INTERNAL ONLY - SENIOR WORK PROGRAM COORDINATOR

Personnel Area: Brisbane Infrastructure

Branch: Program Planning and Integration

Salary Range: Band 7 - $123,340 - $134,848 per annum plus superannuation

(Remuneration stated is for the full-time positions)

Work type: Temporary Full-time x 2 roles

Duration: Parks - up to June 2025, with the possibility of extension. Structures – up to February 2025, with the possibility of extension

 Our Business

Program Planning and Integration (PPI) is the primary connection point between Council’s policy and delivery areas across several of the city’s asset types. Whether it’s roads and drainage, structures, parks, trees or natural environment, our technical experts and asset advocates are proud to work in the interests of the community and environment, to strategically plan for the development, maintenance and growth of our assets.

Together, we are working to make our city shine – both now and into the future. 

The Roles

Two temporary opportunities to work collaboratively with asset owners and delivery partners and proactively seek to continually improve projects and processes, initiating and implementing business improvements.  Play a key part in coordinating a rolling program of works across assets, including reporting, budget management, planning, and delivery using project management framework. Provide expert advice and recommendations to ensure quality, safety and value outcomes for Council. Manage effective working relationships and deliver timely reporting on progress of program schedules.

Please ensure you respond to the application question to specify your preference on which role you are applying for and tailor your cover letter and resume to the essential criteria for the role.

Parks up to June 2025

Coordinate the programming, resourcing and delivery of parks capital projects, whilst collaborating with planning and delivery teams to ensure on time and within budget outcomes. Investigate complex requests and provide guidance and advice on operational issues and progress on project schedules. Monitor, manage and report on project expenditure, scope, delivery, timing, risks, and issues using sound project management methodology principles. Coordinate and liaise with a variety of stakeholders and prepare and present documentation in line with established governance requirements.

 Structures up to February 2025

Plan and deliver major and minor project schedules of asset management works for structures including bridges, culverts, boardwalks, ferry terminals, retaining walls, sea and river walls, and wharves Jetties and pontoons.

Coordinate the programming, resourcing and delivery of structural capital projects, whilst collaborating with planning and delivery teams to ensure on time and within budget outcomes. Investigate complex requests and provide guidance and advice on operational issues and progress on project schedules. Monitor, manage and report on project expenditure, scope, delivery, timing, risks, and issues using sound project management methodology principles. Coordinate and liaise with a variety of stakeholders and prepare and present documentation in line with established governance requirements.

 To be successful you will have:

• demonstrated high level program and project management skills  
• knowledge of project coordination policies and procedures
• experience in the planning, management and reporting of multiple schedules and related expenditure
• demonstrated leadership capabilities within a values-based culture
• highly developed and effective verbal and written communication skills.

It is mandatory for the structures role to hold a certificate IV, diploma or equivalent knowledge and experience in the area of project management.

Benefits of working for Council include:

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

Benefits of working for Council: CLICK HERE

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.

For more information: Please call Satty Rai on 07 3178 8253.

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: Thursday 19 September 2024 at 11:55pm

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.

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