Full time – Fixed Term 3 year Contract

Location – Proserpine/ Bowen

Base Salary $130,000 - $140,000 per annum + Vehicle Allowance

Ready for an exciting challenge? Whitsunday Regional Council is seeking a Capital Program Project Manager to join our Capital Program branch.

We are seeking the following:

Capital Program, Project Manager – Roads and Stormwater

You will report to the Coordinator Capital Program and work with the Capital Program team to deliver projects within the Core (Transport and Drainage Assets) portfolio, including works arising from the recently completed Floodplain Management Plan and Stormwater Management Strategy.
Key projects include:

- Road safety improvement programs
- Carpark upgrades, resurfacing and reseal programs
- Causeway, culvert and flood immunity upgrades
- Drainage schemes and unsealed road improvement programs
- Stormwater infrastructure renewals and relining

Other Capital Program portfolios

While the focus of this role is Roads and Stormwater, Council’s Capital Program also delivers projects across the following portfolios, and applicants with experience in these areas are encouraged to apply:

- Major Projects

- Utilities and Commercial

Our offer to you:

- Save more with our salary sacrifice scheme
- Additional Vehicle Allowance
- Health and Wellbeing Benefits

Key Responsibilities:

1. Manage the full lifecycle of each project, from initiation to closeout, preparing Project Management Framework documentation and ensuring all stage gate approvals and sign-offs are obtained.
2. Help develop scope, specifications and tender documentation for assigned projects, and support tender evaluation and recommendation of award.
3.



Administer procured contracts as contract administrator / Superintendent’s Representative, including assessing and certifying progress claims, variations and extensions of time within delegation, and managing contractor performance through the defects liability period to contract close-out.
4. Report transparently on the status of the 3-year Capital Program and individual projects, addressing any risks across scope, schedule, finances, resources, quality, and stakeholder engagement.
5. Oversee the handover and integration of completed projects to operational teams, ensuring a seamless transition.
6. Manage all project risks, issues, and variations in accordance with established guidelines.

Essential

1. C Class “Manual” Drivers Licence.
2. General Construction Industry card (White Card)
3. Ability to obtain Authorised persons
4. Working Safely at Heights (or willingness to obtain)
5. Greater than 7 years’ relevant project management experience in the construction industry
6. Greater than 5 years relevant experience with contract management

Join the team:

To view the position description please click on the job attachments tab above. To apply, click the ‘Apply’ button above. For any further information regarding this role, please contact a member of our Human Resources Operations team.

Applications close: 27-Nov-2026 11:30 pm

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Council practices Equal Employment Opportunities and Workplace Health and Safety Principles.

📌 Capital Program Project Manager (Bowen)
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