Senior Project Manager - Civil Infrastructure

Senior Project Manager - Civil Infrastructure
Capital Delivery
Permanent Full Time
Hervey Bay

IFA Level 7 - $130,091 plus superannuation

• + attraction retention allowance up to $12,101 per annum
• + $6,000 relocation assistance for suitable candidates
• + additional 5 days recreation leave

Or

Stream A Level 7 - $114,225 plus superannuation

• + attraction retention allowance up to $12,101 per annum
• + $6,000 relocation assistance for suitable candidates
• + 9-day fortnight

At Fraser Coast Regional Council our people are our most important asset and central to achieving our purpose of Building Better Communities Together.

Located in a relaxed coastal region three hours north of Brisbane, the role supports the delivery of civil infrastructure projects in an area known for its easy commutes, low traffic and strong lifestyle appeal, alongside a growing capital program driven by regional expansion.

What we are looking for:

As a Senior Project Manager, you’ll apply specialist engineering and project management expertise to guide projects from initiation through to construction readiness, ensuring robust planning, sound governance and well‑informed decisions.

You’ll lead the planning and preconstruction delivery of civil infrastructure projects, shaping scope, assessing options and setting clear strategies for successful transition into construction.

What your day will look like:

• Lead planning and preconstruction activities to define scope, set direction and ensure projects are construction‑ready.
• Manage project programs, budgets, risks, procurement strategies and documentation to support sound governance and decisions.
• Engage stakeholders to identify requirements, constraints, approvals, service conflicts and community impacts.
• Provide expert advice on scope, cost, program, risk, procurement and contract administration.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary inputs, manage procurement processes and support contract administration, including performance, claims, variations and safety.

Please click here to view a full position description.

What you’ll need for success:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering (Washington Accord recognised or equivalent) with eligibility for RPEQ registration in Civil Engineering.
• White Card and a valid Class C or CA driver licence.
• Demonstrated experience delivering civil infrastructure projects from initiation through to construction.
• Strong knowledge of civil infrastructure delivery processes, budgeting, cost control and reporting.
• Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and manage competing priorities, risks and timeframes.

What’s nice to have:

• Registration as a Registered Professional Engineer of Queensland (RPEQ).

We understand that not all candidates will meet every selection criterion. If you have the right approach and the ability to contribute effectively, we welcome your application.

Benefits of Working with Council

Committed to providing quality services to our community, we strongly support an inclusive and values driven culture, recognising your individual skills, knowledge and talent. As part of this we have implemented our Leadership Development Program, Boss to Coach.

We also create innovative solutions to labour shortages through our TEMPO program which has been recognised by our HR peers nationally in 2022, as well as winning the LGMA 2023 Excellence in Innovation award. Click here to review our Employee Value Proposition.

What we Offer:

• Values based culture
• Employee discount shopping program
• Professional development
• Flexible working arrangements including work from home
• Study assistance program
• Novated leasing
• 24/7 access to Employee Assistance Program
• Paid maternity and paternity leave
• Paid emergency services leave
• Uniform subsidy
• Years of service rewards

Apply now:

Applications close 11pm on Wednesday 2 September - subject to change pending qualified applications received.

For further details please contact Robert Hazzard (Executive Manager Capital Delivery) ••••@frasercoast.qld.gov.au.

Fraser Coast Regional Council is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.