Job Description
LEADONE OF REGIONAL QUEENSLAND'S LARGEST WATER INFRASTRUCTURE PROGRAMSAND SHAPE THE FUTURE OF THE TOOWOOMBA REGION
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Toowoomba Regional Council is seeking an exceptional LeadProject Manager to lead the delivery of major
waterinfrastructure
projects as part of the $300 million Enabling
GrowthInfrastructure
Program (EGIP).
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This transformational program represents one of the mostsignificant investments in water infrastructure across theToowoomba Region and will play a vital role in supporting futuregrowth, water security and community resilience.
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Reporting to the Program Director – Enabling
GrowthInfrastructure
Program, this position will provide leadershipacross several strategically important projects, including theSouthern Water Treatment Plant, Mt Peel Reservoir andassociated water network infrastructure. The role willalso oversee a team of experienced engineering and
projectprofessionals
responsible for planning, approvals, compliance andproject delivery.
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This is a unique opportunity for an experienced project leaderwho thrives in complex environments and is motivated by deliveringprojects that will create lasting benefits for communities.
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The Opportunity
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As Lead Project Manager, you will be responsible for leading theplanning, procurement and delivery of major capital works projects,ensuring outcomes are achieved safely, efficiently and inaccordance with Council's Project Management Framework and programobjectives.
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Working closely with senior leaders, contractors,
consultants,regulators
and stakeholders, you will provide both technical andcommercial leadership across a diverse portfolio of
infrastructureprojects.
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Key responsibilities include:
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Leading the delivery of large-scale water
infrastructureprojects
from planning through to completion.
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Managing project scope, budget, schedule,




procurement,contracts
and risk.
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Providing leadership, mentoring and direction
tomultidisciplinary
project teams.
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Preparing business cases, reports and recommendations tosupport informed decision-making.
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Building strong relationships with internal and
externalstakeholders.
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Providing specialist technical, commercial and projectmanagement advice.
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Promoting a culture of safety, accountability andcontinuous improvement.
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About You
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You are a highly capable project leader with
experiencedelivering
significant infrastructure, utilities, water,construction or capital works projects.
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You have a strong understanding of project governance, contractmanagement and stakeholder engagement, combined with the ability tolead teams and navigate complex project environments.
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To be successful, you will bring:
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Relevant tertiary qualifications in Engineering or arelated discipline.
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RPEQ registration, or the ability to obtain registrationwithin an agreed timeframe.
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Demonstrated experience delivering complex infrastructureor capital works projects.
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Strong commercial, contract management and
procurementexperience.
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Excellent leadership, communication and
stakeholderengagement
skills.
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A commitment to safety and achieving high-qualityoutcomes.
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Why Join Us?
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This is more than a project delivery role.
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It is an chance to contribute to infrastructure that willsupport growth,



water security and liveability across one ofQueensland's most dynamic regional areas.
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You will have the opportunity to:
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Lead projects that are critical to the future of theToowoomba Region.
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Work within a high-profile program with
significantcommunity
impact.
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Influence outcomes across major
infrastructureinvestments.
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Be part of a collaborative and forward-
thinkingorganisation.
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Council is prepared to negotiate a competitive TotalRemuneration Package of up
to$210,000,commensurate
with skills, experience, and
demonstratedcapability
for this 4 year contract.
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Closing Date
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Sunday, 20 September **** at *****pm
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About Council
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The Toowoomba region is aboutrich traditions and bold ambitions. Our long and proud
agriculturalhistory
has evolved Toowoomba into Australia's second largestinland city supporting diverse townships in the council area andacting as a service centre for South West Qld and North West NSW.The region is boldly forging new opportunities around the SuratBasin resource sector, education, health, transport and
massiveinfrastructure
investments. Growth hasn't come at the expense ofliveability though, with Toowoomba twice voted in the top 5 mostfamily friendly cities in Australia.
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Toowoomba Regional Councilservices a regional population of 178,500 and employs a team ofapproximately 1,600 staff, dedicated and passionate aboutdelivering excellent customer service to the community, residentsand visitors throughout the region. We recognise that our successdepends upon attracting and retaining skilled and talented staffand offer a wide variety of interesting challenges andopportunities to develop your career.
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Council does notaccept unsolicited agency approaches or applications for this orany other vacancy. No response will beprovided.

📌 Lead Project Manager (Egip) (Toowoomba)
🏢 Toowoomba Regional Council
📍 Toowoomba