Senior project manager

Division / Section

Infrastructure and Operations / Capital Delivery

Position Type

Permanent Full Time (9 day fortnight, 36.25 hours/week)

Salary Range

Base Salary $119,326 - $134,802 per annum + super

Location

143 Walker Street, Townsville City

Application Close

11:45pm, Wednesday 24 June 2026

Responsibilities

We're looking for an experienced Senior Project Manager with a strong background in local government or other public sector environments to play a key role in delivering major capital works for the community. In this role, you'll lead the delivery of projects while ensuring they meet quality expectations and comply with Council's Project Management Framework and governance requirements. You'll oversee portfolio resources to keep projects aligned with strategic priorities, manage risks, change and opportunities, and provide high‐level expertise in contract management, procurement and administration. Working closely with internal teams, contractors, consultants and the community, you'll build strong relationships, support engagement activities, and promote a consistent PMO approach across the organisation. You'll also mentor and guide Project Managers and Project Officers, driving best practice and continuous improvement, while providing accurate reporting and maintaining a strong focus on performance and outcomes.

Qualifications and Experience

• Diploma in Project Management or similar‐related competency (Essential).
• Construction Industry White Card (30215 QLD) (Essential).
• Current "C" class driver's licence (Essential).
• Tertiary level qualifications in engineering, town planning, architecture or other related field.
• Substantial experience in delivering infrastructure projects across the project life cycle including records keeping, governance and financial principles.
• Highly developed leadership, interpersonal, negotiation and communication skills with experience leading teams in a supportive and collaborative work environment.
• Ability to provide expert advice in the management and administration of project issues.
• Experience in multi‐faced stakeholder management and responding constructively to operational and strategic challenges.
• Demonstrated experience with the Administration of AS 4000‐1997 Construct, AS 4122‐2010 Consultancy and AS4902‐2000 Design and Construction Contracts.
• Ability to obtain Australian Institute of Project Management (AIPM) Certified Practising Senior Project Manager (CPSPM).

Benefits

• 5 weeks annual leave + 17.5% leave loading
• 3 weeks Personal/Carers Leave
• 14 weeks paid Parental Leave
• Domestic and Family Violence Leave
• Natural Disaster Leave
• Annual wage progression
• Up to 13.5% Superannuation employer contribution for contributing members
• Salary Sacrifice opportunities
• Access to a range of learning and development opportunities, including on‐the‐job learning and formal training programs
• Fitness Passport program offering discounted membership to selected health and wellbeing 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.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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!

Drug and Alcohol Policy

All successful candidates are required to undergo drug and alcohol testing as part of the recruitment process. Townsville City Council has a 'zero tolerance' policy to drugs and alcohol in the workplace.