PROJECT MANAGERS & SENIOR PROJECT MANAGERS (CIVIL AND TRANSPORT)

Personnel Area: Infrastructure Services 

Branch: Project Management 

Salary Range: The position attracts a competitive remuneration and benefits package dependent on the skills and experience of the successful candidate. 

Work type: Temporary Full-time 

Duration: Up to 2 years (Extension/s thereafter but not guaranteed) 

Location: Brisbane Square 

Our Business

Infrastructure Services delivers and maintains Brisbane's vital infrastructure network, supporting a growing city and helping prepare Brisbane for the future. Through the planning, design and delivery of major capital works programs, the division plays a critical role in improving connectivity, liveability and resilience across Brisbane. 

As Brisbane continues to grow, so too does our infrastructure investment. We are delivering an expanding portfolio of transport and civil infrastructure projects that will help shape how people move through and experience our city for years to come. 

Our Branch  

The Civil and Transport team within the Project Management Branch is responsible for delivering a diverse portfolio of infrastructure projects that improve how Brisbane moves, connects and grows. 

While many people associate transport infrastructure with roads, our portfolio extends much further. From bikeways, shared pathways and intersection upgrades through to public realm improvements, flood recovery initiatives and network rehabilitation programs, our projects have a visible and lasting impact on communities across Brisbane. 

The Roles  

Brisbane is growing rapidly and so is our infrastructure program. As investment across the city continues to expand, we are seeking experienced project professionals to help deliver a significant pipeline of transport and civil infrastructure projects. Projects include major road corridors, intersection upgrades, bikeways, shared pathways, bridges and culverts, flood recovery initiatives, network rehabilitation works and other city-shaping transport infrastructure projects. 

From concept through to construction, you will lead the planning, design and delivery of transport and civil infrastructure projects while working alongside experienced engineers, consultants, contractors, government agencies and key stakeholders to deliver outcomes that make a visible and lasting impact across the city. 

Depending on your skills and experience, you may be considered for either a Project Manager or Senior Project Manager opportunity. 

As a Project Manager, you will coordinate and deliver infrastructure projects, manage planning and delivery phase activities, monitor budgets and schedules, and help resolve complex project constraints. 

As a Senior Project Manager, you will lead some of Council's larger and more complex infrastructure projects and programs. You will provide strategic direction, influence key project outcomes, guide multidisciplinary teams and build strong partnerships across Council, industry and government to deliver successful city-shaping outcomes. 

This is a unique opportunity to work on projects that directly improve Brisbane's transport network, active travel infrastructure and public spaces while developing your career within one of Australia's largest local governments. 

To be successful for the Project Manager:  

• tertiary qualifications in engineering and/or eligibility for professional membership with Engineers Australia 
• experience managing the planning, design and delivery of civil or transport infrastructure projects 
• knowledge of project management practices, design principles and contract administration 
• ability to manage project budgets, schedules, risks and reporting requirements 
• experience building productive relationships with stakeholders, consultants, contractors and community representatives 
• strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to prepare technical reports and project documentation. 

To be successful for the Senior Project Manager: 

• tertiary qualifications in engineering and/or eligibility for professional membership with Engineers Australia 
• extensive experience delivering complex civil or transport infrastructure projects and programs 
• high-level project leadership, stakeholder engagement and negotiation skills 
• demonstrated capability managing project budgets, financial performance and program delivery outcomes 
• ability to influence project direction, resolve complex issues and provide strategic advice 
• experience mentoring project staff and leading multidisciplinary teams. 

Benefits of working for Council include:  

• flexible working hours, and flexible arrangements  
• free gym and wellness centre  
• award winning superannuation fund  
• generous leave provisions  
• competitive salary.   

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How to apply: Click on the 'I’m interested' button to complete your online application. Please upload your tailored resume and covering letter (of no more than one page) demonstrating your suitability to the position. 

This role may require a Criminal History Check, or you may be required to undertake a pre-employment medical assessment to assess your ability to perform the genuine occupational requirements of the role. 

For more information: Please call Emily Pickford on 07 3178 2794.  

People from diverse backgrounds, including those living with a disability and/or Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, who may have questions about the recruitment process or working at Council, are encouraged to reach out to the contact above, who can connect you with a member of Council’s Diversity and Inclusion team. 

Application Closing Date: Sunday 2 August 2026 at 11:55pm AEST. 

Brisbane City Council is a multi-award winning accessible and inclusive workplace where our people represent the diverse communities we serve, are supported, and can feel safe. Council has been awarded Employer of the Year at the National Disability Awards and has been recognised multiple times with ‘Gold Employer’ status from the Australian Workplace Equality Index for LGBTI inclusion. 

Council and its employees must follow the Public Sector Ethics Act 1994 (Qld) and the Code of Conduct. This means employees are expected to act with honesty, fairness, and always prioritise the public interest over personal or private gain. The Code of Conduct requires employees to openly disclose any other work they do outside of Council — including paid or unpaid employment, operating their own business or volunteering in certain circumstances — and to manage any conflicts of interest or other risks (such as fatigue) in a way that puts the public interest first. Maintaining employment outside Council does not preclude you from being considered for roles within Council.