Senior Project Manager

Cairns Regional Council; Cairns Regional; On-site; AUD 102,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Fitness Passport - subsidised health &

Recharge with up to 5 weeks annual

Personal leave up to 3 weeks

Paid parental leave up to 14 weeks

Learning and development opportunities

Salary sacrifice opportunities

Relocation assistance may be available

Job summary

Cairns Regional Council is seeking two Senior Project Managers to lead major technology and business transformation initiatives at the Cairns Council. Based in Council Chambers, you will drive delivery of complex programs, using robust governance and PM practices to ensure on-time, on-budget outcomes.

The role requires strong leadership, multi-stream management, and stakeholder engagement across the organization.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in Project Management.
• Demonstrated capability to lead a large-scale project to successful completion.
• Experience managing multiple work streams across projects.
• Knowledge of project briefs, risk management, quality and communication plans.

Responsibilities

• Use project management and governance methods to achieve outcomes.
• Develop and execute project management plans.
• Monitor and report on scope, schedule, budget and quality.
• Ensure projects meet scope, timeframe, cost and quality criteria.
• Develop relationships within the I&TS Branch and with vendors.
• Provide sound recommendations on risk mitigation and actively solve customer problems.

Skills

Project management

Team leadership

Stakeholder management

Governance practices

Change management

Education

Tertiary qualifications in information management/IT/PM

Demonstrated PM experience

Job description

Senior Project Manager (2 Positions Available)

Requisition Number: 1364

Salary Range: $102,167.42 - $120,402.98 pro rata per annum

Position Type: 1 x Full-Time Permanent

1 x Full-time Maximum Term until 31 July 2028

Location: Council Chambers, 119-145 Spence Street, Cairns

Application Close Date: Sunday, 22 November 2026 at 11.30pm AEST

Are you an experienced project leader who thrives on delivering complex, high-impact initiatives?

We are seeking two (2) Senior Project Manager’s to drive the successful delivery of major technology and business transformation projects that support strategic outcomes across Council.

What You'll Be Doing:

Use suitable project management and governance methods to ensure the agreed project outcomes are achieved, including:

• Develop and execute project management plans.
• Monitor and report on the status of projects (scope, schedule, budget and quality).
• Ensure projects are delivered to the agreed scope, timeframe, cost and quality criteria.
• Develop and grow collaborative relationships within the I&TS Branch.
• Negotiate contracts and manage vendor relationships.
• Contribute to improvements in project management and governance methodologies and practices.
• Provide excellent customer service and to actively work to solve customer problems.
• Assume project management responsibility for a program of works and report on key project milestones providing sound recommendations on risk mitigating strategies.

What We Are Looking For:

• Tertiary qualifications and/or relevant experience in an Information Management, Information Technology or Project Management related discipline.
• Significant experience in Project Management.
• Demonstrated capability to effectively lead and steer a team for a large-scale, multifaceted project to successful completion, within the stipulated timeframe.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple work streams concurrently across one or more projects.
• Significant knowledge of project management and governance practices – developing project briefs, project management plans, risk management plans, quality plans and communication plans from small to large projects.
• Significant experience in successfully implementing change in business processes and systems across a multi-functional organisation.

If you're a strategic thinker, experienced leader, and results-driven project professional ready for your next challenge, we'd love to hear from you!

Some benefits we offer:

• Achieve work / life balance with flexible working arrangements
• Fitness Passport - subsidised health and well-being memberships (gym/swimming pool)
• Recharge with up to 5 weeks annual leave
• Up to 3 weeks personal leave
• Cherish family time with up to 14 weeks paid parental leave
• Grow personally and professionally with learning and development opportunities
• Salary sacrifice opportunities
• Relocation assistance may be available for preferred candidates.

We are committed to:

• Fostering a collaborative and inclusive work environment
• Embracing innovation and continuous improvement
• Cultivating a culture of professional growth and support

Now we want to hear about YOU!

Council’s Recruitment Team can be contacted via:

Phone: [phone]

Website: Employment at Council | Cairns Regional Council