Project Manager

Sunshine Coast Regional Council; Nambour; Hybrid; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellbeing programs

Flexible working (9-day fortnight,hyBr

Salary packaging & superannuation

Job summary

Sunshine Coast Regional Council is seeking a Project Manager to lead priority capital works from concept to completion in the Sunshine Coast region. You will manage diverse infrastructure projects, provide expert PM guidance, and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to deliver high-quality, value-for-money outcomes.

You will have tertiary qualifications in PM/Engineering/Construction/Architecture or Planning and bring strong planning, procurement, budgeting and risk management

Qualifications

• Must have tertiary qualifications in Project Management, Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture or Planning.
• Experience delivering complex infrastructure and capital works projects from concept to completion.
• Strong expertise in project planning, procurement, contract management, budgeting, forecasting and risk management.

Responsibilities

• Manage complex capital works projects from planning and design through to delivery and finalisation.
• Coordinate consultants, contractors and service providers to meet objectives, budgets and timelines.
• Develop and monitor project plans, schedules, budgets, forecasts, risks and stakeholder communications.
• Provide expert advice to stakeholders, Council representatives and the community on infrastructure projects.

Skills

Project planning

Procurement

Contract management

Budgeting

Forecasting

Risk management

Stakeholder communications

Leadership

Education

Tertiary qualifications in Project Management, Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture or Planning

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Deliver complex infrastructure projects that create lasting benefits for one of Australia's most sustainable and fast-growing region.

Closes in 2 weeks

Closes

Category

Project Management

Location

Sunshine Coast

Type

Temporary/Max Term Full-time

Above Award Contract
Location: Nambour
Vacancy No: 7198
Temporary - Full-time (August 2029)
Applications close: Sunday, 13 September 2026 11:59pm AEST

Why work with us?

At Council, we’re proud of our region. We collaborate with community to achieve truly sustainable outcomes, enhance our enviable lifestyle, and create award-winning places and spaces that are uniquely Sunshine Coast. So, if you love it here as much as we do, and you want to shape our region for the future – you’ll want to join our team !

With the vision to be Australia’s most sustainable region -Connected. Liveable. Thriving , our region is a model of sustainability, where caring for our environment, creating vibrant communities and growing our local economy is a way of life.

About the Role

The Project Delivery Branch within the Infrastructure & Natural Assets Department plays a critical role in delivering capital works projects that support the Sunshine Coast’s growth, liveability and sustainability. Working across a diverse portfolio of infrastructure initiatives, the branch partners with stakeholders across Council and the community to turn strategic priorities into lasting outcomes that benefit residents and visitors alike.

As Project Manager, you will lead the delivery of priority capital works projects from concept through to completion. This is an exciting opportunity to manage a diverse range of infrastructure projects, provide expert project management advice, and work with internal and external stakeholders to achieve high-quality, best-value outcomes for the Sunshine Coast region. Your work will directly contribute to the development of one of Australia’s most sustainable and thriving communities.

• Manage complex capital works projects from planning and design through to successful delivery and finalisation.
• Coordinate consultants, contractors and service providers to achieve project objectives, budgets and timelines.
• Develop and monitor project plans, schedules, budgets, forecasts, risks and stakeholder communications.
• Provide expert advice to stakeholders, Council representatives and the community on infrastructure projects and strategic initiatives.

About you

You hold tertiary qualifications in Project Management, Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, Planning or a related discipline, with proven experience delivering complex infrastructure and capital works projects from concept to completion.

You bring strong expertise in project planning, procurement, contract management, budgeting, forecasting and risk management, with the ability to keep multiple projects on track while achieving quality, cost and timeframe objectives.

You understand the complexities of working within a government or similarly regulated environment and can confidently apply legislative, policy, governance and compliance requirements to project delivery.

You are a collaborative leader and skilled communicator who builds strong relationships, prepares high-quality project and tender documentation, and influences positive outcomes with stakeholders, consultants, contractors and the community.

Our Culture & Employee Benefits

Council is committed to creating aninclusive, culturally diverse , healthy, skilled and dedicated workplace culture. As an employee you will enjoy a range of benefits and working styles to suit you:

• Wellbeing: Your wellbeing is important to us therefore we offer a number of different initiatives such as discounted health related memberships, fitness passport, employee assistance program and development opportunities.
• Flexibility:We know it is important to balance life and work, therefore we offer flexible working including a 9-day fortnight and a hybrid WFH model that help you be your best.
• Extras:Those extras make a difference therefore we offer salary packagingoptions on novated leases, superannuation, smartphones and devices.

For specific enquiries contact Tore Shaw during business hours on 0400 612 059.

We're working hard to create an inclusive workplace that reflects the diverse community we serve. If you require adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process, please reach out to the Recruitment Team [e-mail] .

At Sunshine Coast Council, we embrace differences in gender, age, ethnicity, race, cultural background including First Nations, disability, religion and sexual orientation. To deliver the best service to our region we want a workforce that reflects the diverse community that we serve. Sunshine Coast Council strongly encourages all suitable applicants to apply for this role.