Senior Project Manager

Reference Number: 12768
Salary Range: $90,124.80 - $95,417.89 per annum
Location: 119 - 145 Spence Street, Cairns
Closing: Monday 25th March 2019

We offer the following benefits: 

• 19 day month
• 5 weeks annual leave
• 12% contribution to superannuation
• Annual leave loading
• Subsidised uniform allowance
• Subsidised health and well-being membership (gym / swimming pool)
• On-going opportunities for learning and professional development 

Primary objectives of the position:

• Provide project and program management services to the organisation, primarily for projects, delivering IT capabilities.
• Provide change management services to ensure that IT projects are successfully implemented and adopted within the business in a manner that ensures the desired business outcomes and benefits are achieved.

To be successful in this role you will require:

• Tertiary qualifications and/ or relevant experience in an Information Management, Information Technology or Project Management related discipline.
• Strong and demonstrated experience in Project Management.  Successful delivery of large, complex projects (e.g. budget > $2m, duration > 1 year, staffing levels > 10 FTE).
• Demonstrated knowledge of project management and governance practices – developing project briefs, project plans, risk management plan, quality plans and communication plans from small to large projects.
• Demonstrated experience in successfully implementing change in business processes and systems across a multi-functional organisation.
• Proven ability to communicate, negotiate and influence within an organisation, especially at executive and senior management level.
• Demonstrated ability to foster innovation and an improvement-oriented approach.

For a full listing of the Key Duties & Responsibilities and full Selection Criteria you must go to our website: https://cairnsqld.mercury.com.au

How to Apply:

Your application must be submitted online and must consist of the following:

• Cover Letter addressing the three main elements as detailed in the full selection criteria.
• Copy of your Resume.

Applications not addressing the full selection criteria will not be accepted.

Pre-Employment Assessment: 
As part of the selection process applicants may be required to undertake some or all of the following pre‑employment assessments / checks:-  

• Pre‑employment medical, which will include a drug and alcohol test.
• National police / criminal history check.
• Practical Assessment
• Numeracy and Literacy Assessment
• Computer Skills Assessment
• Qualification / Licence Verification
• Working with Children & Young People (Blue Card) Verification
• Right to Work in Australia Check
• Directorship Check

Employment Eligibility:
To be eligible to apply for a position at Cairns Regional Council, you must fulfil one of the following criteria:-

• Permanent resident of Australia
• Australian Citizen
• New Zealand Citizen
• Entitlement to work visa