Project Manager - Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements (DRFA)

Charters Towers Regional Council – Charters Towers QLD

INF-L68 PROJECT MANAGER – DISASTER RECOVERY FUNDING ARRAGNEMENTS (DRFA)

This position is Full Time - Limited Tenure until 30 June, 2028

ABOUT THE ROLE

Please read all information carefully before applying.

Reporting to the Manager Operations, this position is accountable for the management and delivery of Council’s Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements (DRFA) infrastructure recovery program, a complex, multi-year capital program, in accordance with Council’s Project Management Framework.

It is the primary interface between Council and its consultants, contractors, appointed Superintendent and government agencies, and is responsible for managing delivery, expenditure, claims, risk and contract performance, and maintaining auditable project records.

The role resolves program matters independently within approved delegations, and escalates material financial, contractual, safety, reputational or strategic risks with a recommended course of action.

ABOUT YOU

The successful candidate will have:

Essential Knowledge, skills and abilities

Significant demonstrated experience managing complex civil infrastructure construction, disaster recovery, roadworks or comparable multi-project programs, including remote or regional works.

Strong contract administration and commercial judgement, including practical understanding of superintendent functions, claims, variations, extensions of time, payment recommendations, contractor performance and dispute processes.

Demonstrated ability to manage external consultants and multiple contractors,



set clear expectations, independently resolve routine issues and exercise sound judgement about escalation.

Demonstrated capability in program scheduling, budget monitoring, forecasting, financial reporting, risk management and identifying funding and delivery exposure.

Working knowledge of public-sector procurement, governance, probity, delegations and defensible recordkeeping, or demonstrated ability to apply these requirements promptly.

Ability to interpret technical scopes, engineering advice, specifications, quality and safety records and prepare clear recommendations without working outside qualified competence.

High-level negotiation, stakeholder management, written communication and reporting skills, including concise reports for executives and Council.

Proficiency with Microsoft Office and project scheduling, financial, contract and document-management systems, and ability to quickly learn Council-specific systems.

Demonstrated commitment to WHS, environmental compliance, service quality, professional integrity and accountable use of public resources.

Well-developed interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work collaboratively with operational personnel, contractors,



regulatory authorities and stakeholders at all levels to develop solutions.

Experience delivering projects funded under DRFA, Queensland Reconstruction Authority programs or comparable government disaster recovery funding arrangements.

Knowledge of relevant Queensland local government operations, regional roads and drainage infrastructure, construction standards and quality assurance processes.

Experience managing projects during significant weather events and coordinating disaster-related evidence, recovery works and funding acquittals.

Essential Education/Qualifications

Certificate IV in Project Management (or higher) or a relevant discipline and/or a tertiary qualification in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a closely related discipline and/or relevant demonstrated experience in a similar role.

Formal project management qualification or certification (e.g. Certified Practising Project Manager (CPPM), PMP or PRINCE2) or ability to obtain within twelve (12) months of employment.

Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) or equivalent tertiary qualification.

Possession and maintenance of a current Queensland ‘C’ Class Driver Licence.

General Construction Induction Certificate –White Card.

BENEFITS

- Fortnightly RDO
- 5 weeks annual leave + 17.5% leave loading
- 3 weeks Personal/Carers Leave
- 8 weeks paid Parental Leave
- Domestic and Family Violence Leave
- Uniforms and PPE provided (if applicable to your role)
- Flexible Work Arrangements
- Annual wage progression
- 12% Superannuation
- Salary Sacrifice opportunities
- Access to a range of learning and development opportunities,

📌 Project Manager (Australia)
🏢 Charters Towers Regional Council
📍 Australia