Project Manager - Housing Activation & Regional Initiatives

Maranoa Regional Council; Roma; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Five weeks annual leave

Monthly rostered days off (RDOs)

Parental leave – 10 weeks (full pay),

Parental leave – 20 weeks (half pay)

Three weeks sick leave annually

Salary sacrifice facilities

Employee Assistance Program

Discounted gym memberships

Discounted health insurance

Job summary

Maranoa Regional Council is seeking a Project Manager to lead the implementation of the Housing Strategy, translating priorities into a structured delivery program and coordinating across Council functions and external partners. The role supports investment attraction and ensures actions progress from planning to practical delivery outcomes.

The successful candidate will strengthen capacity to respond to housing pressures affecting workforce attraction, economic development and community

Qualifications

• Experience delivering housing, urban development or regional growth initiatives.
• Ability to coordinate across multiple Council functions and external partners.
• Proven track record preparing business cases, funding submissions and project reporting.

Responsibilities

• Lead the implementation of the Maranoa Housing Strategy and delivery program.
• Develop and manage project plans, timelines and budgets.
• Maintain the housing activation pipeline and dashboard; monitor sites and funding opportunities.
• Coordinate Council teams on land activation, infrastructure works and planning requirements.
• Support development of priority housing sites for delivery, partnerships or leases.
• Build relationships with developers, housing providers and government agencies.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Stakeholder management

Budgeting

Risk management

Communication

Job description

About Maranoa Regional Council:

Maranoa Regional Council is an inclusive, proud and connected community, attracting and embracing opportunity to forge a strong future for generations to come. We support our individual communities to grow while building one strong connected region that partners with people, business and industry to thrive.

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Why it is worth working at Maranoa Regional Council?

• Fixed-Term (3) Year Contract
• Five weeks of annual leave annually
• Monthly Rostered Days Off (RDOs)
• Ten weeks (full pay) paid parental leave, twenty weeks (half pay) paid parental leave
• Three weeks sick leave annually
• Salary sacrifice facilities (rural remote rent assistance, novated leasing, additional super contributions)
• Employee Assistance Program - free 24 hour nationwide confidential personal or work-related counselling services for employees and their families.
• Discounted Gym Memberships at PCYC and Snap Fitness
• Discounted Health Insurance through Bupa

About The Role

The Project Manager will lead and coordinate implementation of the Maranoa Housing Strategy, converting the strategy's priority actions into a structured, time-bound and accountable delivery program and action plan. The role will provide project leadership across Council functions, maintain the housing activation pipeline, coordinate internal and external stakeholders, prepare funding-ready projects, support investment attraction and ensure that housing activation initiatives progress from investigation and planning, through to practical delivery outcomes.

The role is intended to strengthen Council's capacity to respond to housing pressures affecting workforce attraction, economic development, service delivery and community wellbeing, while ensuring that actions are delivered in accordance with Council policy, governance requirements, funding obligations and relevant legislation.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the implementation of the Maranoa Housing Strategy, translating strategic priorities into a structured and accountable delivery program.
• Develop and manage project plans, timelines, budgets, risks, milestones and reporting to ensure projects remain on track.
• Maintain the housing activation pipeline and dashboard, monitoring priority sites, infrastructure requirements, funding opportunities and project readiness.
• Coordinate Council teams to progress land activation, infrastructure enabling works, planning requirements, business cases and funding applications.
• Support the development and packaging of priority housing sites for Council-led delivery, partnerships, joint ventures, sale or lease opportunities.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with developers, builders, employers, community housing providers and government agencies to support housing investment and delivery.
• Prepare high-quality business cases, funding submissions, Council reports, briefing papers and project updates.
• Identify barriers and risks to housing delivery and develop practical solutions, recommendations and escalation pathways.
• Support investment attraction and strategic economic development initiatives that contribute to regional growth and community wellbeing.
• Ensure projects are delivered in accordance with Council policies, governance requirements, funding obligations and relevant legislation.
• Monitor project performance, capture lessons learned and identify opportunities for continuous improvement and sustainable outcomes.
• Provide professional advice and support to internal and external stakeholders and contribute to communications promoting regional economic development.

For full details of this position, please ensure you download the attached Position Description, which provides the detailed responsibilities and required skills, experience and qualifications.

Additional Information

MRC reserves the right to close or withdraw vacancies before the advertised closing date, or extend the closing date, without prior notice.

The preferred candidate must have the legal right to work in Australia and will be required to undertake a Criminal History Check and a pre-employment medical assessment to assess their ability to perform the genuine occupational requirements of the position.

For More Information

Website: www.maranoa.qld.gov.au

Telephone: [phone]

Maranoa Regional Council is an equal opportunity employer, and we encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds. We actively support diversity and inclusion in our workplace