Description
The role of Group Leader is suited to a proactive individual who is looking to take the next step in their career to take on people leadership duties and responsibilities as well as being technically astute to guide and deliver projects for our clients. Stantec's community development team are responsible for the delivery of a variety of projects across numerous disciplines and sectors of all sizes including but not limited to greenfield master planned communities, Local government infrastructure (roads, footpaths, water, wastewater etc.) and more. The suitable candidate will have a diverse and dynamic history of project delivery and management.
Key Responsibilities
You will be directly responsible for the management and strategic direction of all aspects of the Community Development team within our Maroochydore office. In this role you will be required to ensure that you provide local staff with your expertise to manage the financial performance and overall quality of projects while also ensuring that the staff's health and well‐being is a key priority, and the office maintains a strong culture. You will be representing the company externally to clients and play a senior and active role in both developing new relationships and managing existing ones.
You will enjoy a diverse position and will need to have the ability to multitask and share your time between project involvement, business development, group performance and management responsibilities. You will have the opportunity to be part of a business that is working on the largest residential communities in Queensland and Australia.
Day‐to‐Day Tasks
* Management of current and future workloads within Maroochydore Community Development team to achieve financial targets.
* Support and offer guidance to Project Leads, Engineers and Graduate Engineers to enable them to perform successfully at all levels.
* Ensure that the team maintains an appropriate level of service to key Clients.
* Design, documentation and construction phase activities including project review, liaison with client and consultant team, liaison with authorities, reporting, contract administration and quality audits.
* Facilitate knowledge sharing and proactively engage with your discipline colleagues with this business unit in QLD/WA/NT.
* Adhere to professional standards, ethics and Stantec quality procedures.
* Contribute to our company culture.
* Project Management and Proposal/Pursuit experience are desired.
Key Qualifications
* Bachelor of Civil Engineering
* Registered Professional Engineer of Queensland
* Previous experience in a consulting environment ideally within Land, Urban and Subdivisions
* Strong client relationships in South East Queensland
* Knowledge of relevant Australian Standards
* Experience in the development of Performance Solutions
* Competence and effort in managing risk exposure
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Benefits
* Genuine Flexible Working Arrangements – Including work from home opportunities, provision for school term contracts, job sharing and part time employment.
* Option to purchase up to 4 weeks additional leave.
* Learning and Talent Development Programs – Including Global programmes, online learning and on‐the‐job learning
* Mentoring for your own development and the opportunity to mentor others
* A friendly team environment, with dedicated and enthusiastic staff committed to producing high quality service and deliverables
* Professional Memberships
* Salary Continuance Insurance (SCI)
* Mental Health and Wellbeing Programs
* Service Recognition Awards
* Employee Assistance Program
Job Details
Location: Australia – Queensland – Maroochydore
Organization: BC-3047 CommDev-AU Queensland
Employee Status: Regular
Job Level: Individual Contributor
Travel: No
Schedule: Full‐time
Job Posting: Oct 23, 2025, 10:12:55 PM
Req ID: 250002LS
Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibits discrimination on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with local, state and federal laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment. EEO including Disability/Protected Veterans.
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