Senior Project Manager (Operational Systems & Applications), Transport And Main Roads

Queensland Government; Townsville City; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Rostered days off

Professional development, training and

Salary packaging opportunities

Generous leave entitlements

Health and wellbeing reimbursement

Reimbursement of professional member–?

Employee Assistance Program

Reward and recognition programs

Job summary

RoadTek, a commercial business within the Queensland Department of Transport and Main Roads, is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead complex projects from initiation to delivery across operational systems and applications in Townsville, Australia.

You will oversee scope, budgets, schedules, procurement, governance and risk, and provide leadership to project managers while collaborating with senior leaders and a wide network of stakeholders across RoadTek and the Department of Transport and

Qualifications

• Experience delivering complex change or continuous improvement initiatives in large operational environments.

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, 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.

Job description

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

Senior Project Manager (Operational Systems & Applications), Transport and Main Roads Townsville, Australia