Senior Project Manager (Works)

South Burnett Regional Council; Nanango; On-site; AUD 108,000 - 114,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

9 Day Fortnight

Employer superannuation up to 12%

Relocation assistance

Job security

Competitive salary with regional cost

Job summary

South Burnett Regional Council in Nanango, QLD, is seeking an experienced Project Manager to coordinate and manage civil projects within the Works portfolio. You will oversee streetscaping, water infrastructure, and recreational facilities, delivering multiple projects under the Council’s PM framework.

Based in Nanango, you will bring 5–15 years’ civil project management experience, preferably with local government or utilities.

Qualifications

• Current C Class driver’s licence.
• White Card – General Safety Induction for Construction Worker Certification.
• Diploma in Project Management is mandatory.
• Certificate IV in Civil Construction and Supervision is mandatory.
• Degree Qualifications in Engineering and Project Management are desirable.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage projects and programmes within the Works portfolio.
• Deliver multiple civil works projects in streetscaping, urban/rural civil works, water infrastructure and recreational facilities.
• Adhere to the Council’s project management framework across a growing region.
• Bring 5–15 years’ civil engineering/project management experience, preferably in local government, utilities, or private sector infrastructure.

Skills

Project management

Road construction

Communication

Time management

MS Office

Education

Diploma in Project Management

Certificate IV in Civil Construction and Supervision

Degree in Engineering and Project Management (Desirable)

Tools

MS Office Suite

Corporate Software Systems

Job description

South Burnett Regional Council – Nanango QLD

South Burnett Regional Council is one of the largest employers within the region, with offices and depots located in Kingaroy, Nanango, Wondai, Murgon, Proston and Blackbutt.

Council recognises our key role we play within the community and the services we provide to our ratepayers & public members. We understand our duty to provide excellent customer service at the forefront of all our processes and services, to all stakeholders.

Council is comprised of three (3) Departments: Executive Services, Finance & Liveability, and Infrastructure. These Departments consist of multiple branches to ensure we provide efficient services and accurate information to our community. We believe our staff are our greatest asset in achieving objectives. With approximately 330 employees, Council takes a proactive approach towards recruitment and retention of high-calibre employees.

Further our commitment to our staff we pride ourselves on developing our staff members through our learning and development policy and procedure. Annual Employee Development Reviews are undertaken to ensure our staff are continuously developing.

Council is committed to providing a workplace that is safe and without risk to the health and safety of all employees, contractors, volunteers, work-experience students, visitors, and members of the public. We have adopted a Zero Harm Strategy to promote safety within the organisation. We recognise the importance of developing and maintaining healthy and safe working conditions in all workplaces and the importance of keeping the work health and safety practices in these workplaces under constant review.

South Burnett Regional Council are committed to establishing a harmonious and sustainable workforce. This is achieved by adhering to equitable recruitment practices and equal opportunity regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, disability, or sexual orientation.

About the Region

The South BurnettRegion is ideally situated just 2 - 3 hours' drive to Brisbane, Toowoomba, Sunshine Coast and Fraser Coast. The region is home to the stunning Bunya Mountains, where you can enjoy spectacular rainforest walks, nights by the fire in hidden chalets and the best scenic views Queensland has to offer. The South Burnett region is renowned for its great wine, gourmet foods and recreational facilities such as Lake Boondooma and Yallakool tourist parks.

About the role

Based in Nanango

Permanent Full Time

$108K - $114K per annum + Allowances + Super

Council is seeking an experienced project manager to coordinate and manage projects and programmes within the Works portfolio, including major streetscaping, urban and rural civil projects, water infrastructure and recreational facilities. The role will deliver multiple civil works projects simultaneously in accordance with Council’s project management framework across a growing region. The successful applicant will have 5-15 years’ experience in a civil engineers/project managers role with a background in local government, utilities, or private sector infrastructure.

Additional Factors

• Participation in after hours and weekend work is a requirement of this position

Mandatory Qualifications

• Minimum requirement of a current C Class driver’s licence.
• General Safety Induction for Construction Worker Certification - White Card.
• Minimum requirement of Diploma in Project Management.
• Certificate IV in Civil Construction and Supervision.
• Degree Qualifications in Engineering and Project Management (Desirable)

Benefits and perks

• Work/Life balance (9 Day Fortnight Roster) & regional lifestyle benefits of the South Burnett
• Up to 12% employer superannuation contribution
• Access to relocation support/incentives
• Long-term job security within Local Government
• Competitive salary with regional cost of living advantages

Skills and experience

Please address the following key selection criteria items below, as part of your application

• Demonstrated relevant project management experience with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously including the scoping, planning and efficient utilisation of resources.
• Proven success in the delivery of efficient and timely municipal road construction and maintenance projects in accordance with industry standards.
• Well-developed oral and communication skills including a high level of attention to detail and research skills.
• Sound level of computer skills including knowledge of the MS Office Suite and Corporate Software Systems.
• Excellent time management skills to achieve proficiency and effectiveness in establishing and managing work priorities and meeting deadlines.

Applicants must have the right to live and work in Australia to apply.

For further information please contact People and Culture on (07) 4189 9***.