Regional Major Project Delivery Lead

Public Sector People; Emerald; On-site; AUD 148,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Central Highlands Regional Council in Emerald, Queensland, is seeking a Coordinator Major Project Delivery to lead the expanded Project Delivery Team within the Program Management Office. Based in Emerald, the role oversees a diverse infrastructure portfolio within a capital works program exceeding $70 million.

The role reports to the Manager Program Management and focuses on governance, delivery performance and organisational capability across roads, water, wastewater and community facilities.

Qualifications

• Significant experience managing major civil infrastructure projects or multidisciplinary capital works programs.
• Proven leadership experience, including developing teams and driving performance.
• Strong knowledge of procurement, contract administration, project governance and financial management.
• Experience across infrastructure such as roads, water, wastewater, drainage or community facilities.
• Ability to manage consultants, contractors and multiple project stakeholders.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and problem-solving skills.
• Relevant qualifications in Engineering, Project Management or a related discipline.

Responsibilities

• Lead a multidisciplinary project delivery team and develop capability.
• Oversee planning, procurement, construction and delivery of major capital works projects.
• Drive improvements in project governance, reporting, risk management and delivery frameworks.
• Manage project budgets, contracts, consultants and external delivery partners.
• Collaborate with asset owners to prioritise projects and ensure delivery readiness.
• Provide strategic advice on capital works planning and infrastructure investment.
• Foster a collaborative, accountable and high-performing project delivery culture.

Skills

Project leadership

Civil infrastructure

Procurement knowledge

Contract administration

Financial management

Communication skills

Education

Engineering degree

Project Management qualification

Job description

Central Highlands Regional Council in Emerald, Queensland, is seeking a Coordinator Major Project Delivery to lead the expanded Project Delivery Team within the Program Management Office. Based in Emerald, the role oversees a diverse infrastructure portfolio within a capital works program exceeding $70 million.

The role reports to the Manager Program Management and focuses on governance, delivery performance and organisational capability across roads, water, wastewater and community facilities.