Project Manager - [Archived Advertisement]

GROW YOUR CAREER & MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN OUR COMMUNITY 

About the position

As the Project Manager, you will work with internal clients to provide project management services and deliver civil infrastructure projects for the community. As an experienced Engineer and Project Manager, you'll provide expert advice and support in relation to project controls and design and construction activities. You'll have the opportunity to oversee a wide range of interesting and challenging projects and diversify and expand your project management experience. This is your opportunity to make an impact and deliver outcomes that positively enhance the liveability and safety of the Toowoomba Region.

• There are two temporary (5-year) full-time  opportunities available and both positions are based in the Toowoomba CBD.
• The annual salary range for this position is $100,107.84 to $106,175.89 gross per annum, plus 17.5% annual leave loading and up to 12.65% superannuation.
• Access a range of career development and professional growth opportunities.
• Benefit from a range of salary sacrifice options.
• Access a range of wellbeing initiatives, including free skin checks, corporate membership of private health funds, Fitness Passport and the Employee Assistance Program.
• Work in a safety-conscious organisation - home safe every day!

About the team

The Project Services Branch forms part of the Infrastructure Services Group, and is a project management office that manages the delivery of major road, drainage, park, sports facility, bridge, building, business system and change projects, primarily for Council client areas. We look for strong values-based leaders who are confident in dynamic business environments, and with a desire to serve our community.

This is an exciting time to join the Project Services team with a number of significant projects in the pipeline, including program management, project planning and the management of design and construction on major road upgrades (Highfields/Kratzke/O’Brien Rds intersections), bridge renewals (Branchview Bridge), road renewals (such as Jondaryan-Mt Tyson Rd), a major sports park (Toowoomba Region Sports Precinct), flood immunity / drainage improvements (Perth St culvert), recreation projects (Escarpment Mountain Bike Trails project) and Council’s Flood Recovery Program.   

How to be successful:

To be considered for this position, applicants are encouraged to ensure their qualifications and skills align with the 'Success Criteria' outlined in the Position Description. For more details, please click 'Apply Now' below. 

How to apply:

To apply, please provide your current resume (maximum of 3 pages) and a cover letter (1-page) outlining your suitability for the position in relation to the position requirements.

The preferred candidate will be required to undertake a Criminal History Check and a pre-employment medical assessment to assess their ability to perform the genuine occupational requirements of the position.

Please note to have your application considered, ensure that you have followed the instructions outlined above.

Visit our website www.tr.qld.gov.au/jobs for information on how to apply for jobs at Toowoomba Regional Council.  Applicants are encouraged to apply online.

For further information

Please contact Gavan Scheiwe on 07 4688 6103 within business hours.

Closing date

The closing date for applications is Wednesday, 12 February 2025 at 11:45pm.

About Council

The Toowoomba Region is about rich traditions and bold ambitions. Our long and proud agricultural history has evolved Toowoomba into Australia’s second largest inland city supporting diverse townships in the Council area and acting as a service centre for South West Qld and North West NSW.  The region is boldly forging new opportunities around the Surat Basin resource sector, education, health, transport and massive infrastructure investments.  Growth hasn’t come at the expense of liveability though, with Toowoomba twice voted in the top 5 most family friendly cities in Australia.

Toowoomba Regional Council services a regional population of 166,500 and employs a team of approximately 1,800 staff, dedicated and passionate about delivering excellent customer service to the community, residents and visitors throughout the region.  We recognise that our success depends upon attracting and retaining skilled and talented staff and offer a wide variety of interesting challenges and opportunities to develop your career.