Senior Project Manager

About the role

Townsville City Council is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead major capital works that benefit the community. The role involves overseeing project delivery, ensuring compliance with the Council’s Project Management Framework, and driving high‑quality outcomes.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of infrastructure projects from initiation to closeout, meeting quality and governance standards.
• Manage portfolio resources to align projects with strategic priorities.
• Identify, assess and mitigate risks, and capture opportunities for improvement.
• Provide expert advice on contract management, procurement and administration.
• Collaborate with internal teams, contractors, consultants and community stakeholders.
• Promote a consistent PMO approach across the organisation.
• Mentor and guide Project Managers and Project Officers, fostering best practice.
• Produce accurate reporting and maintain focus on performance and outcomes.

Required profile

• Diploma in Project Management or equivalent competency (essential).
• Construction Industry White Card (30215 QLD) and current C‑class driver’s licence (essential).
• Tertiary qualifications in engineering, town planning, architecture or related fields.
• Significant experience delivering infrastructure projects across the full project life‑cycle.
• Strong leadership, interpersonal, negotiation and communication abilities.
• Proven capability to provide expert advice on project issues and stakeholder management.
• Experience with AS 4000‑1997, AS 4122‑2010 and AS 4902‑2000 contracts.
• Ability to obtain AIPM Certified Practicing Senior Project Manager (CPSPM) certification.

Required skills

• Project Management
• Contract Administration (AS 4000, AS 4122, AS 4902)
• Procurement
• Risk Management
• Portfolio Management

What we offer

• 5 weeks annual leave plus 17.5% leave loading.
• 3 weeks personal/carer’s leave.
• 14 weeks paid parental leave.
• Domestic and family violence leave.
• Natural disaster leave and other community‑focused benefits.