* Permanent Full Time opportunities available (9 day fortnight, 36.25 hours/week)
* Diploma qualifications in project management, or equivalent
* LGO 6-7 ($93,992 - $109,840 per annum + superannuation) based on skills, qualifications and experience
Why Choose Us
Townsville City Council is the largest local government authority in Northern Australia. We are committed to creating value by growing Townsville through driving economic diversity and generating an enriching lifestyle.
Our organisation provides and maintains close to $9 billion worth of community assets including water and wastewater network and treatment plants, bridges, drainage, roads, waste management, community facilities, sporting venues and more.
We contribute to an active lifestyle for our residents and visitors through events, providing recreational facilities, protecting the natural environment and heritage, while creating a mentally and physically healthy city.
We are driving economic diversity and cultivating an enriching lifestyle, growing a city for this and future generations by building a vibrant, sustainable and innovative city.
Council's vision is for Townsville to be a connected, lifestyle driven and innovation focused city while continuing to deliver service excellence and to be led by our community to create an exciting today and future.
Our Vision:
A globally connected community driven by lifestyle and nature.
Our Purpose:
Grow Townsville
Our Values:
Safety, Excellence, Respect, Value, Enjoyment
About The Role
Join our Capital Delivery team and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our community
In this dynamic position, you'll provide essential administration, planning, coordination, and control support to ensure successful delivery of Council's capital projects. With responsibility for managing programs and projects from start to finish, you'll drive outcomes that meet time, cost, and quality benchmarks while aligning with Council's policies and governance frameworks.
You'll develop and implement project management plans and manage change and risk. Your expertise will ensure stakeholders, from residents and businesses to Councillors and government agencies, are informed and engaged throughout the project lifecycle.
If you're ready to make an impact and deliver projects that matter, we want to hear from you
About You
Our ideal candidate will have:
* Diploma qualifications in project management, or equivalent.
* Current "C" class licence.
* Capacity to obtain Certified Practicing Project Manager (CPPM - Australian Institute of Project Management).
* Substantial experience in project management across the planning and delivery lifecycle and within a structured project management framework.
* Experience in capital infrastructure works (e.g. design, construction, procurement, contract management).
* Demonstrated highly developed leadership, interpersonal and communication skills with experience in multi-faceted stakeholder management.
How To Apply
Your application can be submitted through the 'Apply' button. Please include a cover letter (maximum 2 pages), outlining how your skills, qualifications and experience would allow you to achieve success in this role. We also will require your resume and attached copies of any licences and qualifications as per the key requirements of the role.
If you wish to discuss this position further, please contact Abby (Project Director) on during business hours only. Abby will not be available from 25 December 2025 to 11 January 2026.
For Further Information Review The Position Description.
Closing Date: 11.45pm, Sunday 18 January 2026
What We Offer
* 17.5% annual leave loading
* Up to 5 weeks annual leave
* Up to 3 weeks Personal/Carers Leave
* 14 weeks paid Parental Leave
* Domestic and Family Violence Leave
* Natural Disaster Leave
* Up to *13.5% Superannuation employer contribution for contributing members
* Salary Sacrifice opportunities
* Learning and Development opportunities
* Fitness Passport program offering discounted membership to selected gym, pool, and yoga facilities
* Employee Loyalty Program offering discounts at selected local businesses
* Employee Assistance Program
* The Council contribution to employees' superannuation for contributing employees shall be 13.5% of the employees' ordinary time earnings subject to the employee contributing a minimum of 6% of their ordinary time earnings.
We are committed to creating a safe and inclusive workplace where diverse styles, backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, encouraged, and respected. People from diverse backgrounds (including but not limited to, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, people with diverse gender identities and sexualities, people from different cultural and linguistic backgrounds, people with disability, and veterans) are encouraged to apply
All successful candidates are required to undergo drug and alcohol testing as part of the recruitment process. Please be aware Townsville City Council has a 'zero tolerance' policy to drugs and alcohol in the workplace.
If you need any adjustments to be made to the recruitment process or if you would like to discuss any accessibility requirements, please contact
or phone for a confidential discussion.
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