Supply Chain Branch – Project Director (QPMS Future State Project)
The Supply Chain Branch is seeking a Project Director to lead and manage the Queensland Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Services (QPMS) Future State Project. This new initiative will establish a sustainable, secure and compliant pharmaceutical manufacturing capability for Queensland and modernise manufacturing operations in a new, fit‑for‑purpose facility. The Project Director will have overall accountability to deliver construction/relocation management services and align the project with strategic objectives.
Your Key Responsibilities
* Adhere to defined service quality standards, health and safety policies and procedures to ensure high quality, safe services and workplaces.
* Oversee and manage the definition and successful completion of a large‑scale, complex project in line with Queensland Health project management methodologies and tools, including benefits management and risk and issue management, to ensure quality project outcomes.
* Provide leadership in the development of all project documentation and reporting, applying appropriate project management techniques, methodologies and tools to ensure successful outcomes.
* Develop strategies, tactics and measures to resolve business performance and management issues by leveraging available expertise in partnership with key stakeholders.
* Lead the evaluation of the infrastructure and site for a new QPMS location.
* Oversee and proactively manage, monitor and report on project performance against plans and deliverables, including construction‑related contractors, schedules, quality, risks, issues, interdependencies, scope and key performance indicators, ensuring appropriate level of priority, visibility and escalation.
* Define success metrics and indicators to measure, monitor and report on change, identifying trends, future demands and broader influences that may impact on achieving project outcomes.
* Strategically engage and maintain strong professional partnerships with internal and external stakeholders, facilitate effective communication channels to promote the successful adoption of change within the business, and foster relationships through lessons learned, feedback mechanisms and expectation management to drive engagement and positive outcomes.
* Provide strategic leadership and direction on navigating a complex environment to enable significant change and realisation and sustainability of business benefits.
* Negotiate and problem‑solve with a diverse and highly invested clientele.
* Collaborate with business partners on operational change and assess its impact on risk control frameworks, people, technology and processes.
* Work with Queensland Health employees to transfer knowledge and upskill to ensure capability is retained within the organisation.
* Manage capability and resource development by leading and mentoring, providing strong, measured leadership to create a culture of excellence through proactive engagement with stakeholders and continuous improvement feedback.
* Ensure compliance with the performance‑based requirements of the Building Code of Australia, Workplace Health and Safety Act and other relevant Australian Standards.
Reporting and Location
* A relevant qualification with adequate experience in project leadership, construction, construction safety or works planning would be well regarded.
* This role is primarily based at Herston.
Essential Experience Required for This Role
* Evidenced background in successfully managing and delivering complex projects to support strategic priorities.
* Well‑developed conceptual and analytical skills with a demonstrated ability to develop innovative and practical solutions for complex change projects.
* Expert knowledge of large‑scale project management practices, including application of appropriate methodologies and the ability to promote and provide advice on their use.
* Well‑developed leadership and team management skills.
* Highly developed negotiation, influencing, consultative, communication and interpersonal skills suited to supporting business change and handling critical, time‑sensitive issues.
* Ability to identify and drive process improvements by using evidence to demonstrate change needs and to communicate how change will be enacted.
* Proven issue identification, analytical and research skills, problem‑solving skills and a demonstrated ability to develop innovative, practical solutions and provide expert strategic advice to complex issues.
Contact & Application
To submit your application, please apply online using the appropriate link below or contact Kylie Graham in our Brisbane office, or email, quoting Ref No. 48188.
Applications close Friday 23 January at 10.00am. Your interest will be treated with the strictest confidentiality.
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Casual Loading
Please note that for all Australian based contract and temporary roles only, the pay rate is inclusive of a mandatory 25% casual loading. This excludes permanent and fixed‑term roles.
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