Project Manager – Regional Queensland Council

The Opportunity
A Regional Queensland Council is seeking an experienced Project Manager to join their Infrastructure Services Department and deliver a diverse suite of capital works, building, civil, and major maintenance projects.

You will report to the General Manager Infrastructure Services and play a key role in planning, leading, and delivering assigned projects while building strong, positive relationships across the community. The role requires a hands-on professional who can work effectively with contractors, funding agencies, engineers, and internal stakeholders to achieve successful project outcomes.

This role is ideal for someone who thrives in remote work, values cultural connection, and wants to contribute to long-term community development.

What’s On Offer

$120K–$130K + superannuation + allowances

Subsidised accommodation provided

5 weeks annual leave + 8 days Isolation Leave per year

2 return flights per year to Cairns

Access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Relocation assistance available

Full-time permanent role with meaningful community impact

About the Role
You will manage the full lifecycle of building and civil capital projects within an approved works program. Responsibilities include:

Leading multidisciplinary projects from initiation to completion

Developing project plans, budgets, risk assessments, and reporting documentation

Preparing and reviewing funding submissions, reports, and progress updates

Providing cash-flow forecasting and monthly financial reporting

Managing the performance of contractors and consultants

Ensuring compliance with quality, safety, statutory, and legislative requirements

Contributing to long-term asset planning,



infrastructure strategy, and capital works programs

Liaising with stakeholders, funding bodies, contractors, and regulators

Providing specialist technical and engineering advice

Ensuring all project documentation is accurate and up to date

Proactively improving project delivery systems and processes

About You
You are a proactive, adaptable, and community-minded Project Manager with strong civil or building project experience. You communicate effectively, enjoy working within a culturally diverse workplace, and can confidently influence internal and external stakeholders.

You will bring:

Degree qualification in Project Management, Civil Engineering, or equivalent

Demonstrated experience delivering capital works projects, ideally within Local Government

Strong understanding of contract administration, estimating, cost control, and budgeting

Excellent verbal, written, and report-writing abilities

Strong planning, organisational, and time-management skills

Ability to maintain positive relationships and represent Council professionally

Current QLD C-Class licence and Construction White Card

To Apply
Applications in Word format should be submitted by clicking the ‘Apply’ button below. For a confidential discussion, contact Cameron on (07) 4034 5000.

About Us
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