LEAD ONE OF REGIONAL QUEENSLAND'S LARGEST WATER INFRASTRUCTURE PROGRAMS AND SHAPE THE FUTURE OF THE TOOWOOMBA REGION

Toowoomba Regional Council is seeking an exceptional Lead Project Manager to lead the delivery of major water infrastructure projects as part of the $300 million Enabling Growth Infrastructure Program (EGIP).

This transformational program represents one of the most significant investments in water infrastructure across the Toowoomba Region and will play a vital role in supporting future growth, water security and community resilience.

Reporting to the Program Director – Enabling Growth Infrastructure Program, this position will provide leadership across several strategically key projects, including the Southern Water Treatment Plant, Mt Peel Reservoir and associated water network infrastructure. The role will also oversee a team of experienced engineering and project professionals responsible for planning, approvals, compliance and project delivery.

This is a unique opportunity for an experienced project leader who thrives in complex environments and is motivated by delivering projects that will create lasting benefits for communities.

The Opportunity

As Lead Project Manager, you will be responsible for leading the planning, procurement and delivery of major capital works projects, ensuring outcomes are achieved safely, efficiently and in accordance with Council’s Project Management Framework and program objectives.

Working closely with senior leaders, contractors, consultants, regulators and stakeholders, you will provide both technical and commercial leadership across a diverse portfolio of infrastructure projects.

Key responsibilities include:

- Leading the delivery of large-scale water infrastructure projects from planning through to completion.
- Managing project scope, budget, schedule, procurement, contracts and risk.
- Providing leadership, mentoring and direction to multidisciplinary project teams.
- Preparing business cases, reports and recommendations to support informed decision-making.




- Building strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
- Providing specialist technical, commercial and project management advice.
- Promoting a culture of safety, accountability and continuous improvement.

About You

You are a highly capable project leader with experience delivering significant infrastructure, utilities, water, construction or capital works projects.

You have a strong understanding of project governance, contract management and stakeholder engagement, combined with the ability to lead teams and navigate complex project environments.

To be successful, you will bring:

- Relevant tertiary qualifications in Engineering or a related discipline.
- RPEQ registration, or the ability to obtain registration within an agreed timeframe.
- Demonstrated experience delivering complex infrastructure or capital works projects.
- Strong commercial, contract management and procurement experience.
- Excellent leadership, communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
- A commitment to safety and achieving high-quality outcomes.

Why Join Us?

This is more than a project delivery role.

It is an opportunity to contribute to infrastructure that will support growth, water security and liveability across one of Queensland's most dynamic regional areas.

You will have the opportunity to:

- Lead projects that are critical to the future of the Toowoomba Region.
- Work within a high-profile program with significant community impact.
- Influence outcomes across major infrastructure investments.
- Be part of a team-oriented and forward-thinking organisation.
- Council is prepared to negotiate a competitive Total Remuneration Package of up to $210,000, commensurate with skills, experience,



and demonstrated capability for this 4 year contract.

Apply now

To learn more about the role, the program, and the projects you'll help deliver, contact Yvonne Blanco, Manager Water & Waste Services on (07) •••• •693 for a confidential discussion during business hours.

To apply, submit the following:

1. Your current resume
2. A document (maximum 2 pages) that addresses each of the Position Success Criteria listed in the Position Description. For each criterion:

- Use headings to identify which criterion you are addressing.
- Provide specific examples that demonstrate your skills, experience, and achievements related to that criterion. (Tip: tell us what you did, how you did it, and what the outcome was).

Important: Applications that do not address the success criterion may not be shortlisted.

Closing Date

Sunday, 20 September 2026 at 11.59pm

About Council

The Toowoomba region is about rich traditions and bold ambitions. Our long and proud agricultural history has evolved Toowoomba into Australia’s second largest inland city supporting diverse townships in the council area and acting as a service centre for South West Qld and North West NSW. The region is boldly forging new opportunities around the Surat Basin resource sector, education, health, transport and massive infrastructure investments. Growth hasn’t come at the expense of liveability though, with Toowoomba twice voted in the top 5 most family friendly cities in Australia.

Toowoomba Regional Council services a regional population of 178,500 and employs a team of approximately 1,600 staff, dedicated and passionate about delivering excellent customer service to the community, residents and visitors throughout the region. We recognise that our success depends upon attracting and retaining skilled and talented staff and offer a wide variety of interesting challenges and opportunities to develop your career.

Council does not accept unsolicited agency approaches or applications for this or any other vacancy. No response will be provided.

📌 Lead Project Manager (EGIP) (Toowoomba)
🏢 Toowoomba Regional Council
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