Regional Development, Manufacturing and Water (Organisation site)
Major Infrastructure Projects; Water Infrastructure & Strategic Coordination; Water Infrastructure and Partnerships; Brisbane City
Provide critical support and leadership to the Major Infrastructure Projects team to deliver key water infrastructure projects across Queensland.
Job details
| Position status | Fixed Term Temporary |
|---|---|
| Position type | Flexible full-time |
| Occupational group | Project Management |
| Classification | AO8 |
| Workplace Location | Brisbane Inner City,Flexible |
| Job ad reference | QLD/629674/25 |
| Closing date | 16-Apr-2025 |
| Yearly salary | $142760 – $150874 |
| Fortnightly salary | $5472.00 – $5783.00 |
| Job duration | Until April 2027 with possible extension |
| Contact person | Carla Littlejohn |
| Contact details | M: 0422 621 159 or Ph: 07 3199 7876 Access the National Relay Service |
The Department
The Department of Local Government, Water and Volunteers (DLGWV), previously known as the Department of Regional Development, Manufacturing and Water, is at the forefront of driving sustainable growth across Queensland. Our mission is to manage water resources responsibly and empower councils to support and grow Queensland communities. With over 700 dedicated professionals across Brisbane and regional offices, we work tirelessly to ensure that Queensland’s communities, businesses, and water resources thrive. The Role This is a critical role to ensure the continued delivery of high-profile, high-risk projects within the Major Infrastructure Projects (MIP) team.
Key Accountabilities:
- Proactively identifying and managing strategic risks and opportunities related to major water infrastructure projects.
- Leading the development of funding agreements, contracts, detailed business cases, options analysis, studies, contracts, and Memoranda of Understanding.
- Liaising with Australian Government officials, State agencies, project delivery proponents (e.g. local governments and State government entities) and in-house finance and legal services.
- Providing governance oversight for administration of contracts and funding agreements in accordance with approved governance and financial protocols, including payment of claims, review of project reports, milestone assessment and contract revisions as required.
- Preparation of high-quality submissions, correspondence, briefing material, funding proposals and presentations.
About You
This senior (A08) role is for two years, with the potential for extension subject to ongoing project funding. While there are no mandatory requirements, the successful person will be able to demonstrate the following skills and experience:
- An experienced senior project leader with demonstrated experience in planning and managing large, complex projects.
- Identification of strategic risks and opportunities, development of strategies and plans in the water sector would be highly regarded.
- Experience in the preparation of high-quality submissions, correspondence, briefing material, funding proposals and presentations.
- Experience in the development of funding agreements and contracts.
- Travel away from the office may be required.
Your Benefits
- Attractive salaries with generous employee benefits.
- Passionate engaged team with a supportive and values driven culture.
- Work life balance with hybrid work arrangements.
- Fantastic career development Project Management opportunity. We believe our workforce should represent the community we serve. We strongly encourage applications from people with diverse backgrounds including Aboriginal peoples and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and LGBTQ+ people.
How to Apply: Submit your resume and a brief cover letter (1-2 pages) demonstrating your suitability for the position.
Applications to remain current for 12 months.
Job Ad Reference: QLD/629674/25
Closing Date: Wednesday, 16 April 2025
Further information
We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.
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