Strategic Program Director - Metro Wave 3 & MRI Interchange

Hudson; Tanawha; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Hudson is seeking a Project Director to lead Wave Stage 3 (Metro) and the Mooloolah River Interchange Program in Queensland. The role demands strong governance, strategic advice and cross‑functional leadership across internal teams, partners and government interfaces.

The appointee will ensure safe, value‑driven delivery with accountable decision‑making, while maintaining public-interest outcomes and operational readiness for complex infrastructure initiatives.

Qualifications

• Senior leadership experience across major projects or programs with accountability for outcomes, people, risk and stakeholder confidence.
• Strong command of project, program, commercial and contract management principles.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, development, procurement, delivery, integration or operational readiness of an allocated program function, project or work package.
• Translate program objectives into clear priorities, accountabilities, delivery plans and measurable outcomes.
• Lead and develop multidisciplinary teams and coordinate internal specialists, advisors, delivery partners, consultants and contractors.
• Monitor and report performance against approved scope, time, cost, quality, safety, risk, sustainability, stakeholder and service outcomes.
• Provide strategic, commercial, technical and delivery advice to senior leaders and governance bodies.

Skills

Senior leadership

Project management

Contract management

Risk management

Stakeholder engagement

Governance

Communication

Team leadership

Job description

Hudson is seeking a Project Director to lead Wave Stage 3 (Metro) and the Mooloolah River Interchange Program in Queensland. The role demands strong governance, strategic advice and cross‑functional leadership across internal teams, partners and government interfaces.

The appointee will ensure safe, value‑driven delivery with accountable decision‑making, while maintaining public-interest outcomes and operational readiness for complex infrastructure initiatives.