Project Manager | 18 6mth contract

Job Description

This pay rate is inclusive of mandatory 25% casual loading Initial contract to start ASAP until 17/09/2026 with 6-mth extension option paying approx $131/hr Brisbane CBD Location with flexibility to WFH 2 days/week Our client, a large complex Queensland Government, is currently seeking a Senior Project Manager for an initial contract until Sept 2026 with a 6-mth extension option. The Program The Flood Resilience Program is a Queensland Government initiative that aims to create stronger, safer, and more flood-resilient schools. The Flood Resilience Team, Infrastructure Services Division, oversees and implements the Flood Resilience Program that seeks to inform an overarching infrastructure planning and design process, improving the management of flood risk and reducing flood impacts, including cost and time of recovery. The Role The Flood Resilience Team is seeking a Project Manager to lead and oversee the planning phase of schools within the Flood Resilience Program, including facilitating the three (3) core deliverables: Preparing preliminary evaluations and/or detailed business cases (in accordance with the Queensland Government's Project Assessment Framework) for projects within the Flood Resilience Program; Obtaining all relevant planning approvals for the projects, including Ministerial Infrastructure Designations, development applications, or any other approval process required; Preparing budget documentation and necessary funding approvals (e.g., Cabinet Budget Review Committee submission) for the projects. Throughout the planning phase of the project, the Project Manager will lead both internal and external discussions, oversee the implementation of the project program, and be the central point of contact for the project. This role requires an experienced project manager ready to transition into the role or an experienced senior project manager to oversee a school project within the planning phase of the project life cycle. The ideal candidate will have demonstrated experience in infrastructure projects, with experience in government infrastructure projects being favorable, and will need to lead a project team to help facilitate the preparation of the team's core deliverables. The Project Manager will be supported by a dedicated project team with technical experts to facilitate the required deliverables and duties. Key responsibilities/tasks: Develop Preliminary Evaluations, Detailed Business Cases, and Ministerial Infrastructure Designations for the Flood Resilience Program unit with minimal supervision. Coordinate teams of external consultants for efficient development of the work. Assist with procurement activities for the engagement of external consultants. Liaise as necessary with internal and external stakeholder groups and agencies. Provide project-specific advice to management and the executive, and liaise with other units as required. Work collaboratively with other staff members and external consultants. Participate in the Flood Resilience Program team meetings, contribute to the development and application of policies and procedures that support the strategic direction of the department for a range of infrastructure resilience issues. Build and maintain high levels of communication and collaborative partnerships with internal units, external agencies, and school stakeholders to facilitate achievement of project objectives. Develop and maintain project programs to a high standard. Undertake project risk assessments to a high standard to ensure both project and corporate risks are captured and mitigated. To submit your application, in strict confidence, please submit your resume in Word Format using the appropriate link quoting reference No. 243321. Should you require further information, please email . Your interest will be treated in the strictest of confidence. #J-18808-Ljbffr