Project Manager

Tablelands Regional Council

Summary

Manage capital works and priority projects for Tablelands Regional Council in Atherton. 3‑year max‑term, from $98,896 p.a., flexible work, 72.5h/fortnight.

Pay and Benefits

- Base salary package from $98,896.80 p.a. ($3,803.72 per fortnight)
- Locality allowances (if eligible)
- 72.5 hours per fortnight with versatile arrangements and RDO incentive
- 5 weeks annual leave with 17.5% leave loading
- 12% employer superannuation contribution
- Access to pro‑rata long service leave after 7 years
- Uniforms and PPE supplied
- Hearing checks, flu shots and skin checks (subject to availability)
- Discounted health insurance available

Description

Our Atherton team is looking for a passionate and experienced individual to join our Project Management Office as a full‑time Project Manager on a 3‑year maximum‑term contract.

The position will project manage various capital works and priority projects (Tablelands Regional Council Project Management Framework Level 2 & 3 projects) for a range of internal clients, delivering positive outcomes to the TRC region.

About Tablelands Regional Council (TRC)

TRC is a forward‑thinking, progressive, and inclusive organisation, delivering a range of services and programs for our community.



We have a highly skilled workforce who provide innovative solutions and produce quality outcomes.

The Atherton Tablelands is one of the most exciting places in North Queensland to live and work. Located within a 90‑minute drive from Cairns, the region offers an enviable lifestyle, vibrant landscapes, untouched rainforests, dramatic mountains, and stunning lakes and waterfalls.

What’s on offer

- Flexible working conditions to support work–life balance
- Employment security with long‑term opportunities
- Diverse training and development
- Career progression in local government
- Equal remuneration and equal employment opportunities

How to apply

- Complete the Personal Details section.
- Complete the Questions section.
- Attach your resume and a cover letter (max 2 pages).

Employment with TRC

For information about conditions of employment, working at TRC, and living and working on the Tablelands, visit TRC Careers.

Applications close 5pm, Wednesday 29 July 2026.

Enquiries

- Technical/application issues: Human Resources (office hours) –

Inclusion

We encourage applicants from all backgrounds including First Nations people, people from different cultural backgrounds and people with disabilities.

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