Project Manager

Why work with us?

At Council, we’re proud of our region. We collaborate with community to achieve truly sustainable outcomes, enhance our enviable lifestyle, and create award-winning places and spaces that are uniquely Sunshine Coast. So, if you love it here as much as we do, and you want to shape our region for the future – you’ll want to join our team!

With the vision to be Australia’s most sustainable region - Connected. Liveable. Thriving, our region is a model of sustainability, where caring for our environment, creating vibrant communities and growing our local economy is a way of life.

About the Role

The Urban Growth Projects Branch partners with the community, investors, government and key stakeholders to lead sustainable urban growth across the Sunshine Coast. The team is at the forefront of delivering projects that support one of Australia's fastest-growing regions, helping create connected communities, vibrant activity centres and long-term economic prosperity while balancing environmental and community outcomes.

As Project Manager, you will provide leadership, strategic advice and professional direction on major urban development projects that influence the future of the Sunshine Coast. This is an exciting opportunity to lead complex, high-profile initiatives, work closely with a diverse range of stakeholders and help deliver sustainable growth outcomes that align with Council's vision of being Australia's most sustainable region.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage major urban development and growth management projects from planning through to implementation.
• Develop innovative planning solutions that integrate economic, environmental, engineering and community outcomes.
• Provide expert advice, reporting and recommendations to senior leaders, stakeholders and decision-makers.
• Manage multidisciplinary teams, consultants and stakeholder relationships to successfully deliver project outcomes.

This position is based at  Sunshine Coast City Hall, in the heart of Maroochydore CBD. This state of the art and sustainable building is designed to achieve an innovative and collaborative workspace.

About you

• A Planning Professional: you hold qualifications in Town Planning and are eligible for membership with the Planning Institute of Australia. You bring strong technical expertise and a passion for shaping sustainable communities.
• A Proven Project Leader: you have successfully delivered large, complex urban development projects and understand how to navigate competing priorities while achieving strategic outcomes.
• A Strong Stakeholder Manager: you excel at building relationships, influencing outcomes and collaborating with government agencies, developers, consultants and community stakeholders.
• An Inspiring Leader and Communicator: you bring exceptional leadership, communication and report-writing skills, with the ability to guide multidisciplinary teams and provide trusted advice to senior decision-makers.

Our Culture & Employee Benefits

Council is committed to creating an inclusive, culturally diverse, healthy, skilled and dedicated workplace culture. As an employee you will enjoy a range of benefits and working styles to suit you:

• Wellbeing: Your wellbeing is important to us therefore we offer several different initiatives such as discounted health related memberships, fitness passport, employee assistance program and development opportunities. 
• Flexibility: We know it is important to balance life and work; therefore, we offer flexible working including a 9-day fortnight and a hybrid WFH model that help you be your best.
• Extras: Those extras make a difference therefore we offer salary packaging options on novated leases, superannuation, smartphones and devices.

How to apply

Your written application should include:

• A 1-2 page cover letter demonstrating your ability to fulfil the mandatory and desirable requirements on the Position Profile. Keep the key responsibilities in mind when addressing these criteria; and
• A current resume or curriculum vitae.

Once you have these two documents ready, click ‘Apply Now’ and follow the prompts to complete your application.

Further Information

Helpful information to assist you in completing your application is available on the Sunshine Coast Council website.

To learn more about Council’s vision and projects, you can view the Corporate Plan 2025-2030.

For specific enquiries contact Nichola Jarvis during business hours on 0488 980 397.

We're working hard to create an inclusive workplace that reflects the diverse community we serve. If you require adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process, please reach out to the Recruitment Team [email protected].

At Sunshine Coast Council, we embrace differences in gender, age, ethnicity, race, cultural background including First Nations, disability, religion and sexual orientation. To deliver the best service to our region we want a workforce that reflects the diverse community that we serve. Sunshine Coast Council strongly encourages all suitable applicants to apply for this role.