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Form of workAre you passionate about driving impactful change and transformation? Join us as the Specialist Program Manager for Eco Tourism, where you'll lead the delivery of key projects aimed at expanding our eco-tourism infrastructure and enriching visitor and resident experiences.
You'll be responsible for scoping, planning, and de-risking strategic projects, working closely with both government entities and private sector partners. Your contributions will be instrumental in shaping the future of eco-tourism, with a focus on sustainable development and long-term conservation efforts.
We’re looking for people who have:
- Bachelor Degree of Project Management, Planning, Engineering or equivalent knowledge, paired with extensive experience leading strategic projects and programs
- 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
- Skilled and experienced in challenging the status quo to seek out mutually beneficial outcomes, while balancing political dynamics and community sensitivities.
For more information, access the position brief attached to the vacancy on our jobs portal.
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.
As a 5-star employer of choice, we care about being the most flexible government organisation in Australia. We have a range of benefits to help you create the right balance:
- Coaching and advice to develop your leadership competencies
- Mental heath training
- Study allowance provisions
- 4 free confidential counselling sessions a year for you or an immediate family member
- Salary sacrifice provisions including vehicles on novated lease and superannuation
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 apply
Click 'Apply' to submit your online application. Upload your Resume with a Cover Letter (of no more than 2 pages) outlining how your skills, experience and personal attributes would allow you to achieve success in this role.
Documents need to be less than 2MB in size and PDF format is preferred. If you encounter technical issues when applying, please email ***********@goldcoast.qld.gov.au.
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.
Applications close at 10.30pm on the listed closing date.
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.
