Company Description Douglas Shire Council is located in the tropical region of Australia and is the only place in the world where two World Heritage listed areas meet: the Great Barrier Reef and the Wet Tropics, including the Daintree Rainforest. The area features rainforest-covered ranges, pristine beaches, and a range of vibrant communities, offering a unique combination of relaxed tropical living and high-quality facilities. From the contemporary amenities and tourism focus of Port Douglas to the more remote village setting of Cape Tribulation, the region provides diverse lifestyles and career opportunities.

Team members benefit from working in an workplace that values community, natural heritage, and sustainable development.

Role Description The Principal Project Manager (Contract) will assist the Manager Infrastructure Planning and Delivery in delivery of Council’s projects, ensuring they are delivered safely, efficiently and in accordance with approved budgets, timeframes and quality requirements.

This is a senior project management role combining hands-on project delivery, team leadership and assisting in managing Council’s project portfolio. You will lead projects through multiple phases of delivery while providing guidance and support to project managers and other team members.

As a key member of Council’s infrastructure delivery function, you will help coordinate workloads, monitor project performance, manage risks and resolve delivery issues.

Qualifications

- A Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business or a related discipline; or a Diploma,



Certificate IV in Project Management Practice, or an equivalent qualification.
- Demonstrated experience and success in managing complex projects from initiation and planning through to completion and handover.
- Demonstrated experience in developing, implementing and continuously improving project management frameworks, systems, processes and controls.
- Demonstrated experience in leading, supervising, mentoring and developing project delivery staff.
- Demonstrated knowledge and experience in project management, governance, risk management, financial management, procurement and contract administration.
- Demonstrated ability to plan, coordinate and monitor multiple concurrent projects, allocate resources and effectively manage competing priorities and timeframes.
- Well-developed communication, interpersonal and presentation skills, including the ability to clearly communicate information and establish and maintain effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
- Demonstrated stakeholder engagement, negotiation and influencing skills, including the ability to work collaboratively with contractors, consultants, government agencies, Council staff and the community to achieve positive outcomes.
- Strong organisational, analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to exercise sound judgement, resolve complex issues and deliver practical outcomes.
- The ability to work effectively as part of a team, provide leadership and direction to project delivery staff, and work independently when required.

📌 Principal Project Manager (Contract) (Port Douglas)
🏢 Douglas Shire Council
📍 Port Douglas