Program Manager - Civil Infrastructure

The details:

Join City of Moreton Bay and help shape and enhance our communities for today and tomorrow! Our Project Development and Delivery team deliver $130m+ of capital infrastructure each year, and have a pipeline of major roads and bridge projects over the next 5+ years including Youngs Crossing Road upgrade and bridge, Buchannan Road upgrade and Old Gympie Road duplication.

As a Program Manager, known in our organisation as Coordinator Program Management and Delivery, you'll be leading a team of 10 - 15 project specialist through project development, design (internal and external consultants) and construction (external contractors) for a variety of assets including roads, drains, bridges, buildings, public amenities, waste facilities, parks etc. in the role of Contract Superintendent.

You'll also:

• Oversee the delivery of multiple capital and operational programs/projects from preconstruction, through procurement and construction, to final handover
• Lead the team to deliver the key initiatives of the annual operational plan through positive leadership, resource co-ordination and supporting professional development
• Provide strategic and operational advice to Council and key stakeholders to resolve of highly complex issues
• Prepare performance, progress and procurement reports and documents
• Drive continuous improvement of systems, processes, and resources
• Build high level relationships across a range of diverse council, contractor and community stakeholders.

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About you

We're looking for an experienced people leader and civil construction program manager, accomplished in delivering significant infrastructure projects, and driving high performance outcomes in a large and complex organisation. You'll also bring:

• Demonstrated ability building relationships and providing high level strategic and operational advice to key stakeholders
• High level presentation and communication skills
• Analytical and outcome focus to manage competing demands in a complex environment
• Ability to keep abreast of political, economic and industry trends and developments which may impact or create new opportunities for Council
• Degree in Engineering, Construction, Project Management, or a related discipline is required
• Current C Class driver’s licence is required
• Valid Construction Induction Card, or willingness to obtain prior to commencement.

Why City of Moreton Bay?

What you do with your life matters. It’s the same with your career.

We’re the third-largest council in Australia and one of the fastest-growing areas. As Australia’s newest city, we’re building something that’s never been done before: a new kind of city, inspired and empowered by a new kind of council.

This is your opportunity to develop skills and experience in a truly unique place, at a truly unique point in time.

At City of Moreton Bay, we’re focused on the vital work we do today. But we’re also focused on the future. On what can be – for our city, our Council and your career.

Here’s what you’ll love about a career with us:

• See it. To build a city of the future, first, you have to see it. The polycentric city we’re building will bring greater prosperity, sustainability and affordability to our city. This is your chance to contribute to something that’s never been done before.
• Shape it. You’ll get hands-on in a rewarding career, serving and strengthening our communities for today and tomorrow. Our work is diverse, interesting and it matters – and it’s yours to shape and own.
• Live it. Contribute to the city you and your family want to live in and enjoy the lifestyle you deserve. And if you don’t live here, you’ll still find pride and connection in so many ways with our successful, resilient team.

You’ll also enjoy a range of other benefits:

• Find a better work-life balance with a nine-day fortnight.
• Advance your skills and career through our Study, Training And Research Scheme (STARS).
• Make your pay go further with salary packaging options on novated leases, superannuation payments, smartphones and devices.
• Prioritise your health and wellbeing with discounted health insurance, free annual flu vaccinations and our Fitness Passport Program.
• Get support when you and your family need it most with our 24/7 confidential counselling service, leader support hotline and Mates in Construction program.
• Our Strathpine office has local parking on site and is close to public transport networks, making for an easy commute.

Ready for a career that matters?

Join City of Moreton Bay, and help shape our city of the future.

Click on the 'Apply Now' button below to complete your online application. Please upload a current resume that demonstrates how you meet the requirements for this role.  You will also have the option to add a cover letter should you wish.

As part of the recruitment process, applicants will be required to undergo a National Criminal History Check.

To obtain further details please contact our Careers team at careers@moretonbay.qld.gov.au. 

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Your Future City.
See it. Shape it. Live It.

City of Moreton Bay extends across the traditional lands of the Jinibara, Kabi Kabi, and Turrbal peoples, and we acknowledge and pay respects to our Traditional Custodians. We believe diversity of thought, background and experience creates better outcomes for our people and communities, and we strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people of all ages, genders, abilities and cultural backgrounds.