Project Manager- John Miller Industrial Estate

Location: This position is based in Barcaldine and involves a combination of office-based and on-site work. 

Classification Level: Level 7 of the Queensland Local Government Industry (Stream A) Award – State 2017 Barcaldine Regional Council Certified Agreement 2025

Wage: Minimum base salary of $108,617.60 per annum + Superannuation (up to 12%) and relevant approved allowances.

Payment of Wages: Council employees are paid fortnightly.

Hours of Work: 76 hours over 9 days with a rostered day off (RDO) every fortnight.

Leave: Five (5) weeks annual leave per annum + 17.5% loading. Fifteen (15) days Personal Leave (sick leave) per annum.

Equal Opportunity: Barcaldine Regional Council is an equal opportunity employer, and all suitably qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.

Term Length: Full time, Fixed Term (Project Duration: anticipated October 2026 to February 2028) Subject to Councils capacity to pay, funding, and employee performance

Barcaldine Regional Council, located in the heart of Central West Queensland, is committed to providing exceptional services to the Barcaldine region, which includes the communities of Alpha, Jericho, Barcaldine, Aramac, and Muttaburra. With a wealth of talent within the organisation, and amazing facilities, we have created a vibrant workplace that blends old-fashioned, small-town charm with a rich indigenous history. We Honour the Iningai and Bidjara peoples, the traditional custodians of this land, and embrace the diversity of elders and community members past and present.

Barcaldine Regional Council strives to provide our employees with a safe, secure, and supportive environment, where employees are encouraged to live by our values and reach their full potential. Our vision is to have a positive, sustainable, and innovative workplace, ensuring a bright future for all.

If you're looking to escape the pace of city life and enjoy a better work-life balance, the Barcaldine Regional Council offers the opportunity to build a rewarding career while embracing the benefits of regional living. With welcoming communities, wide open spaces and a relaxed lifestyle, it's a place where you can enjoy a strong sense of connection both at work and in the community.

Located in Central West Queensland, approximately 440km west of Rockhampton, the Barcaldine Region covers more than 53,677 square kilometers and is home to around 2,900 residents. It encompasses the former shires of Aramac, Barcaldine and Jericho and includes the townships of Alpha, Aramac, Barcaldine, Jericho and Muttaburra.

The region has a proud agricultural heritage and is recognised as one of Central West Queensland's largest cattle-producing areas. It also supports thriving sheep, wool and macropod harvesting industries, while continuing to grow through emerging opportunities in the mining sector.

As a Project Manager (John Miller Industrial Estate), you will be responsible for coordinating and overseeing the successful delivery of the John Miller Industrial Estate development in Barcaldine, from initial planning and approvals through to construction, handover and release of industrial lots. You will manage project timelines, budgets, consultants and contractors while ensuring compliance with Council's governance, procurement and safety requirements.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced project manager with a background in land development or civil infrastructure who thrives on delivering complex projects, building strong stakeholder relationships and contributing to the long-term economic development of the Barcaldine region.

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• Completion of a National Criminal History Check to Council's Satisfaction

• Completion of a Pre-Employment Medical Examination to Council's Satisfaction

• Current Queensland Class 'C' Driver Licence

• General Construction Induction Card (White/Blue Card) or equivalent

• Minimum five (5) years' experience managing land development, subdivision or civil infrastructure projects

• Demonstrated experience managing multidisciplinary consultants and civil works contractors

• Knowledge of Queensland development assessment and approval processes

• Experience managing project budgets, timelines and grant-funded projects

• Strong leadership, organisational and stakeholder engagement skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Project and Word

• Knowledge of, or ability to develop an understanding of, WHS, Quality Assurance and Environmental procedures

Highly regarded, but not required

• Diploma of Project Management, Certificate IV in Civil Construction or equivalent qualification

• Previous project management experience within a Queensland local government environment

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