Senior Project Manager contract based on Gold Coast
Your new company
Our client is an employer of choice based on the Gold Coast. They are delivering large-scale services and infrastructure to one of Australia's fastest growing cities. With significant investment in digital capability, data and emerging technologies they are undertaking a major transformation of their regulatory and enforcement functions to better support the community, businesses and city resilience.
Your New Role
As Senior Project Manager, you will lead a major technology transformation program within client's enforcement and regulatory environment, with an initial focus on replacing end-of-life parking technology and uplifting broader enforcement systems.This is a 2-year fixed-term contract (to June ****, with extension to complete the full program and beyond), commencing as soon as possible. You will be embedded within the operations environment, working closely with key stakeholders across compliance, enforcement, and technology, while running critical project streams alongside business-as-usual operations.Key responsibilities include:
Leading the planning and go-to-market phase for replacement enforcement technologies, including vendor selection by September
Delivering the full replacement of parking technology within a 9-month timeframe
Overseeing transformation initiatives across parking, animal management, digital permits, and enforcement technologies
Leveraging AI, data and image recognition technologies to improve outcomes (e.g. number plate recognition, digital infringements, disaster response use cases)
Managing complex stakeholder relationships across operational teams, senior leadership, vendors and elected officials
Navigating political and change impacts inherent in an enforcement environment
Driving business change while building long-term capability within Council
This is a hybrid role,



with time spent on site and in the field alongside enforcement teams to ensure solutions are fit-for-purpose.
What You'll Need to Succeed
You are a confident and curious Senior Project Manager who thrives in complex, regulated environments and enjoys translating emerging technology into real-world outcomes.You will bring:
Proven experience leading large-scale technology or digital transformation projects
Strong vendor management and go-to-market experience, including RFPs and procurement processes
The ability to operate comfortably in enforcement, regulatory or politically sensitive environments
Excellent stakeholder engagement skills, including working with senior executives and public-facing leaders
Experience delivering business change alongside BAU operations
A strong interest in emerging technologies such as AI, data analytics, automation and digital platforms
A practical, outcomes-focused mindset - you don't need prior parking technology experience
Above all, you are someone who enjoys exploring "what's possible" in the market and educating stakeholders on how technology can be used differently and better.
What You'll Get in Return
Senior Project Manager role paying a full time salary.
2-year fixed-term contract to June ****, with extension to complete the full program & beyond
A highly visible, city-shaping transformation program
The chance to work with cutting-edge technologies, including AI and data-driven solutions
Hybrid working with meaningful on-the-ground engagement
Strong potential for long-term opportunities as Council continues building internal capability
If you're looking for a role where you can lead real change, influence senior stakeholders, and help shape the future of a major Australian city, this is a rare and compelling opportunity.
What you need to do now
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📌 Senior Project Manager (Brisbane)
🏢 Hays
📍 Brisbane