Civil Program Delivery 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, council is at the forefront of delivering a number of region-shaping projects that will see the region become a hub for innovation, entrepreneurship and creativity, along with opportunities and a lifestyle for all to enjoy.

About the Role

The Project Delivery Branch complies the ten-year capital works program and coordinates delivery of allocated capital projects to provide ‘cradle to grave; project management while focusing on total program delivery within budget and time constraints. The branch takes a leading role in community and councillor consultation, ensuring value for money outcomes in all facets of project delivery.

The Civil program currently consists of 70-million-dollar annual budget spread over 180 projects of varying size.  As Civil Program Delivery Manager, you will empower a high-performing team of 17 project management professionals to harness their collective strengths to deliver innovative and efficient civil infrastructure projects across the Sunshine Coast.  As an integral member of the Project Delivery Branch, you will apply your expertise in project and program management to ensure the successful and timely delivery of a diverse portfolio of capital works.

This includes coordinating, planning, programming and reporting the delivery of major and minor infrastructure projects from the Capital Works Program using best practice project and program management techniques. The role has a key liaison function with a large range of stakeholders across the organisation to ensure councillors and clients are regularly briefed on project and program delivery status.

The ability to comprehend and communicate strategic directions while developing tactical programs to align with Council’s adopted Capital Works Program, including the successful interpretation and advocacy of corporate drivers and strategic plans is key to success in this role.

You will partner with Council and Government agency professionals and service providers to maintain a high level of awareness of infrastructure delivery requirements and issues at all levels, to help properly define and realise the range of infrastructure place making outcomes desired for the region.

About you

As a requirement of this role, you will possess tertiary qualifications in Civil Engineering, Project Management, or a closely related field.

You will possess a current C class drivers license, and a Queensland White Card/Construction Industry Card.

You will have demonstrated extensive experience in infrastructure planning and design, project delivery and program planning on a medium to large scale.

You will have demonstrated outstanding communication, consultation, negotiation, networking and advocacy skills to support strong relationships and agreements with staff, the community, consultants and contractors.

You will have excellent resource needs analysis and application solution skills for major and minor projects, and the proven experience in project and program management, financial management and human resources management.

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 with a hybrid multi office and WFH model that helps you be your best.
• Extras: Those extras make a difference therefore we offer salary packaging options on novated leases, superannuation, smartphones and devices. We also pay you 17.5% leave loading and generous Superannuation where council will contribute 12% Superannuation in addition to your 6% superannuation contribution.

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 2024-2028.

For specific enquiries contact Chris Sturgess during business hours on 0438 166 122.

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.