Manager - Project Management Office

Burdekin Shire Council is seeking an experienced and engaged Manager – Project Management Office to join our team. Applications close Friday, 3 January 2025 at 5:00pm.

Burdekin Shire Council is seeking an experienced and engaged Manager – Project Management Office to lead the successful delivery of council projects from feasibility through to construction.

Reporting to the Director Infrastructure, Planning and Environmental Services you will lead a small, developing team who will benefit from an involved and hands-on leadership style. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced project manager who is looking to grow and develop their leadership skills with the support of a highly experienced and enthusiastic Director.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and guide Council’s project management team.
• Oversee project brief development, contract documentation compilation and statutory report submission.
• Prepare detailed specifications, plans and budget estimates for Council projects; manage design processes, statutory approvals, tendering and evaluation.
• Assist in Council funding applications alongside the Grants Officer and departmental staff.

Skills, Qualifications and Experience:

• Experience in a similar role leading a Project Management Team in the successful delivery of Council projects from feasibility and design through to construction and completion, whilst ensuring projects are delivered within budget and prescribed timeframes.
• Well-developed skills in planning, design, technical specification development and estimation, and contract management of civil engineering works.
• Experience in leading, managing and mentoring a high performing and developing team.
• Highly developed written and verbal communication skills and well-developed stakeholder engagement capability.
• Qualifications - Project Management and Contract Administration (or considerable experience); Degree or Associate Degree in Civil Engineering / Project Management (or considerable experience).
• Desirable – Diploma of Government (Procurement and Contracting) and Registration as a Professional Engineer (RPEQ) or ability to obtain within six months.
• Council is offering an attractive remuneration package that includes a private use vehicle and 12% superannuation.

How to Apply

Please click on the following to be directed to the Leading Roles webpage for further information and to download an Applicant Information Pack.