Senior Project Manager Requisition Number: 415
Salary Range: $93,559.90 - $108,629.69 pro-rata per annum
Position Type: Full Time Temporary until 30 April 2026
Location: Council Chambers, 119 – 145 Spence Street, Cairns
Application Close Date: Sunday, 3 November 2024 at 11.30pm AEST
Agency applications are not being accepted at this stage.
We have an exciting opportunity for a dynamic and experienced Senior Project Manager to join our Project Delivery Service team to lead and manage projects from conception to final delivery.
About the Team:
The Finance & Business Services Directorate provides essential internal services that support Council to deliver services to the community. Information & Technology Services' (I&TS) key activities include the provision and support of information management & technology solutions aligned with the requirements of the Council.
The Project Delivery team manages programs and projects from the I&TS project pipeline portfolio in alignment with the I&TS business aligned strategy and has a dynamic mix of personnel. Projects in the project pipeline are diverse covering the areas of Asset Management, Infrastructure & Technology and Business Improvement.
What You'll Do:
The Project Delivery team works with project teams within I&TS as well as with our business customers across Council to achieve project objectives by:
Defining, implementing and managing projects from conception to final delivery.Achieving optimal results, conforming to standards for quality, safety and sustainability and complying with defined scope, performance, cost and schedule criteria.Deploying agile practices where applicable.Providing change management services to ensure that IT projects are successfully implemented and adopted within the business in a manner that ensures the desired business outcomes and benefits are achieved.Consulting and negotiating with key stakeholders as a project specialist, actively working to solve customer problems and contributing to improvements in project management and governance methodologies and practices.What We're Looking For: Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills.Understanding of the tools, processes, and project management methodologies (PMBOK, PRINCE2, Scrum, etc.) needed to successfully complete projects.Experience with technology-related tenders, including creation of tender documents through to management of the selection process.Demonstrated experience in successful project delivery and change management.Ability to work efficiently under pressure, and remain organized, composed, and resourceful.A team player working with and across different I&TS sections including external resources.Some benefits we offer: Achieve work/life balance with flexible working arrangements.Fitness Passport - subsidised health and well-being memberships (gym/swimming pool).Recharge with up to 5 weeks annual leave.Up to 3 weeks personal leave.Secure your future with 12% superannuation contributions.Salary sacrifice opportunities.Grow personally and professionally with learning and development opportunities.Cherish family time with up to 14 weeks paid parental leave.Relocation assistance may be available for preferred candidates.We are committed to: Fostering a collaborative and inclusive work environment.Embracing innovation and continuous improvement.Cultivating a culture of professional growth and support.Now we want to hear about YOU! Applications MUST be submitted online through the 'Apply' button and include a Cover Letter addressing the selection criteria and Resume outlining previous academic and work experience. If requested, include attachments of the relevant qualifications and licenses, relating to the role.
For further information about this role, please download the Position Description which includes the Key Duties, Responsibilities and Selection Criteria.
Council's Recruitment Team can be contacted via: Phone: (07) 4044 3***
Email: ******
Website: Employment at Council | Cairns Regional Council
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