INTERNAL ONLY - PROJECT MANAGER CIVIL AND TRANSPORT

Personnel Area: Brisbane Infrastructure

Branch: City Projects Office, Project Management

Salary Range: The position attracts a competitive remuneration and benefits package dependent on the skills and experience of the successful candidate

Work type: Temporary Full-time x 2 Positions

Duration: Up to two years (Extension/s thereafter but not guaranteed)

Location: Based at Green Square, Fortitude Valley, with potential on-site work requirements

City Projects Office (CPO) delivers Council’s projects and programs through effective project ownership, management, planning, and design. The Civil and Transport section of the Project Management Branch is responsible for managing the administration and delivery of major road upgrades, intersection upgrades, bikeways, minor schedules, district priorities, and flood recovery projects.

CPO is seeking two Project Managers: one for Civil projects and another for Roads/Transport. These roles involve leading the planning, design, and delivery of infrastructure projects, ensuring they meet budget and time requirements. You'll focus on customer service, technical excellence, and collaboration with teams to deliver high-impact projects, including road upgrades and transport initiatives. This is a great opportunity for experienced project managers to contribute to Brisbane's infrastructure and community.

Some of your day-to-day duties include:

• lead the planning, design, and delivery of civil and transport infrastructure projects
• coordinate timelines, budgets, and resources to ensure on-time, within-budget project completion
• provide technical advice and resolve issues related to project constraints and delivery
• engage with stakeholders to maintain high standards of customer service and project outcomes.

To be successful you will have:

• proven project management skills in civil and transport infrastructure
• strong technical knowledge in design and construction principles
• experience in budgeting, financial management, and project delivery
• excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities
• C class drivers’ licence.

Tertiary qualifications in Engineering and/or Registration as a Professional Engineer in Queensland or Chartered Status with Engineers Australia (or the ability to apply and gain RPEQ status within two months) is essential.

Benefits of working for Council include:

• flexible working hours, and flexible arrangements
• free gym and wellness centre
• award winning superannuation fund
• generous leave provisions
• competitive salary.

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How to apply:  Click on the 'I’m interested' button to complete your online application. Please upload your tailored resume and covering letter (of no more than one page) demonstrating your suitability to the position.

*Eligibility for internal only roles includes external applicants who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander and/or as a person living with a disability. Applicants from these groups are required to complete the diversity and inclusion questions on the application form to enable Council to determine eligibility.

This role may require a Criminal History Check.

For more information: Please call Tania Heyblom on 07 3178 2146.

People from diverse backgrounds, including those living with a disability and/or Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, who may have questions about the recruitment process or working at Council, are encouraged to reach out to the contact above, who can connect you with a member of Council’s Diversity and Inclusion team.

Application Closing Date: Friday, 25 October 2024 at 11:55pm (AEST).

Brisbane City Council is a multi-award winning accessible and inclusive workplace where our people represent the diverse communities we serve, are supported, and can feel safe. Council has been awarded Employer of the Year at the National Disability Awards and has been recognised multiple times with ‘Gold Employer’ status from the Australian Workplace Equality Index for LGBTI inclusion. #LI-DNI