Location:
Townsville, QLD
Contract duration:
12-month contract
Our Client:
A leading local government authority in Northern Australia, committed to driving economic diversity and delivering an enriching lifestyle for the community.
The Role:
You will lead and deliver a range of IT projects that directly impact community services, collaborating with internal teams and stakeholders to achieve strategic outcomes. Your focus will be on customer-centric solutions, innovation, and value creation while managing projects from initiation to completion.
Responsibilities:
· Manage multiple IT projects through all lifecycle phases, leading teams and allocating resources
· Maintain schedules, budgets, and ensure effective communication with stakeholders
· Identify, assess, and mitigate risks to maximise project success
· Apply Agile and Waterfall project management methodologies
· Demonstrate visible leadership in promoting and maintaining a positive safety culture, exercising due diligence in compliance with Health Safety Management Systems and legislative obligations
· Deliver high-quality customer outcomes by fostering strong relationships and a customer-focused culture
Skills & Experience:
· 5–10 years’ project management experience in large, complex environments
· Skilled in managing multiple projects of varying complexity and risk
· Tertiary qualification in Project Management, Business, or related experience
· Certified in Project/Program Management (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2); ITIL/ITSM certification a plus
· Strong communication, negotiation, facilitation, and conflict resolution skills
· Proven leadership in safety and compliance promotion, including human resource, financial, and quality management
Benefits:
- Work for a respected local government organisation contributing to community growth
- Opportunity to lead impactful projects in a diverse and supportive environment
- Professional development and career progression opportunities
- Be part of a team focused on innovation and community-driven outcomes
How to apply
Please apply with current resume in Microsoft Word format only (.doc or .docx). Rachel.Matthias@davidsonwp.com, reference JN -062025-40621. We are experiencing a large number of applications currently, please apply directly to the job advert, emails may be missed or not receive a reply.
