Cassowary Coast Regional Council

Principal Project Manager

• Salary commensurate with skills and experience. 
• 5 Weeks Annual Leave
• Based in Tully or Innisfail
• Relocation Assistance of $10,000 will be provided 

The Role

The Principal Project Manager is responsible for leading a team of Project Managers, overseeing the development and execution and delivery of multiple projects to ensure project delivery is undertaken in accordance with the Cassowary Coast Regional Council Project Management Framework (PMF) and organisational priorities.

At Cassowary Coast Regional Council, we are guided by our core values of Grow Our Own, Be Courageous, Accountable to our Community, Make it Better and Work Smarter.

Our vision “Cassowary Coast: the Most Liveable Tropical Community” reflects our deep pride in serving this unique region.

Council’s leadership team have several key focus areas: Community, Economy, Infrastructure, Region, and Organisation. Through these key focus areas and as part of the leadership team this role will drive effective work practices, a safe work environment and the transformation of culture, to develop and maintain an engaged work environment with a community and customer focus.

About You

You are a qualified professional with tertiary education in Project Management, Civil Engineering, or Construction Management. You have extensive experience in end-to-end project delivery, contract management, and superintendency. You are either certified as a CPSPM or CPPD or have the ability to acquire the certification.

Your strong leadership skills enable you to manage teams and foster a high-performance culture. You have a proven track record in delivering multiple civil infrastructure projects on time and within quality standards. You are proficient in Australian Standards (AS2124, AS4000, AS4902), stakeholder negotiation, and problem-solving. Your communication skills are highly developed, along with strong computer literacy in MS Project, Excel, and Word. You possess in-depth knowledge of relevant regulations, management systems, and continuous improvement programs.

A current Queensland Class C driver’s license is required.

Remuneration & Employee Benefits

• Based in Innisfail or Tully
• Salary commensurate with skills and experience.
• Laptop and mobile phone for work purposes.
• Five (5) weeks annual leave per annum.
• Relocation Assistance of $10,000 will be provided to the successful candidate.
• Access to discounted health insurance.
• Fitness Passport Wellness Program for yourself and family.
• Employee Assistance Program for yourself and family.
• Uniforms and protective clothing will be provided in accordance with Council policy.
• Salary packaging opportunities for vehicles, rent, mortgages, electricity and gas.

Our Council

It is an exciting time to be part of the Cassowary Coast Regional Council, our commitment to a shared set of values offers great experiences through the building of a dynamic and inclusive workplace and community culture.
Council’s 2021-2025 Corporate Plan outlines the overarching vision for the Cassowary Coast region is ‘to provide great experiences, deliver value and create a sustainable future for our community.’  - One Coast, Cassowary Coast.
View more information about our Council:  https://www.cassowarycoast.qld.gov.au/
Cassowary Coast Operational Plan 2024-2025
Cassowary Coast Corporate Plan 2021-2025

Our Region

Nestled between one of the seven natural wonders of the world, the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park and the World Heritage listed Wet Tropics rainforest, is the beautiful Cassowary Coast Region. Consisting of coastal and hinterland communities with 30,000 residents across the major townships of Cardwell, Mission Beach, Tully and Innisfail.
With unprecedented interest, new investment and population moving to our region and a climate and landscape the envy of the country, we’re ensuring that the actions we take in managing our business are relevant to ensuring that Cassowary Coast is the ‘next big thing’.  Part of that is ensuring that we have the roles that make being the best possible and we want more people like the fantastic team we have to ensure that we continue to make that possible.

Recruitment Process

All applications must be submitted via the Cassowary Coast Regional Council website by 7:30pm Monday, 31 March 2025.

On our website, review further position information and submit your application via the Apply button for this role, ensuring you include:
• Cover Letter addressing the skills and experience requirements in the position description, and the reason you are the ‘best fit’ for this role
• Current Resume showcasing relevant skills, experience and qualifications
• Current Licences/Qualifications, relevant to this role

Successful applicants will be required to complete a drug and alcohol screen and a full medical to ensure their fitness to perform the requirements of this position.

If you have questions after reading the information on our website, or you are having difficulty viewing the position online, please contact us:
People & Safety P: (07) 4030 2216 or E: recruitment@ccrc.qld.gov.au

Cassowary Coast Regional Council is strengthened by diversity, and we celebrate our inclusive workplace culture that brings great value to our organisation and community as a whole. We promote and apply equality of opportunity throughout our recruitment process and encourage applications from all sectors of the community.
This includes people with a disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, culturally, religiously and linguistically diverse people, young people, older people, women, and people who identify as gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, intersex or queer.