• Full time, 2 x Fixed term positions until 2 July 2027 / 9-day fortnight / 36.00 hours per week
• $121,839 - $137,304 per annum, plus superannuation
• Position Brief - Senior Project Manager

We are seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to manage strategically significant projects that deliver tangible outcomes for the City and its community.

Working under the broad direction of the Specialist Coordinator, Program and Project Delivery, this role offers a high degree of autonomy and responsibility. You will collaborate closely with program and project professionals within the Enterprise Portfolio Office and engage widely with internal and external stakeholders to ensure successful delivery of projects aligned with organisational strategy.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage multiple projects to achieve strategic objectives
• Define and govern project scope, objectives, deliverables, timelines, and resourcing in alignment with organisational goals and P3M methodology and frameworks
• Lead, motivate, and manage cross-functional project teams, delegating tasks effectively and fostering a high-performance culture
• Communicate regularly with stakeholders to align expectations, manage dependencies, and resolve issues
• Monitor and control project budgets, ensuring strong financial governance and cost control
• Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks, issues, and dependencies
• Oversee project delivery to ensure activities remain on track and meet agreed quality standards
• Measure and report on project performance against objectives, KPIs, and benefits realisation
• Provide leadership, coaching, and mentoring to Project Managers, Senior Project Officers, and Project Officers

You will liaise extensively with a broad range of stakeholders, including:

• Internal Senior Leadership Team members
• Internal Governance Committee members
• Internal Service Line Leaders and stakeholders
• External contractors and consultants

About You

You are a confident and collaborative leader with strong program and project management expertise and the ability to operate independently in a complex environment. You bring excellent communication skills, sound judgement, and a proven ability to deliver outcomes in a public or enterprise setting.

We are looking for someone who brings: 

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Information Technology, Project/Program Management, or equivalent relevant industry experience
• PRINCE2® Practitioner (or higher) or equivalent certification
• MSP® (Managing Successful Programmes) or equivalent certification
• Current Class C Driver Licence

The Gold Coast is inspired by lifestyle and driven by opportunity. We are the second largest Council in Australia.  

We care about being the most flexible government organisation in Australia. We have a range of benefits to help you create the right balance:   

• 9-day fortnight  
• Flexible work arrangements to suit your lifestyle, including hybrid/work from home options, flexible working hours and locations  

• Personal and professional development courses 

• Access to 350+ fitness facilities through Fitness Passport  

• 4 free confidential counselling sessions a year for you or an immediate family member 

• 1 free nutritionist and financial advice session per year 

We pride ourselves on our shared mission of being a high-performing, customer-focused organisation which delivers value-for-money services to the community.  

How to apply
To submit your application, please respond to the questions below. You will be required to upload your resume and a cover letter (no more than two pages) outlining how your skills, experience and personal attributes will enable you to be successful in this role. Please note that you may also be asked to provide relevant qualifications, where applicable.

Contact Person Shane Lockwood 

Contact Email: slockwood@goldcoast.qld.gov.au

Closing Date Friday 13th February 2026, 11:59pm   

Our selection process may include a one-way video interview via Criteria, a face-to-face or virtual interview via Microsoft Teams, reference checks via Xref and additional checks including police checks, employment history checks, qualification checks, pre-employment medical reviews and drug and alcohol testing.  

We’re committed to creating a diverse workplace and inclusive culture. We take pride in people who align with our high-performance principles. We believe that the diverse makeup of our workforce reflects the community we serve. We consider all qualified candidates for employment, irrespective of race, age, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, or other protected characteristics by law.