Senior Project Manager (Operational Systems & Applications)

Department of Transport and Main Roads; Gold Coast City; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Professional development and study

Salary packaging

Generous leave entitlements

Health and wellbeing reimbursement

Membership fees reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Rewards and recognition programs

Job summary

RoadTek, a commercial business within the Department of Transport and Main Roads, seeks a Senior Project Manager to lead complex projects from initiation to delivery and manage budgets, schedules, procurement and stakeholder engagement. You will provide leadership to project managers and drive governance across RoadTek and the Department.

You will influence operational systems and service delivery, collaborate with senior leaders and industry professionals, and contribute to meaningful

Qualifications

• Accomplished project management professional with experience delivering complex change or continuous improvement initiatives in large operational environments.
• Ability to analyse complex issues, lead teams, build stakeholder relationships and drive outcomes.
• Strong governance, risk management and communication skills; passion for innovation and business improvement.

Responsibilities

• Manage complex projects from initiation through to delivery, overseeing scope, budgets, schedules, procurement, stakeholder engagement, governance and risk management.
• Provide leadership and guidance to project managers, fostering a strong project management culture.
• Collaborate with senior leaders, technical experts and key stakeholders across RoadTek and the Department of Transport and Main Roads.
• Lead high-impact business improvement and transformation initiatives.
• Influence operational systems, processes and service delivery across Queensland.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Governance

Risk management

Leadership

Job description

Senior Project Manager (Operational Systems & Applications)

As a member of our high-performing team, you will manage complex projects from initiation through to delivery, overseeing scope, budgets, schedules, procurement, stakeholder engagement, governance and risk management. You will provide leadership and guidance to project managers, foster a strong project management culture, and collaborate with senior leaders, technical experts and key stakeholders across RoadTek and the Department of Transport and Main Roads.

Why join RoadTek?

RoadTek is a commercial business within the Department of Transport and Main Roads, delivering transport infrastructure solutions that keep Queensland connected. We are a values-driven organisation that promotes safety, innovation, inclusion and continuous improvement.

Working with RoadTek means you'll have the opportunity to:

• Lead high-impact business improvement and transformation projects.
• Influence operational systems, processes and service delivery across Queensland.
• Work with a diverse network of stakeholders and industry professionals.
• Contribute to meaningful outcomes that support Queensland communities.
• Build your leadership capability within a large and respected organisation.

What you’ll bring:

You will be an accomplished project management professional with experience delivering complex change or continuous improvement initiatives in large operational environments. Your ability to analyse complex issues, lead teams, build stakeholder relationships and drive outcomes will enable you to succeed in this role. You will also bring strong governance, risk management and communication skills, along with a passion for innovation and business improvement.

At RoadTek, we invest in our people and offer a range of benefits, including:

• Flexible working arrangements and rostered days off.
• Professional development, training and study assistance.
• Salary packaging opportunities.
• Generous leave entitlements.
• Health and wellbeing reimbursement.
• Reimbursement of professional membership fees.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Reward and recognition programs.

Applications to remain current for 12 months.
Job Ad Reference: QLD/705572/26
Closing Date: Thursday, 12 November 2026