Strategic Projects Lead — Shape Growth & Resilience

Douglas Shire Council; Douglas Shire; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12% superannuation

5 weeks annual leave

Nine-day fortnight

Salary sacrificing options

Health and wellbeing initiatives

Employee Assistance Program

Training and development

Social club

Job summary

Douglas Shire Council is seeking an experienced Strategic Projects Lead to steer planning and delivery of complex initiatives across strategy, infrastructure, planning, community, environment and economic development.

You will work with Council's leadership team, elected members, government agencies, consultants, industry and the community to turn priorities into practical outcomes for the Douglas Shire's long-term future.

Qualifications

• Qualifications in PM, business, planning, engineering or economics, or equivalent experience.
• Demonstrated experience leading complex strategic projects and managing multiple stakeholders.
• Strong strategic thinking, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience developing strategic plans, feasibility studies, business cases or similar.
• Strong project management, governance and communication skills.
• Experience working with government, consultants, industry and community stakeholders.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and drive projects through to delivery.
• A current Class C Driver Licence.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex strategic projects from conception to delivery.
• Coordinate with Council leadership, elected members and government agencies.
• Provide strategic advice and project leadership across strategy, infrastructure and environment.
• Manage multiple stakeholders and governance processes.
• Turn priorities into practical outcomes for the Douglas Shire.

Skills

Project Management

Strategic planning

Stakeholder management

Governance

Communication skills

Government experience

Driver Licence

Education

Relevant qualifications in PM/Business/Planning/Engineering/Economics

Job description

Douglas Shire Council is seeking an experienced Strategic Projects Lead to steer planning and delivery of complex initiatives across strategy, infrastructure, planning, community, environment and economic development.

You will work with Council's leadership team, elected members, government agencies, consultants, industry and the community to turn priorities into practical outcomes for the Douglas Shire's long-term future.