PRINCIPAL PROJECT MANAGER

Brisbane City Council; City of Brisbane; Hybrid; AUD 150,000 - 163,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours and structures

Free gym and wellness centre

Award-winning superannuation fund

Generous leave provisions

Competitive salary

Job summary

Brisbane City Council is seeking a Principal Project Manager to lead high-impact ICT initiatives within the Information Services branch. You will deliver complex projects from concept through to completion, aligning with Council’s strategic objectives and delivering value to residents and visitors of Brisbane.

You will champion governance and assurance, guide project teams and stakeholders, and collaborate across ISB and Council to embed best practices in delivery, risk management and

Responsibilities

• lead complex, high-value ICT projects from concept to completion, ensuring alignment with Council’s strategic objectives
• champion governance and assurance processes, providing expert guidance to project teams and stakeholders
• collaborate across ISB and Council to embed best practices in project delivery, risk management, and stakeholder engagement
• drive innovation and continuous improvement in how we deliver digital experiences that truly benefit everyone – our people, our customers and Brisbane

Job description

Personnel Area: Corporate Services

Branch: Information Services

Salary Range: Band 8 $150,432 - $162,791 + Superannuation

(Remuneration stated is for the full-time positions)

Work type: Temporary Full-time

Duration: Up to 2 years (Extension/s thereafter but not guaranteed).

Location: Brisbane Square

Are you ready to lead transformative digital projects that shape the future of Brisbane? The Information Services branch (ISB) at Brisbane City Council is seeking a visionary and experiencedPrincipal Project Managerto drive delivery excellence across our strategic ICT portfolio.

From operational technology and artificial intelligence to digital transformations enhancing services such as Brisbane’s evolving transport network Brisbane Transport – every project makes a real difference for our people and the residents and visitors of Brisbane.

Our Business

Brisbane City Council is Australia’s largest local government, with more than 9,000 employees, an annual budget of almost $4 billion and assets in excess of $34 billion. As an organisation we are dedicated to ensuring the Brisbane of tomorrow becomes even better than the Brisbane of today. We nurture innovation, value sustainability, and support strong economic growth.

Our Branch

Information Services branch (ISB) supports and enables nearly all of Council’s day-to-day activities and services through efficient, flexible and innovative ICT solutions. We lead the ICT strategy that supports the business objectives of Council as a whole, as well as information management and ICT service delivery in Council.

The Role

As a Principal Project Manager, you’ll be at the forefront of delivering high-impact digital initiatives that support Council’s vision for a connected, sustainable, and innovative Brisbane. Every project you lead will contribute to a more connected, efficient, and vibrant city. Think: better services, smarter systems, and real outcomes for real people.

What you’ll do:

• lead complex, high-value ICT projects from concept to completion, ensuring alignment with Council’s strategic objectives
• champion governance and assurance processes, providing expert guidance to project teams and stakeholders
• collaborate across ISB and Council to embed best practices in project delivery, risk management, and stakeholder engagement
• drive innovation and continuous improvement in how we deliver digital experiences that truly benefit everyone – our people, our customers and Brisbane

To be successful you will have:

• experience delivering complex projects within agreed timelines, budgets and quality expectations
• strong planning and coordination skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and work across diverse teams
• sound knowledge of project management frameworks, tools and delivery practices.
• well-developed analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to provide clear recommendations and insights
• excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the confidence to influence at all levels
• experience leading cross-functional teams and managing sensitive or high-profile initiatives
• demonstrated success delivering ICT or technology-focused projects and programs.
• a collaborative approach and commitment to contributing to a high-performing team culture.

Benefits of working for Council include:

• flexible working hours, and flexible arrangements
• free gym and wellness centre
• award winning superannuation fund
• generous leave provisions
• competitive salary.

This role will require a Criminal History Check.

Application Closing Date: Friday 25 September 2026 at 11:55pm AEST.

Brisbane City Council is a multi-award winning accessible and inclusive workplace where our people represent the diverse communities we serve, are supported, and can feel safe. Council has been awarded Employer of the Year at the National Disability Awards and has been recognised multiple times with ‘Gold Employer’ status from the Australian Workplace Equality Index for LGBTI inclusion.

Council and its employees must follow the Public Sector Ethics Act 1994 (Qld) and the Code of Conduct. This means employees are expected to act with honesty, fairness, and always prioritise the public interest over personal or private gain. The Code of Conduct requires employees to openly disclose any other work they do outside of Council — includingpaid or unpaid employment,operatingtheir own business or volunteering in certain circumstances — and to manage any conflictsof interest or other risks (such as fatigue)in a way that puts the public interestfirst.Maintainingemployment outside Council does notpreclude you from being considered for roles within Council.