Senior Project Manager

Townsville City Council; Townsville City; On-site; AUD 112,000 - 137,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

5 weeks annual leave

13.5% superannuation

Leave loading

3 weeks Personal/Carers Leave

14 weeks Parental Leave

Domestic and Family Violence Leave

Uniforms and PPE provided

Job summary

Townsville City Council is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead the safe, timely and cost-effective delivery of capital works in Townsville.

You will champion governance, strengthen project and contract management, and build productive relationships across Council, industry and the community. A Diploma in Project Management is essential, with 5–7 years’ experience in project management or contract lifecycle roles.

Qualifications

• Five to seven years’ demonstrated experience in project management, finance, contract management, or as a Superintendent or Superintendent’s Representative.
• Highly developed leadership, negotiation, interpersonal and communication skills in a collaborative environment.
• Strong knowledge of procurement, contracting, finance and workplace health and safety obligations relevant to local government.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects and portfolio resources to achieve safety, quality, time, budget and community outcomes.
• Manage project change, risks and opportunities across the project and contract lifecycle.
• Lead contract procurement activities, including pre-market and post-market submissions and value-for-money tender assessments.
• Provide expert advice on contract management, contract administration, project budgets, governance and financial principles.
• Build strong relationships with community members, contractors, consultants and internal stakeholders.
• Mentor Project Managers and Project Officers and promote best-practice delivery.

Skills

Project governance

Leadership

Contract management

Negotiation

Communication

Education

Diploma in Project Management

Job description

Division/Section: Infrastructure and Operations

Position Type: Permanent Full Time (9 day fortnight, 36.25 hours/week)

Salary Range: LGO8 $124,100 per annum + super

Application Close: 11:45pm, 5 November 2026

Location: Townsville

Townsville City Council is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead the safe, timely and cost-effective delivery of quality projects for our community. Reporting to the General Manager Project Management Office, you will champion sound governance, strengthen project and contract management practices, and build productive relationships across Council, industry and the community.

Why this role matters

• Lead a portfolio of capital works aligned with Council’s strategic and operational priorities.
• Influence project governance, contract management and continuous improvement across the organisation.
• Mentor project professionals and help build a collaborative, accountable and customer-focused culture.
• Contribute directly to delivering Council’s Corporate Plan and growing Townsville.

More About the Role

• Lead projects and portfolio resources to achieve agreed safety, quality, time, budget and community outcomes.
• Manage project change, risks and opportunities across the project and contract lifecycle.
• Lead contract procurement activities, including pre-market and post-market submissions and value-for-money tender assessments.
• Provide expert advice on contract management, contract administration, project budgets, governance and financial principles.
• Build strong relationships with community members, contractors, consultants and internal stakeholders.
• Mentor Project Managers and Project Officers and promote best-practice delivery
• Model positive safety leadership so Everyone Goes Home Safe Today.

What you’ll bring

• A Diploma in Project Management or a similar related competency. (Essential)
• Five to seven years’ demonstrated experience in project management, finance, contract management, or as a Superintendent or Superintendent’s Representative across the project and contract lifecycle.
• Highly developed leadership, negotiation, interpersonal and communication skills, with experience leading teams in a supportive and collaborative environment.
• Strong knowledge of procurement, contracting, finance and workplace health and safety obligations relevant to local government.
• Demonstrated experience administering AS 4000-1997 Construct, AS 4122-2010 Consultancy and AS 4902-2000 Design and Construction contracts.
• Construction Industry General Induction and a current unrestricted Queensland “C “class driver licence. (Essential)
• Membership of the Australian Institute of Project Management as a Certified Practicing Project Manager (CPPM) (Highly Desirable)

For further information review the Position Description.

Townsville City Council is the largest local government authority in Northern Australia. We’re committed to supporting our people through a strong focus on work–life balance, a positive and inclusive culture, and a shared passion for making a meaningful impact in our community.

We have a range of benefits that confirm this commitment:

• 5 weeks annual leave + 17.5% leave loading
• 3 weeks Personal/Carers Leave
• 14 weeks paid Parental Leave
• Domestic and Family Violence Leave
• Natural Disaster Leave
• Uniforms and PPE provided (if applicable)
• Annual wage progression
• Up to *13.5% Superannuation employer contribution for contributing members
• Salary Sacrifice opportunities
• Access to a range of learning and development opportunities, including on-the-job learning and formal training programs
• Fitness Passport program offering discounted membership to selected health and wellbeing facilities
• Employee Loyalty Program offering discounts at selected local businesses
• Employee Assistance Program

* The Council contribution to employees' superannuation for contributing employees shall be 13.5% of the employees' ordinary time earnings subject to the employee contributing a minimum of 6% of their ordinary time earnings.

Contact Person: Danielle

Contact Email: ***@townsville.qld.gov.au (for position enquiries only)

We are committed to creating a safe and inclusive workplace where diverse styles, backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, encouraged, and respected. People from diverse backgrounds (including but not limited to, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, people with diverse gender identities and sexualities, people from different cultural and linguistic backgrounds, people with disability, and veterans) are encouraged to apply!

All successful candidates are required to undergo drug and alcohol testing as part of the recruitment process. Please be aware Townsville City Council has a ‘zero tolerance’ policy to drugs and alcohol in the workplace.

If you need any adjustments to be made to the recruitment process or if you would like to discuss any accessibility requirements, please contact**************@townsville.qld.gov.au or phone [phone]*** for a confidential discussion.