AddressJoin Mackay Regional Council as a Civil Rehabilitation Projects Manager on a 2-year fixed term contract. Oversee DRFA event claims, strategic resilience projects, and quarry rehabilitation. Lead high-value, complex projects ensuring safety, cost-effectiveness, and quality. Bring your extensive project management and quarry rehab experience to a dynamic team in a vibrant, growing region. Apply now and make a significant impact!
About this opportunity:
We are seeking an experienced Civil Rehabilitation Projects Manager for a 2-year fixed term contract. This role, working under broad direction, will oversee all Disaster Restoration Funding Arrangements (DRFA) event claims, strategic resilience projects, and funding applications. Additionally, you will manage the quarry operations rehabilitation program.
Reporting to the Executive Manager of Civil Operations, this position is accountable for the overall direction, coordination, implementation, execution, control, and completion of assigned projects and programs. You will ensure these projects meet agreed criteria, adhering to commercially competitive standards for safety, cost, timeliness, quality, scope, and customer satisfaction, in alignment with company strategy, commitments, and goals.
Essential Qualifications, Experience & Skills:
- QLD "C" Class Drivers Licence
- Tertiary qualifications in Engineering, Project Management, Construction Management, or an equivalent relevant qualification, along with extensive relevant experience.
- Membership in a Project Management professional body such as the Project Management Institute or another relevant industry association (highly desirable).
- Significant experience as a project manager, with demonstrated expertise in handling high-value, highly complex projects, with a focus on quarries and rehabilitation.
- Substantial experience in developing and maintaining effective working relationships.
- Substantial experience in supervising staff, and managing consultants, contractors, and suppliers.
If you meet these qualifications and are ready to take on a challenging and rewarding role, we encourage you to apply. Join us in making a significant impact through strategic resilience and Rehabilitation Projects.
Why work for Mackay Regional Council?
Mackay Regional Council offers a dynamic, progressive and financially sound local government, with responsibility for $3.5 billion worth of assets and employing almost 1200 dedicated staff in a vibrant, rapidly growing region where sugar, mining, beef, tourism and retail drive the economy. Mackay is located halfway between Brisbane and Cairns and is truly the heart of Queensland, covering 7,622 square kilometres of rainforest, Natural Parks, historic townships, miles of golden beaches and more than 70 tropical islands. The Region boasts a vibrant economy offering an idyllic lifestyle on the Central Queensland coast, from picturesque beaches and nearby island resorts to beautiful rainforests. The Region has a great climate coupled with good quality education and health facilities.
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In addition to the above, we also offer the following employee benefits:
- Base hourly rate of $62.81 or $118,403.43 Base Salary p.a + applicable allowances.
- 11% superannuation.
- Choice of 4 or 5 weeks' annual leave with 17.5% leave loading.
- Flexible work arrangements with an RDO.
- May be eligible for salary sacrificing options.
- Learning and career development opportunities.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Employee health and wellbeing initiatives.
- Active Social Clubs.
Want to know more about this role?
View the Position Description (PD) for this role in the document attachments or for a confidential discussion about this opportunity, please contact Jamie Sleeman on 1300 622 529.
How to apply:
Prepare and submit your cover letter and resume, outlining your relevant experience for this role.
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We are an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer, where all applicants are treated fairly and respectfully and have equal access to all available opportunities. At Mackay Regional Council, diversity is about creating a respectful and inclusive workplace that recognises our employees' unique contributions and perspectives, working together to deliver extraordinary results.
