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Project Manager (Continuous Applicant Pool)
Portfolio Management Office; Program Knowledge and Systems Initiatives; Water Resource Management; Brisbane City
**12 Month Continuous Applicant Pool**
We are seeking candidates for future Project Manager (AO8) roles. We will assess applications regularly as temporary vacancies arise. If deemed suitable you may be contacted to determine your interest in a specific role. Pre-employment screening, forms part of our selection process, therefore you will be asked to attend an interview and submit detailed documentation prior to your commencement in a temporary role.
Below are some of the general key accountabilities for an AO8 with DLGWV. If you are considered for a role in DLGWV you will be provided with a more specific position description at that point.
Job details
| Position status | Fixed Term Temporary |
|---|---|
| Position type | Flexible full-time |
| Occupational group | Management |
| Classification | AO8 |
| Workplace Location | Flexible |
| Job ad reference | QLD/641252CAP/25 |
| Closing date | 05-Jun-2026 |
| Job duration | 1 Year with possible extension |
| Contact person | Davina Roberts |
| Contact details | Email: rwfp@rdmw.qld.gov.au Access the National Relay Service |
About 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.
About the role
• Management and/or contribution to initiatives that could include (but not limited to) :
o Business change/process improvement projects
o Digitally enabled business change projects
o Customer service transformation and digitisation projects
o Strategic procurement projects
o Working collaboratively with other Project Managers to support delivery of at/risk high profile projects..
• Lead, influence and contribute to the successful delivery of program/s and projects in accordance with DLGWV project and program management governance and delivery frameworks based on Prince2, PMBOK and Agile methodologies.
• Proactive leadership for project and program delivery through effective, timely and efficient status reporting, scheduling, change, communication, scope, risk, issue, cost, budget, quality assurance, lessons, benefits management, reporting, tracking, monitoring and escalation management.
• Prepare and/or oversee the preparation of complex reports, submissions, briefing notes, presentations, and correspondence for consideration by senior management and executive management.
• Facilitate effective communication channels to promote the successful adoption of change within the department, and foster relationships through lessons learned and management of expectations.
• Exercise judgement, authority, and high-level influence to effectively coordinate the management of divisional requirements and competing priorities.
• Build and manage positive working relationships and partnerships with colleagues and with other levels of government, industry, and non-government organisations to achieve Program and Projects outcomes and deliver on Government commitments.
• Mentor, coach and provide advice and guidance to team members
About you
• Proven leadership skills to deliver team objectives and the organisations vision.
• Strong communication skills to build internal and external relationships to deliver projects supported by appropriate consultation and engagement.
• Ability to influence best practice planning standards and display sound governance.
About your benefits
• Passionate engaged team with values driven culture.
• Work life balance with hybrid work arrangements.
• Fantastic career development leadership opportunity.
We strive to create a respectful and rewarding workplace culture that encourages, recognises and embraces every individual's contribution within a collaborative environment that allows all employees to thrive. We believe our workforce should represent the community we serve. We strongly encourage enquiries and applications from people with diverse backgrounds including Aboriginal peoples and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
This position is available in where there is available workstations at DLGWV office locations: Ayr, Brisbane, Bundaberg, Cairns, Gatton, Goondiwindi, Gympie, Longreach, Mackay, Mareeba, Rockhampton, South Johnstone, St George, Toowoomba, Townsville, Warwick, please indicate your location preference for this role on your application.
How to Apply
Submit your resume and a brief cover letter (1-2 pages) demonstrating your suitability for the position.
Applications will remain current for a period of 12 months.
Please also let us know if know if there is any assistance we can provide that would help you to participate in the recruitment process.
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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Documents
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