- Full Time/9 Day Fortnight/36 Hours per week
- Salary: From $121,839 plus Superannuation
- Position Brief - Program Manager
About The Role
The Program Manager is responsible for leading the Critical Asset Team’s program of condition assessment works and supporting development of projects in response to poor asset conditions to achieve Gate 2.
Position Responsibilities
- Lead program of works for assessment of critical asset condition assessments.
- Manage the achievement of Gate 1 and Gate 2 Projects for emergent critical asset projects.
- Collaborate with technical specialists in water, wastewater and stormwater asset management and planning to monitor the performance of contractors and consultants.
- Develop forecasts.
- Contribute to developing groups cost-intelligence to assist with investment decisions.
- Develop business improvement initiatives to assist with transparency, reduce delivery risk, encourage cost-efficiency, and reduce business risk.
- Provide updates to senior and executive leadership, including the Infrastructure Project Control Group as required.
- Provide technical support to project managers throughout the broader group
We’re Looking For People Who Have
- Bachelor's degree in engineering or the equivalent knowledge and experience.
- Unrestricted Class “C” Drivers Licence.
- General Construction Induction Card (White Card)
- Strong Stakeholder engagement
Please note: The successful candidate will not be able to commence in this role until after July1 2026
Be part of shaping the Gold Coast’s future
The Gold Coast is inspired by lifestyle and driven by opportunity. We are the second largest Council in Australia.
Benefits
We care about being the most flexible government organisation in Australia. We have a range of benefits to help you create the right balance:
- 9-day fortnight
- Flexible work arrangements to suit your lifestyle, including hybrid/work from home options, flexible working hours and locations
- Personal and professional development courses
- Access to 350+ fitness facilities through Fitness Passport
- 4 free confidential counselling sessions a year for you or an immediate family member
- 1 free nutritionist and financial advice session per year
We pride ourselves on our shared mission of being a high-performing, customer-focused organisation which delivers value-for-money services to the community.
How To Apply
To submit your application, please click apply now and complete the application form. You will be required to upload your resume and a cover letter (no more than two pages) outlining how your skills, experience and personal attributes will enable you to be successful in this role. Please note that you may also be asked to provide relevant qualifications, where applicable.
Contact Person Sheree Whillans
Contact Email swhillans@goldcoast.qld.gov.au
Closing Date 18th May/11:59pm AEDT
Our selection process may include a one-way video interview via Criteria, a face-to-face or virtual interview via Microsoft Teams, reference checks via Xref and additional checks including police checks, employment history checks, qualification checks, pre-employment medical reviews and drug and alcohol testing.
We’re committed to creating a diverse workplace and inclusive culture. We take pride in people who align with our high-performance principles. We believe that the diverse makeup of our workforce reflects the community we serve. We consider all qualified candidates for employment, irrespective of race, age, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, or other protected characteristics by law.
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