A Project Manager specialising in Business Reform is required for a temporary contract in Townsville.
Your new company
An exciting temporary opportunity to join a Federal Government Organisation in Townsville on an 11-week assignment has become available. This organisation is a modern, forward‑focused enterprise dedicated to delivering high‑quality services and sustainable value across its industry. Operating with a strong commitment to innovation, integrity, and long‑term resilience, the company focuses on solving complex challenges through evidence‑based strategies and collaborative partnerships.
Your new role
This role supports senior leadership in improving and modernising regulatory and permissions processes by coordinating and delivering ICT‑focused projects. The position works across multiple internal teams to drive business reform, strengthen risk‑based decision‑making frameworks, and ensure that regulatory workflows are efficient, consistent, and aligned with legislative requirements. A major component of the work during this period involves acting as the primary liaison between internal subject‑matter experts and an external contractor responsible for developing business requirements for a new permits data system. The role requires gathering and coordinating input from staff, translating complex legislative and operational needs into actionable technical requirements, and ensuring that project outputs align with organisational policy, regulatory obligations, and broader strategic objectives. Experience in federal government environments or permissions‑based regulatory systems is highly beneficial, given the need to apply statutory delegations and understand governance frameworks while supporting continuous system and process improvements.
What you'll need to succeed
* Agility and adaptability, with a willingness to embrace change and explore innovative ways of working.
* Demonstrated leadership behaviours at all levels, including accountability, initiative, and sound judgement.
* Strong collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively across teams to deliver shared outcomes.
* High personal drive, integrity, and professionalism, consistent with public‑sector standards.
* Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously, maintaining composure under pressure.
* Proven stakeholder and relationship management experience, including working with internal teams and external contractors.
* Experience managing and delivering projects, ideally in ICT, government, or regulatory environments.
* Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to translate complex information for diverse audiences.
* Strong attention to detail, ensuring accuracy in project deliverables, documentation, and decision‑support materials.
* Comfort working in a cohesive, team‑oriented environment, contributing positively to culture and shared goals.
* Ability to coordinate and synthesise technical, legislative, and operational information to support evidence‑based recommendations.
* Understanding of government procurement, budgeting, and compliance processes, or the ability to quickly learn these.
* (Desirable) Experience in a regulatory or permissions‑based environment, including administrative decision‑making.
What you'll get in return
If you are successful in this role, you will gain a fantastic opportunity to positively impact and project manage a cohort under an 11-week temporary contract, Monday - Friday. You will gain the chance to work as part of a dynamic & collaborative team, receiving an attractive APS6 hourly rate of pay+ Super.
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' or forward an up-to-date copy of your CV to, or call Kerry Martin now on If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.