Lead impactful sustainability and city-shaping initiatives that help drive environmental outcomes, decarbonisation strategies, and innovative projects across a major metropolitan council environment. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Senior Project Manager to influence long-term sustainability objectives while working with diverse stakeholders across government, industry, and the community.

About the Role
An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead the development and delivery of strategic sustainability, climate, and urban development initiatives.

Working within a collaborative and forward-thinking environment, you will oversee complex projects that support decarbonisation, sustainable building practices, circular economy outcomes, and environmental leadership objectives. You will engage with a broad range of stakeholders, including government agencies, industry bodies, community groups, property owners, and business leaders to drive meaningful and measurable outcomes.

Key responsibilities include:

- Leading the planning, delivery, and evaluation of strategic sustainability and infrastructure projects.
- Managing project timelines, budgets, risks, and stakeholder engagement activities.
- Driving initiatives focused on decarbonisation, energy efficiency, resource recovery, and sustainable development.
- Developing business cases, reports, policy recommendations, and project frameworks.
- Building partnerships with industry, government, and community stakeholders.
- Monitoring performance indicators and ensuring successful project delivery aligned with strategic objectives.
- Providing expert advice and support on sustainability, project delivery, and organisational priorities.

About You
You are a highly accomplished project management professional with the ability to lead complex programs and influence outcomes across diverse stakeholder groups.
You thrive in environments where strategic thinking, innovation,



and collaboration are highly valued. With strong communication and problem-solving skills, you enjoy translating ideas into practical solutions and delivering projects that create tangible community benefits.
You are comfortable managing competing priorities, navigating complex environments, and building trusted relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Required Skills and Experience

- Tertiary qualifications in project management, sustainability, environmental management, urban planning, engineering, business, public policy, or a related discipline.
- Extensive experience delivering complex projects from initiation through to completion.
- Demonstrated success managing project budgets, schedules, governance, and risk frameworks.
- Robust stakeholder engagement and relationship management skills.
- Experience preparing executive reports, project documentation, and business cases.
- High-level communication, negotiation, and influencing skills.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
- Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver outcomes within tight deadlines.
- Experience working within government, infrastructure, sustainability, environmental, or community-focused projects will be highly regarded.
- Proficiency across Microsoft Office applications, with experience using project management and reporting tools.

Why Join Us?

- Opportunity to lead projects that have a lasting impact on the future of the city and community.
- Work within a highly collaborative and values-driven organisation.
- Contribute to sustainability, climate, and city-shaping initiatives that drive positive environmental outcomes.
- Engage with industry leaders, government agencies, and key stakeholders.
- Join a supportive team committed to innovation, continuous improvement, and professional development.

How to Apply
Submit your resume and a cover letter outlining your relevant experience and suitability for the role. Applications will be reviewed as they are received, so early applications are encouraged.

📌 Senior Project Manager (Adelaide)
🏢 Maxima Group
📍 Adelaide