Project Control Specialist

Project Control Specialist

Council is seeking to appoint a permanent full time Project Control Specialist to contribute to Council’s success.

• Work as part of a team in a flexible and supportive environment
• Enjoy variety in your work? | No two days are the same!
• Fast-paced, dynamic work environment, with opportunities for career development

About the Role

The purpose of this position is to manage and build appropriate processes and controls to enable the delivery of Council’s one-year capital program and three-year rolling Capital Project Portfolio.

You will bring:

• Bachelor Degree in Business or Construction Management (or related discipline) and/or demonstrated significant experience and success in Project Control, portfolio, program and project management driving success and business improvement.
• Proven experience developing, implementing and maintaining up to date strategies which integrate with other relevant policies, and decision-making frameworks.
• High level negotiation and communication skills to effectively investigate and analyse complex issues and work with senior management, employees, contractors and consultants. 
• Comprehensive experience developing reports and presentations (verbal and written English) and face to face interactions including recommendations, to Senior Management, CEO and Council on a broad range of issues (technical and non-technical) targeting audience requirements

Salary for this role is $102,034.45 plus superannuation.

Why work for GRC?

The Gladstone Region is a dynamic Central Queensland coastal region that provides an enviable lifestyle and economic stability for more than 63,000 residents. Gladstone Regional Council is committed to a dynamic, proud and diverse future for the Gladstone Region that focuses on working together to balance our region’s lifestyle and opportunity. Our success is built on a foundation of safe, engaged, high performing talent and teams and a values-based culture centred around our SERVICE principles.

• We are fortunate to live in an attractive, growing region and proud to provide opportunity for personal growth and career development for our employees. 
• We offer opportunities to grow your career within a progressive local government organisation and work in a high performing team that values your contribution. 
• You will be rewarded with a competitive salary including generous superannuation and a flexible roster that supports a generous work-life balance. 
• We offer a range of employee benefits including free physiotherapy, support services and discounted health cover and fitness memberships. 

Please be advised that the preferred candidate for this position, as a condition of employment, may be required to complete a criminal history check, a pre-employment medical or a skills assessment.

Council is committed to connecting with the Gladstone Regional community which values diversity and inclusion and encourages you to bring your whole self to work.  First Nations people are encouraged to apply.

Closing Date

12 noon Monday 26 February 2024.