AO6 Project Manager

About the Role
Manage and deliver critical capital programs across Queensland. This role combines strategic program oversight, budget monitoring, and hands-on project delivery across South East Queensland (SEQ).
Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end planning and delivery for high-risk capital and facilities maintenance programs across SEQ custodial sites.
• Monitor project scope, cost tracking, and cash flow forecasting against agreed budgets and delivery plans.
• Prepare proposals using standard formats and report progress to executive leadership and governance committees.
• Identify project blockers early and execute proactive risk mitigation strategies.
• Maintain data integrity within enterprise business systems (Ellipse) for program reporting and accurate financial tracking.

Requirements & Experience

• C Class Driver Licence and eligibility to pass police background checks for custodial environments.
• Ability to work on-site at SEQ correctional facilities 3 days per week (hybrid WFH/office options for remaining days).
• Proven experience managing high-risk building, construction, or facilities maintenance contracts.
• Experience using enterprise systems (knowledge of Ellipse is highly regarded) for project forecasting.
• Capital project delivery experience within government or correctional facility environments is desirable.

What's on Offer

• Flexible hybrid working model (up to 2 days WFH/office-based).
• High-impact involvement in essential Queensland state government infrastructure.
• Dynamic work environment with strong ongoing project pipelines.

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