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 Civil Projects team  plays a key role in delivering capital works and infrastructure projects that support the growth and sustainability of the Sunshine Coast region. Working across a diverse portfolio of projects, the team partners with stakeholders, consultants and contractors to deliver high-quality outcomes that enhance our communities, support future growth and create lasting benefits for residents and visitors alike.

As a Project Manager, you will lead the planning, coordination and delivery of medium to large-scale infrastructure and capital works projects across the Sunshine Coast region. From feasibility studies and project planning through to procurement, construction and stakeholder engagement, you will play a critical role in delivering projects that create positive and sustainable outcomes for our community. This is an exciting opportunity to work on a varied portfolio of high-profile projects while contributing to the future of one of Australia's most desirable regions.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of medium to large capital works projects from planning to completion.
• Manage project budgets, procurement activities and contract administration.
• Coordinate internal teams, consultants, contractors and key stakeholders.
• Prepare project plans, status reports and communication strategies to support successful outcomes.

About you

You are an experienced project management professional with a proven track record delivering medium to large-scale infrastructure or capital works projects within complex environments.

You bring strong commercial, financial and project delivery expertise, with the ability to manage competing priorities while achieving quality, time and budget objectives.

You are a confident communicator who can build productive relationships, influence stakeholders and provide expert advice across a diverse range of projects and audiences.

You possess tertiary qualifications in Project Management, Engineering, Architecture, Planning or a related discipline, together with highly developed analytical, problem-solving and leadership skills.

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 Ryan Butler during business hours on 0418 737 949.

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.