Manager Capital Program Delivery

Whitsunday Regional Council; Whitsunday Regional; On-site; AUD 198,000 - 242,000; Full time

Job summary

Whitsunday Regional Council in Queensland invites applications for the role of Manager Capital Program. Lead the delivery of the Capital Works Program across roads, transport, stormwater, parks and utilities, shaping the region’s infrastructure and community outcomes.

Reporting to the Director Infrastructure Services, you will build and mentor a high‑performing team, drive governance and budgeting, and partner with Councillors and agencies to deliver projects on time and within budget.

Qualifications

• Experience leading multidisciplinary project delivery teams.
• Strong program and project management expertise.
• Exceptional stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
• Experience managing large budgets, contracts and complex capital programs.
• Tertiary qualifications in Engineering and/or Project Management.
• A commitment to safety, accountability and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead Council's Capital Program Delivery Branch and Capital Works Program.
• Provide leadership, mentoring and support to Project Managers and delivery teams.
• Drive project governance, assurance, risk management and continuous improvement across the capital portfolio.
• Oversee program scheduling, performance reporting, forecasting and financial management.
• Maintain and enhance Council's Project Management Framework.
• Build strong relationships with Councillors, Executive Leadership Team, Service Managers, consultants, contractors and government agencies.
• Ensure projects are delivered in line with Council's strategic objectives and community expectations.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Budget management

Safety culture

Education

Engineering degree

Project management certification

Job description

Whitsunday Regional Council – Whitsundays QLD

Total Renumeration Package starting at $220,000 per annum

The Whitsunday Regional Council is situated at the heart of the Great Barrier Reef. The region encompasses the 74 tropical Whitsunday Islands, the coastal towns of Cannonvale, Airlie Beach, Jubilee Pocket, Shute Harbour and Bowen along with the rural towns of Proserpine and Collinsville. The Whitsunday region offers a dynamic environment and is perfectly placed to live, work, play and invest.

Lead the Delivery of Whitsunday's Capital Future

Whitsunday Regional Council is seeking an experienced and visionary leader to take on the role of Manager Capital Program.

This is a unique opportunity to lead the delivery of Council's Capital Works Program and play a key role in shaping the future infrastructure of the Whitsunday Region. Reporting to the Director Infrastructure Services, you will be responsible for leading a high-performing team and providing strategic oversight of Council's capital portfolio, ensuring projects are delivered safely, efficiently, on time and within budget.

As the Manager Capital Program, you will lead and support a team of Coordinators, Project Managers and specialist project support staff responsible for delivering a diverse portfolio of infrastructure projects across roads, transport infrastructure, stormwater, parks, open spaces, coastal assets, utilities and major projects.

About the Role

• Lead Council's Capital Program Delivery Branch and Capital Works Program.
• Provide leadership, mentoring and support to Project Managers and delivery teams.
• Drive project governance, assurance, risk management and continuous improvement across the capital portfolio.
• Oversee program scheduling, performance reporting, forecasting and financial management.
• Maintain and enhance Council's Project Management Framework.
• Build strong relationships with Councillors, Executive Leadership Team, Service Managers, consultants, contractors and government agencies.
• Ensure projects are delivered in line with Council's strategic objectives and community expectations.

About You

We are looking for a strategic and collaborative leader who has extensive experience in capital project delivery, infrastructure management and leading high-performing teams.

• Proven experience leading multidisciplinary project delivery teams.
• Strong program and project management expertise.
• Exceptional stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
• Experience managing large budgets, contracts and complex capital programs.
• Tertiary qualifications in Engineering and/or Project Management.
• A commitment to safety, accountability and continuous improvement.

Why Join Us?

This is an exciting opportunity to influence the delivery of critical infrastructure projects that will benefit the Whitsunday community for years to come. You'll join a progressive organisation that values leadership, innovation, collaboration and delivering outcomes for the community.

Council is committed to providing a healthy work environment for individuals working, visiting or conducting business at Council workplaces and is transitioning to a Smoke Free Workplace.

Council practices Equal Employment Opportunities and Workplace Health and Safety Principles.