This is an exceptional opportunity for you to take charge of asset improvement projects from inception through to successful delivery, ensuring that every project meets its objectives within scope, time, and budget. You will be empowered to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders, driving high-quality outcomes that directly impact the community.

The role offers a supportive environment where your expertise will be valued, and your commitment to excellence will help shape the future of water infrastructure for millions. With a focus on integrity, respect, care, and courage, this organisation fosters a culture of trust and teamwork, providing flexible working opportunities and ongoing training to support your professional growth.

- Take ownership of complex capital delivery projects that make a tangible difference to the lives of over three million people across South East Queensland.
- Work within a highly collaborative team environment that values integrity, respect, care, and courage in all interactions with colleagues and stakeholders.
- Enjoy flexible working arrangements and access to continuous training opportunities designed to enhance your skills and support your career progression.

What you'll do:

As a Senior Project Manager in Brisbane's Infrastructure Planning & Capital Delivery Group, you will play a pivotal role in managing asset improvement projects from their initial conception through to successful completion. Your day-to-day responsibilities will involve coordinating multi-disciplinary teams across planning, design, tendering, and delivery phases. You will ensure that each project adheres to established frameworks while maintaining rigorous standards for quality assurance and workplace safety. By conducting regular progress reviews with both internal colleagues and external partners-including government departments-you will keep everyone aligned towards achieving strategic business objectives. Your proactive approach in identifying process improvements will contribute significantly to the long-term sustainability of vital infrastructure assets. Success in this role requires you to foster an inclusive environment where teamwork thrives alongside innovation; your ability to empower others will be key as you guide projects through their lifecycle stages.

- Deliver asset improvement projects by applying robust project management methodologies in accordance with organisational policies, processes, and recognised standards such as PMBOK.
- Provide site supervision as Superintendent's Representative for construction contractors, ensuring compliance with quality, safety, and environmental requirements.
- Lead multi-disciplinary project teams through all phases from initiation to close-out using the Lifecycle Framework, fostering collaboration and shared responsibility.




- Monitor progress and performance of projects by utilising project reporting software to ensure timely achievement of milestones and deliverables.
- Conduct regular status meetings and progress reviews with internal teams and external stakeholders, offering updates on performance, cost, schedule, and governance.
- Contribute actively to the review and enhancement of project delivery processes, systems, and procedures by identifying opportunities for improvement.
- Assess asset improvement options and participate in planning activities for long-term management of natural and built assets within the portfolio.
- Proactively manage stakeholder relationships and initiate corrective actions based on internal and external controls to maintain project alignment.
- Promote an empowering work environment that encourages innovative thinking, teamwork, enthusiasm, and a consultative approach focused on customer service.
- Lead the handover of completed project deliverables to nominated internal clients while observing all relevant health, safety, quality, and environmental management systems.

What you bring:

Your proven track record as a Senior Project Manager will demonstrate your capacity for managing large-scale capital delivery projects involving multiple disciplines. You bring deep knowledge of industry standards-particularly those governing contract law, quality assurance practices, environmental stewardship-and have successfully navigated complex regulatory environments. Your technical proficiency extends beyond traditional project management methodologies into advanced software platforms like Planisware. Interpersonal skills are at the heart of your approach: you excel at building purposeful relationships across teams while negotiating outcomes that benefit both internal customers and external partners. Your experience includes leading consultants and contractors through challenging assignments; you understand how to motivate others by creating an atmosphere rooted in trustworthiness and mutual respect. Additionally, your analytical mindset enables you to assess risks proactively while identifying opportunities for process improvement-all underpinned by a commitment to delivering results aligned with organisational values.

- Tertiary qualifications in project management, engineering, business administration or related discipline-or equivalent combination of education and experience-are essential for this role.




- Seven to ten years' experience managing multiple complex projects of multi-disciplinary nature with values exceeding $5M is required.
- Eligibility or ability to gain Corporate Membership qualifications with the Institute of Engineers Australia or Australian Institute of Project Management (CPPM) within six months is necessary.
- Demonstrated experience leading multi-disciplinary teams including consultants and contractors towards achieving corporate goals is vital.
- A valid Class C Driver's Licence is mandatory for operational requirements.
- Proven expertise in developing sourcing strategies as well as preparing business cases for procurement processes is expected.
- Experience in contract management including development and execution of contracts is highly desirable.
- Knowledge of water infrastructure systems or treatment processes would be advantageous but not essential.
- High-level proficiency in project management methodology (such as PMBOK), tools (including Planisware), computer literacy skills are important.
- Exceptional understanding of Australian standards for contracting, contract law, quality assurance practices, environmental management protocols, workplace health & safety regulations is required.
- Excellent communication skills coupled with strong interpersonal abilities are needed to liaise effectively with diverse stakeholders.

What sets this company apart:

This organisation stands out as one of Brisbane's most respected providers of essential services-serving millions across South East Queensland with unwavering dedication. Employees here are united by a shared vision: Water for Life. The culture is built upon core values such as integrity, respect, care, and courage; these principles inform every interaction between colleagues as well as engagement with customers and communities. The Infrastructure Planning & Capital Delivery Group offers an environment where value creation is prioritised alongside efficiency-ensuring that every capital project delivers meaningful outcomes within required performance standards. Staff enjoy versatile working arrangements tailored to support work-life balance along with generous pension contributions that secure their future. Continuous training opportunities are available so you can grow professionally while contributing expertise towards impactful projects. Leadership here is defined by supportive guidance; leaders build trust through presence and authenticity while encouraging collaboration among teams. If you seek an inclusive workplace where your efforts are recognised-and where you can make a real difference-this organisation provides everything needed for personal fulfilment alongside professional success.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples are encouraged to apply.

To apply please click apply or call Noah Young on 07 •••• •283 for a confidential discussion.

📌 Senior Project Manager (Brisbane)
🏢 Robert Walters
📍 Brisbane