Senior Project Manager

Queensland Government; Townsville City; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Training and professional development

Health and wellbeing reimbursement

Membership reimbursement

Generous leave provisions

Employee Assistance Program

Salary packaging options

Job summary

RoadTek in Townsville is seeking a seasoned project leader to deliver complex civil infrastructure and road maintenance projects within the Department of Transport and Main Roads. You will manage scope, budgets, schedules, risks and quality, while guiding project teams and contractors to successful outcomes.

Bring strong project management, contract administration and stakeholder engagement skills, with a track record in civil construction.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Project Management is required or highly regarded.
• Engineering-related qualifications are desirable for civil infrastructure projects.
• Experience delivering civil construction, road maintenance, or infrastructure projects is essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of complex civil infrastructure and road maintenance projects.
• Manage project scope, budgets, schedules, risks and quality outcomes.
• Provide leadership, guidance and support to project teams and contractors.
• Drive project performance through planning, stakeholder engagement and resource management.
• Ensure compliance with legislation, standards, policies and operational requirements.
• Foster a positive safety culture and inclusive workplace practices.

Skills

Project management

Contract administration

Stakeholder engagement

Leadership

Risk management

Education

Diploma in Project Management

Engineering-related qualifications

Job description

Working within one of Queensland's largest transport infrastructure businesses, you'll lead project teams, manage resources and budgets, engage with contractors and stakeholders, and ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently and to a high standard. This is an outstanding opportunity to apply your project management expertise while contributing to infrastructure that supports communities across the state.What you'll doLead the delivery of complex civil infrastructure and road maintenance projects.Manage project scope, budgets, schedules, risks and quality outcomes.Provide leadership, guidance and support to project teams and contractors.Drive project performance through effective planning, stakeholder engagement and resource management.Ensure compliance with relevant legislation, standards, policies and operational requirements.Foster a positive safety culture and promote inclusive and respectful workplace practices.What you'll bringYou will be a confident project leader with experience delivering civil construction, road maintenance, infrastructure or engineering-related projects. You'll demonstrate:Strong project management, contract administration and stakeholder engagement skills.Experience leading teams and coordinating contractors and suppliers.Sound knowledge of project management methodologies and delivery frameworks.The ability to make informed decisions, manage competing priorities and achieve results in complex environments.A commitment to safety, collaboration and continuous improvement.A Diploma in Project Management, engineering-related qualifications, and experience within the civil infrastructure industry will be highly regarded.Why join RoadTek?RoadTek is a commercial business within the Department of Transport and Main Roads, delivering transport infrastructure solutions across Queensland. Our people enjoy the benefits of working on meaningful projects while building rewarding long-term careers in a supportive and inclusive environment.We offer:Flexible working arrangements.Ongoing training and professional development opportunities.Study and research assistance.Health and wellbeing reimbursement initiatives.Professional membership reimbursement.Generous leave provisions.Employee Assistance Program support.Recognition and reward programs.Salary packaging options.Why Townsville?Townsville offers an unbeatable North Queensland lifestyle, combining a thriving regional city atmosphere with easy access to stunning beaches, Magnetic Island, outdoor adventures and a strong sense of community. With affordable living, excellent amenities and year-round sunshine, it's the ideal place to build your career while enjoying an exceptional lifestyle.If you're ready to lead significant infrastructure projects and help shape Queensland's transport network, we'd love to hear from you.Applications to remain current for 12 months.Job Ad Reference: QLD/705956/26Closing Date: Friday, 13 November 2026This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia License.