Project Manager

Sunshine Coast Regional Council; Sunshine Coast Regional; On-site; AUD 107,000 - 126,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellbeing

Flexibility

Extras

Job summary

Sunshine Coast Regional Council is seeking a Project Manager to lead the delivery of complex, large-scale civil infrastructure and strategic projects from concept through to completion on the Sunshine Coast. You will manage planning, budgets, risk, and stakeholder engagement while guiding a diverse project portfolio.

Reporting to the Civil Program Delivery Manager, you will work in a collaborative, dynamic environment, with a Queensland White Card and tertiary qualifications in PM/Engineering.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in Project Management, Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture or Planning.
• Substantial relevant experience and a Queensland White Card/Construction Industry Induction Card.
• Experience delivering complex civil infrastructure and capital works projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery of complex civil projects, from concept to completion.
• Prepare, monitor and manage schedules, budgets and risk controls.
• Provide expert advice to stakeholders including Councillors, staff and the public.

Skills

Planning

Financial management

Risk assessment

Stakeholder engagement

Leadership

Negotiation

Communication

Education

Tertiary qualifications in PM/Construction/Engineering/Architecture/Planning

Queensland White Card

Construction Industry Induction Card

Job description

Deliver complex, high-impact civil infrastructure projects that shape a sustainable, thriving Sunshine Coast community.

Closes in 2 weeks

Closes

Category

Project Management

Location

Sunshine Coast

Type

Temporary/Max Term Full-time

$122K – $142K Total Remuneration Package (pro-rata)

$107K – $126K Base Salary (pro-rata)

Location: Nambour

Vacancy No: 7082

Temporary - Full-time (until 30 June 2027)

Applications close: Sunday, 30 August 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 tojoin 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

As Project Manager, you will lead the delivery of complex, large-scale civil infrastructure and strategic projects from concept through to completion. Reporting to the Civil Program Delivery Manager, you will manage project planning, financial performance, stakeholder engagement, and risk, while providing expert advice across a diverse project portfolio of civil projects. This is an exciting opportunity to drive projects that directly influence the region’s development, working in a collaborative and dynamic environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage complex civil projects end-to-end, including planning, delivery and finalisation.
• Prepare and monitor project plans, including schedules, budgets and risk controls.
• Provide expert advice to stakeholders, including Councillors, staff and the public.
• Coordinate consultants, contractors and internal teams to achieve project outcomes.

About you

As a requirement of this role, you will possess relevant tertiary qualifications in Project Management, Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, Planning, or other similar qualifications relevant to the field and substantial relevant experience and hold a Queensland White Card/Construction Industry Induction Card.

You’re an experienced project manager with a proven track record delivering complex civil infrastructure and capital works projects.

You bring strong skills in planning, financial management, risk mitigation, and reporting, with the confidence to manage competing priorities and evolving project demands.

You thrive in stakeholder-rich environments, using your communication, negotiation, and relationship‑building skills to drive successful outcomes—often within politically sensitive contexts.

You’re a solutions‑focused professional with a strategic mindset, strong leadership capability, and the ability to navigate legislation, policy, and governance expectations with confidence.

It is essential that you have comprehensive knowledge of (or the ability to quickly acquire) relevant industry, State Government and local government legislation and policy.

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.

Further Information

Helpful information to assist you in completing your application is available on theSunshine Coast Councilwebsite.

To learn more about Council’s vision and projects, you can view theCorporate Plan 2025-2030.

For specific enquiries contact Ryan Butler during business hours on 0418 737 949.

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 [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.

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