Address- Permanent Full Time opportunity available (9 day fortnight)
- Associate Degree in Engineering or other related technical qualification
- LGO 6-7 ($91,619 - $107,067 per annum + superannuation) based on skills, qualifications and experience
- ET 6-7 (degree qualified) ($98,533 - $120,307 per annum + superannuation) based on skills, qualifications and experience
Why Choose Us
Townsville City Council is the largest local government authority in Northern Australia. We are committed to creating value by growing Townsville through driving economic diversity and generating an enriching lifestyle.
Our organisation provides and maintains over $7b worth of community assets including water and wastewater network and treatment plants, bridges, drainage, roads, waste management, community facilities, sporting venues and more.
We contribute to an active lifestyle for our residents and visitors through events, providing recreational facilities, protecting the natural environment and heritage, while creating a mentally and physically healthy city.
We are driving economic diversity and cultivating an enriching lifestyle, growing a city for this and future generations by building a vibrant, sustainable and innovative city.
Council’s vision is for Townsville to be a connected, lifestyle driven and innovation focused city while continuing to deliver service excellence and to be led by our community to create an exciting today and future.
Our Vision: A globally connected community driven by lifestyle and nature.
Our Purpose: Grow Townsville
Our Values: Safety, Excellence, Respect, Value, Enjoyment
About the Role
The Commercial and Project Services Division employs dedicated project management resources within sections responsible for delivery of capital works. These teams hold specialist project management staff who are experienced and skilled in: project management and capital delivery, procurement, contract administration, risk management and various engineering disciplines relevant to their field.
This role will develop project management plans and processes and execute the project delivery strategies to ensure quality of work and compliance with the Program and Project Management Framework (PPMF) and the PMO governance requirements.
This role will manage change, risks, and opportunities such that achievement of project goals for the Division is obtained and provide reports to Council and other governance entities as required for consideration and adoption of project activities e.g. tender ratifications.
About You
Our ideal candidate will have:
- Associate Degree in Engineering or other related technical qualification.
- Diploma qualifications in project management, or equivalent.
- Current “C” class licence.
- Capacity to obtain Certified Practicing Project Manager (CPPM- Australian Institute of Project Management).
- Strong experience in project management across the planning and delivery lifecycle and within a structured project management framework.
- Experience in capital infrastructure works (e.g. design, construction, procurement, contract management).
To achieve a higher level, you will have:
- Bachelor's degree in engineering (essential)
- Advanced Diploma qualifications in Project Management.
- Capacity to obtain Certified Practicing Senior Project Manager (CPSPM - Australian Institute of Project Management).
- RPEQ qualifications or ability to obtain RPEQ qualifications.
How to Apply
Your application can be submitted through the 'Apply' button. Please include a cover letter (maximum 2 pages), outlining how your skills, qualifications and experience would allow you to achieve success in this role. We also will require your resume and attached copies of any licences and qualifications as per the key requirements of the role.
For further information review the Position Description.
Closing Date: 11.45pm, Thursday 20 June 2024
What We Offer
- 17.5% annual leave loading
- Up to 5 weeks annual leave
- Up to 3 weeks Personal/Carers Leave
- 14 weeks paid Parental Leave
- Domestic and Family Violence Leave
- Natural Disaster Leave
- Up to *13.5% Superannuation employer contribution for contributing members
- Salary Sacrifice opportunities
- Learning and Development opportunities
- Fitness Passport program offering discounted membership to selected gym, pool, and yoga 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.
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!
If you need any adjustments to be made to the recruitment process or if you would like to discuss any accessibility requirements, please contact **************@townsville.qld.gov.au or phone 07 4727 9*** for a confidential discussion.
