thana hands-on technical position.

About You

We’re looking for a confident project professional who canbring people together, manage competing priorities and deliveroutcomes in complex environments.

You may come from backgrounds such as:

• IT or technology project management
• Cybersecurity projects
• Infrastructure or utilities
• Operational technology (OT)
• Engineering or industrial systems
• Government or critical infrastructure programs

To be successful, you'll have:

• Experience delivering significant technology,infrastructure or cybersecurity projects.
• Strong project governance, reporting and stakeholdermanagement skills.
• Experience managing procurement, vendors andcontracts.
• Knowledge of project management methodologies such asPMBOK, PRINCE2 or Agile.
• Excellent communication and relationship-buildingskills.
• The ability to work effectively in evolving and complexenvironments.

Qualifications in Project Management, InformationTechnology, Business or a related discipline will be highlyregarded.

Why Join Us?

Make an Impact

Help protect critical infrastructure that provides essentialwater and wastewater services to our region.

Build Your Career

Be part of a newly established specialist team andcontribute to a significant cybersecurity transformationprogram.

Enjoy Great Benefits

• Permanent full-time position based in Toowoomba
• Salary range of $106,377 - $123,941 per annum
• 17.5% annual leave loading
• Up to 12.65% superannuation
• Banked leave arrangements
• Professional development opportunities
• Fitness Passport membership access
• Corporate health insurance discounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Active social club
• Progressive health and wellbeing initiatives

Want to Know More?

For a confidential discussion, please contact BenJohn, Principal Engineer, on [phone] during business hours.

Applications close: Sunday 1 November 2026 at11:59pm

The Toowoomba region is aboutrich traditions and bold ambitions. Our long and proud agriculturalhistory has evolved Toowoomba into Australia’s second largestinland city supporting diverse townships in the council area andacting as a service centre for South West Qld and North West NSW.The region is boldly forging new opportunities around the SuratBasin resource sector, education, health, transport and massiveinfrastructure investments. Growth hasn’t come at the expense ofliveability though, with Toowoomba twice voted in the top 5 mostfamily friendly cities in Australia.

Toowoomba Regional Councilservices a regional population of 178,500 and employs a team ofapproximately 1,600 staff, dedicated and passionate aboutdelivering excellent customer service to the community, residentsand visitors throughout the region. We recognise that our successdepends upon attracting and retaining skilled and talented staffand offer a wide variety of interesting challenges andopportunities to develop your career.

Council does notaccept unsolicited agency approaches or applications for this orany other vacancy. No response will beprovided.

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