Project Manager

Sunshine Coast Council; Sunshine Coast Regional; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellbeing initiatives

Flexible working

Salary packaging

Job summary

Sunshine Coast Council is seeking a Project Manager within the Project Delivery Branch to lead priority capital works from concept to completion. You will coordinate consultants, contractors and service providers, develop and monitor plans, and work with stakeholders to achieve high-quality, best-value outcomes for the Sunshine Coast region.

You will hold tertiary qualifications in Project Management, Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture or Planning, with proven experience

Qualifications

• Proven experience delivering complex infrastructure and capital works projects from concept to completion.
• Ability to apply legislative, policy, governance and compliance requirements to project delivery.
• Collaborative leader with strong communication, building relationships with stakeholders, consultants, contractors and the community.

Responsibilities

• Manage complex capital works projects from planning 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 and strategic initiatives.

Skills

Project planning

Procurement

Contract management

Budgeting

Forecasting

Risk management

Education

Tertiary qualifications in Project Management

Engineering

Construction Management

Architecture

Planning

Job description

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!

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!

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 an inclusive, 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 packaging options on novated leases, superannuation, smartphones and devices.

Further Information

Helpful information to assist you in completing your application is available on the Sunshine Coast Council website.

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

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.