* Full Time | 9-day fortnight | 36 hours
* From $121,839 plus Superannuation
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About the role
We’re looking for a Senior Project Manager to oversee the delivery of complex municipal infrastructure projects, including bridge reconstruction and rehabilitation, landslip remediation and retaining wall repair and reconstruction, road reconstruction, pedestrian bridge reconstruction and rehabilitation, as well as public transport, intelligent transport systems, and other specialised transport initiatives.
You’ll take ownership of projects from early planning through to construction, ensuring outcomes are practical, compliant, and aligned with broader city objectives. This role blends technical expertise, leadership, and strategic oversight to deliver infrastructure that meets real community needs.
Responsibilities include:
* Overseeing end-to-end delivery of major infrastructure projects
* Coordinating multidisciplinary teams, including external consultants and contractors
* Providing expert guidance to support design, procurement, and delivery decisions
* Navigating regulatory and compliance requirements across all project stages
* Identifying and resolving complex transport and network challenges
* Mentoring and supporting junior project officers and project managers
We’re looking for people who have:
* Demonstrated experience delivering complex infrastructure or transport projects
* Demonstrated experience with delivering bridge rehabilitation projects
* Highly developed stakeholder engagement and communication skills
* Strong analytical and problem-solving capability
* Decisive leader with a high level of accountability
* Confidence to communicate complex information clearly and effectively
* Proactive approach to risk identification and mitigation
* Adaptable and responsive in dynamic project environments
Be part of shaping the Gold Coast’s future
The Gold Coast is inspired by lifestyle and driven by opportunity. We are the second largest Council in Australia.
We care about being the most flexible government organisation in Australia. We have a range of benefits to help you create the right balance:
* 9-day fortnight
* Flexible work arrangements to suit your lifestyle, including hybrid/work from home options, flexible working hours and locations
* Personal and professional development courses
* Access to 350+ fitness facilities through Fitness Passport
* 4 free confidential counselling sessions a year for you or an immediate family member
* 1 free nutritionist and financial advice session per year
We pride ourselves on our shared mission of being a high-performing, customer-focused organisation which delivers value-for-money services to the community.
How to applyTo submit your application, please click apply now and complete the application form. You will be required to upload your resume and a cover letter (no more than two pages) outlining how your skills, experience and personal attributes will enable you to be successful in this role. Please note that you may also be asked to provide relevant qualifications, where applicable.
Contact Person Tiffen Roberts
Contact Email *********@goldcoast.qld.gov.au
Closing Date Sunday 17th May 2026/11:59pm AEDT
Our selection process may include a one-way video interview via Criteria, a face-to-face or virtual interview via Microsoft Teams, reference checks via Xref and additional checks including police checks, employment history checks, qualification checks, pre-employment medical reviews and drug and alcohol testing.
We’re committed to creating a diverse workplace and inclusive culture. We take pride in people who align with our high-performance principles. We believe that the diverse makeup of our workforce reflects the community we serve. We consider all qualified candidates for employment, irrespective of race, age, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, or other protected characteristics by law.