Description

About you

You're an experienced Engineer who excels at managing diverse stakeholders and thrives in a collaborative environment. Leading a small interface team, you'll represent Council and provide guidance and support to ensure project milestones and Council objectives are achieved. Your problem solving and analytical skills will enable you to develop innovative solutions and you take pride in delivering quality outcomes that serve the local community. 

You're seeking a new challenge that offers you the opportunity to expand your career, build your project portfolio and fuel your passion for delivering meaningful work that enhances the prosperity of our beautiful region. 

About the position

The Principal Project Manager, Inland Rail leads Council’s Inland Rail interface team, with the purpose of maximising project benefits and minimising potential adverse community and project impacts across the Toowoomba Region.

The Inland Rail Project is a nationally significant infrastructure project that promises to deliver substantial economic benefit to the Toowoomba Region.

• This is a temporary full-time position, available for an initial 3-year appointment, with the possibility of extension (subject to ongoing project funding).
• The position is based in the Toowoomba CBD, with free parking provided.
• The annual salary range for this position is $123,226.69 to $138,941.51 gross per annum, plus 17.5% annual leave loading and up to 12.65% superannuation.
• Access a range of career development and professional growth opportunities.
• Benefit from salary sacrificing options to boost your superannuation.
• Access a range of wellbeing initiatives, including free skin checks, corporate membership of private health funds, Fitness Passport and the Employee Assistance Program.
• Reimbursement of relocation expenses if you are moving to the Toowoomba Region.
• Work in a safety-conscious organisation - home safe every day!

About the team

The Project Services Branch forms part of the Infrastructure Services Group, and is a project management office that manages the delivery of major road, drainage, park, sports facility, bridge, building, business system and change projects, primarily for Council client areas. We look for strong values-based leaders who are confident in dynamic business environments, and with a desire to serve our community.

In addition to direct project and program management; the Project Services Branch also play a key role in interfacing with major infrastructure projects across the region as they arise, including Inland Rail. 

About Council

The Toowoomba Region is about rich traditions and bold ambitions. Our long and proud agricultural history has evolved Toowoomba into Australia’s second largest inland city supporting diverse townships in the Council area and acting as a service centre for South West Qld and North West NSW.  The region is boldly forging new opportunities around the Surat Basin resource sector, education, health, transport and massive infrastructure investments.  Growth hasn’t come at the expense of liveability though, with Toowoomba twice voted in the top 5 most family friendly cities in Australia.

Toowoomba Regional Council services a regional population of 178,500 and employs a team of approximately 1,600 staff, dedicated and passionate about delivering excellent customer service to the community, residents and visitors throughout the region.  We recognise that our success depends upon attracting and retaining skilled and talented staff and offer a wide variety of interesting challenges and opportunities to develop your career.

Requirements

How to be successful in this position: 

• Degree qualified Civil Engineer with experience in the successful delivery and management of community infrastructure projects.
• Highly developed written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills with the ability to deliver presentations and draft high quality reports.  
• Experience leading diverse project teams in a collaborative, solutions focused environment.
• A highly developed understanding of project management frameworks and relevant legislation, codes and standards.
• High level problem solving and research/analytical skills including the ability to obtain and interpret information and make specific recommendations.
• Ability to innovate, to be flexible and responsive in the face of change and disruption and make decisions within accepted parameters.
• Demonstrated commitment to Council’s values of Honesty, Accountability, Respect, Teamwork and Safety and Wellbeing. 

How to apply:

For full details of this position, please visit our website and ensure you download the Position Description which provides the position Success Criteria. 

To apply, please provide your current resume and a 2-page cover letter outlining your suitability for the position in relation to the position success criteria.

The preferred candidate will be required to undertake a Criminal History Check and a pre-employment medical assessment to assess their ability to perform the genuine occupational requirements of the position.

Please note to have your application considered, ensure that you have followed the instructions outlined above.

Visit our website www.tr.qld.gov.au/jobs for information on how to apply for jobs at Toowoomba Regional Council.  Applicants are encouraged to apply online.