Senior 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

Join Sunshine Coast Council and play a pivotal role in delivering transformative infrastructure projects that will leave a lasting legacy for our community. As a Senior Project Manager, you’ll lead complex, high-profile initiatives, including “The Wave”, that connect people, enhance liveability, and support our vision of being Australia’s most sustainable region: Connected. Liveable. Thriving**.**

This role ensures successful integration of returned works into community networks along with project managing associated Council works, delivering positive outcomes for the Sunshine Coast Council as the legacy asset owner. Key responsibilities of the role include:

• Build productive relationships across all levels to influence high-quality planning, design, and construction outcomes.
• Monitor and report project risks, implementing mitigation strategies with the Project Sponsor and Manager.
• Identify opportunities for efficiencies and innovation across the project.
• Supervise and coordinate team members, consultants, and contractors, fostering collaboration and accountability.
• Coordinate with partners the planning, design, construction, and handover of complex works including roads, sporting complexes, active transport and community facilities.
• Prepare and secure approvals, permits, and documentation for project delivery.
• Ensure quality assurance and timely transfer of asset data into Council systems.
• Lead community and stakeholder consultations, meetings, and workshops.
• Prepare high-quality reports, recommendations, and updates for governance and decision-making.

About you

You’re a dynamic leader who thrives on delivering complex infrastructure projects that make a real impact. With a strong technical background and proven experience managing large-scale programs, you bring strategic thinking, innovation, and a collaborative approach to everything you do. You’re confident in navigating challenges and influencing stakeholders through exceptional communication skills, and driving outcomes that align with Council’s vision for a connected, liveable, and thriving region. If you’re passionate about shaping the future of the Sunshine Coast and leading high-performing teams, we want to hear from you.  You will be:

• Degree qualifications in Project Management, Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or similar.
• Proven experience leading major infrastructure projects from planning through delivery.
• Strong contract management and communication skills, including negotiation and conflict resolution.
• Advanced project management capability with the ability to coordinate multi-disciplinary teams and complex programs.
• Demonstrated ability to influence outcomes during planning, design, and construction phases.
• Current Queensland White Card and “C” Class Driver’s Licence.

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 a number of 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 this 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 Matt Dagan during business hours on 0437 082 584.

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.