Project and Transaction Lead

Project and Transaction Lead

The City of Gold Coast is Australia's second-largest local government authority, and our people are united in their passion for delivering the best for our City.

Why join the City of Gold Coast? What's in it for you?

When you join the City of Gold Coast, we provide pathways and opportunities for you to grow and achieve your potential; we look out for your health and well-being with our Fitness Passport and Employee Assistance Programs, and we offer flexible work and hybrid office/work from home options to allow you to have more time doing the things you enjoy. In addition, we have a generous superannuationscheme and an employee-driven Social Club to get you amongst the action!

About your new role

In this role, you will be part of driving positive change across the Gold Coast. As part of our small team, you'll be responsible for developing new and planned project opportunities for the Gold Coast, considering their feasibility, and determining their economic, social, environmental and/or aesthetic impact on the Gold Coast.

The high-profile nature of the proposals and projects we investigate makes this an exciting environment, with complex problems to solve and challenging deadlines to meet. Examples of projects that the team have recently been involved in include:

• Home of the Arts (HOTA) - Future Stages Assessment including business case and feasibility
• HOTA Digital Education, Production and Screen Facility
• Springbrook Cableway Prefeasibility
• Screen Industry Project, Yatala
• Gold Coast Dive Attraction
• Disaster and Emergency Management Centre

From concept to completion, you'll be instrumental in delivering projects that leave a lasting impact on our communities, environment, and economy. If you're ready to make a difference, we want to hear from you!

For more information about this role, please view the attached position brief. To access this document, click the paperclip icon in the top right corner of this screen. 

What you bring to your new role

• A strong technical foundation in a field such as engineering, architecture, town planning, business or related areas
• Strong project management skills and experience with the ability to develop, administer and manage complex projects and resources effectively
• Strong analytical skills plus a capacity for planning, careful judgement and a thoughtful/innovative approach.
• Strong leadership qualities with the ability to motivate project resources and influence others in a desired direction to achieve positive outcomes.
• Demonstrated ability to negotiate and liaise at the highest levels in both the public and private sectors.
• Project and commercial transaction management skills in the feasibility, business case development, planning, design, procurement and delivery of key city building and economic works/projects.

How to apply for this role

Click on the 'Apply' button below to complete your online application. Please upload your current resume and a cover letter (no more than two pages) that demonstrates how you meet the requirements of this role. Please ensure each document is within a 2MB file size limit, preferably in PDF format.

As part of our selection process, you may be required to undertake a one-way video interview via Criteria, face-to-face or virtual interview via Microsoft Teams. You may also be required to undertake reference checks via Xref, police checks, employment history checks, qualification checks and drug and alcohol testing.

The City of Gold Coast is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to promoting an inclusive and diverse workplace. We are committed to supporting an environment where all employees, regardless of their differences or similarities, feel valued, respected and supported. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander persons are encouraged to apply.

Please note applications for all of our vacancies close at 10.30pm on the listed closing date.