The Queensland Building and Construction Commission (QBCC) is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead the delivery of complex transformation, digital, policy and service improvement initiatives. This role provides senior-level project leadership within a structured governance environment and plays a critical part in supporting organisational priorities and service outcomes for Queenslanders.

Job details

AO8 Senior Project Manager - Temporary opportunity until 30 June 2027 with possible extension

About the role

The Senior Project Manager is responsible for the end‑to‑end management and delivery of complex projects, ensuring outcomes are achieved within agreed scope, timeframes, budget and governance requirements. This includes developing and maintaining integrated project plans, schedules, RAID logs, dependency maps, reporting packs and decision records to support transparent oversight and timely escalation.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading delivery of transformation, digital, operational or service improvement projects.
• Coordinating cross‑functional project teams, business SMEs, vendors and stakeholders.
• Preparing high‑quality governance artefacts, briefs, submissions, steering committee papers and status reports.
• Applying structured change, benefits and stakeholder engagement practices to support adoption and measurable business outcomes.
• Maintaining disciplined delivery controls, identifying risks early and recommending practical options for resolution.

The role requires strong judgement, disciplined project management capability and confidence working in complex, fast‑moving environments.

Please refer to the Position Description for a full list of key role responsibilities and suitability requirements. 

About you

You will bring senior-level project delivery experience and a strong capability in structured governance, stakeholder engagement and delivery reporting.

To be successful, you will demonstrate:

• Proven experience delivering complex projects in government, regulatory, digital transformation or customer service environments.
• Strong capability in planning, scheduling, dependency management, risk and issue management, financial tracking and reporting.
• Ability to produce clear, concise and defensible documentation for senior leaders and decision-making forums.
• Highly developed stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to influence, negotiate and maintain delivery momentum.
• Sound judgement, accountability and attention to detail.

Desirable experience includes:

• Queensland Government or statutory authority experience.
• Exposure to Salesforce, digital service delivery, licensing, workflow automation or contemporary project delivery tools.
• Familiarity with benefits management, change impact assessment, procurement, vendor coordination or portfolio reporting.

Qualifications: No mandatory qualification required. Project management or change management certifications (e.g. PRINCE2, Agile, MSP, PMBOK, PROSCI) are highly regarded.

How to Apply

To be considered for this opportunity, please submit your current resume and a brief cover letter (maximum two pages) addressing project delivery experience, stakeholder engagement, governance/reporting capability and experience delivering outcomes in complex environments. This is your opportunity to tell us how you meet the suitability requirements detailed in the attached Position Description.

Please Note: Shortlisted candidates will be asked to complete a practical scenario as part of the interview process.

Referee checks - It is recommended you seek approval when nominating a person as a referee. Referees should have a thorough knowledge of your work performance and conduct, and it is preferable to include your current/ immediate past supervisor. 

By providing the names and contact details of your referee/s you consent for these people to be contacted by the selection panel. If you do not wish the panel to contact your referees without your permission, please make this clear on your resume. 

Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

Applications remain current for 12 months from the closing date of this vacancy and may be considered for appointment to identical vacancies within the QBCC. Unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.

Documents

Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.

• QBCC Information for Applicants - June 2026 (PDF, 1.25MB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  Position description - AO8 Senior Project Manager (PDF, 163KB)
  Role Description