Senior Project Manager (Remote)

Why work with us?

At Council, we’re proud of our region. We collaborate with community to achieve truly sustainable outcomes, enhance our enviable lifestyle, and create award-winning places and spaces that are uniquely Sunshine Coast. So, if you love it here as much as we do, and you want to shape our region for the future – you’ll want to join our team!

With the vision to be Australia’s most sustainable region – Healthy, Smart, and Creative, council is at the forefront of delivering a number of region-shaping projects that will see the region become a hub for innovation, entrepreneurship and creativity, along with opportunities and a lifestyle for all to enjoy.

About the Role

The Project Delivery Branch provides project management services to clients and customers across the organisation including consultation, coordination and management of the delivery of capital works projects through engagement of internal and external service providers ensuring timely, best value program delivery.

The Senior Project Manager manages various priority capital works projects of differing complexity for a range of internal clients to deliver positive and sustainable outcomes to the Sunshine Coast Council region.

• Application of strong program and project management discipline, technique and skill for optimal delivery results.
• Procurement management and documentation including quote and tender scopes, briefs, and specifications in accordance with organisational policy.
• Lead internal and external project teams through all phases of project delivery including development of technical scopes and briefs, and the management of consultants contracted to Council.
• Develop and implement effective communication tools including project charters, project management and communication plans to ensure all client requirements are considered and all stakeholders are kept well informed.

About you

As a Senior Project Manager in the Civil Projects Team, you will have comprehensive understanding of a large range of civil infrastructure elements, particularly relevant to local governments including structures, transport, waste, environmental, earthworks, stormwater, electrical and hydraulic.

You will possess substantial program and project management experience in project development, management, economic analysis, financial management, and the coordination and delivery of projects requiring high levels of consultation, integration, and negotiation to achieve successful outcomes.

As the Senior Project Manager, you will have demonstrated strong leadership skills and experience to lead and empower others, develop and coach team members and foster a workplace culture consistent with Council’s corporate values, with advanced interpersonal and communication skills.

As a requirement of this role, you will possess tertiary qualifications in Project Management, Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, Planning, or other similar qualifications relevant to the field and substantial relevant experience.

You will also possess a Queensland White Card/Construction Industry Induction Card (CPCCWHS1001 – Prepare To Work Safely In The Construction Industry)

Our Culture & Employee Benefits

Council is committed to creating an inclusive, culturally diverse, healthy, skilled and dedicated workplace culture. As an employee you will enjoy a range of benefits and working styles to suit you:

• Wellbeing: Your wellbeing is important to us therefore we offer a number of different initiatives such as discounted health related memberships, fitness passport, employee assistance program and development opportunities. 
• Flexibility: We know it is important to balance life and work, therefore we offer flexible working arrangements, including a hybrid WFH model that help you be your best.
• Extras: Those extras make a difference therefore we offer salary packaging options on novated leases, superannuation, smartphones and devices. We also pay you 17.5% leave loading and generous Superannuation.

How to apply

Your written application should include:

• A 1-2 page cover letter demonstrating your ability to fulfil the mandatory and desirable requirements on the Position Profile. Keep the key responsibilities in mind when addressing this criteria; and
• A current resume or curriculum vitae.

Once you have these two documents ready, click ‘Apply Now’ and follow the prompts to complete your application.

Further Information

Helpful information to assist you in completing your application is available on the Sunshine Coast Council website.

To learn more about Council’s vision and projects, you can view the Corporate Plan 2023-2027.

For specific enquiries contact Ryan Butler during business hours on 0418 737 949.

We’re working hard to create an inclusive workplace that reflects the diverse community we serve. If you require adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process, please reach out to the Recruitment Team joinusnow@sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au.

At Sunshine Coast Council, we embrace differences in gender, age, ethnicity, race, cultural background including First Nations, disability, religion and sexual orientation. To deliver the best service to our region we want a workforce that reflects the diverse community that we serve. Sunshine Coast Council strongly encourages all suitable applicants to apply for this role.