Are you passionate about shaping urban environments that are sustainable, resilient, and culturally vibrant? Do you thrive in a role that requires autonomy, initiative and a design-led approach to project management?
If so, we invite you to apply for the position of City Design Project Manager.
Primary Objectives:
- The primary focus of this position is to manage allocated projects using a design-led project management methodology.
- Provide design advice and mange key strategic projects fostering, policy and project outcomes that promote high quality,
- resilient, responsive, culturally appropriate, economically sustainable, and innovative urban environments for the region.
- Requires a level of autonomy and initiative.
Qualifications & Licences:
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a relevant design field (urban design, architecture, landscape architecture), and/or equivalent knowledge and experience in design management services.
Our Ideal Candidate:
- Experience in preparing submissions, reports, strategies, and correspondence related to design, planning proposals, and statutory instruments.
- Experience in developing and executing comprehensive project management plans, including scope, time, cost, quality, resources, communications, risk, procurement, and stakeholder engagement.
- Ability to work independently and take the initiative in driving project success.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to liaise effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
- Ability to thrive in a dynamic and fast-paced environment, adapting to changing priorities and challenges.
- A genuine passion for urban design and a drive to make a meaningful impact on the region's future.
- If you are passionate about urban design and project management, and ready to take on a role that makes a difference, we want to hear from you. Join us in creating a sustainable, vibrant, and innovative future for the city of Cairns.
Some benefits we offer:
- Achieve work / life balance with flexible working arrangements
- Recharge with up to 5 weeks annual leave
- Secure your future with 12% superannuation contributions
- Grow personally and professionally with learning and development opportunities
- Fitness Passport - subsidised health and well-being memberships (gym/swimming pool)
- Up to 3 weeks personal leave
- Salary sacrifice opportunities
- Cherish family time with up to 14 weeks paid parental leave
We are committed to:
• Fostering a collaborative and inclusive work environment
• Embracing innovation and
• Cultivating a culture of professional continuous improvement growth and support
Now we want to hear about YOU!
Applications MUST be submitted online through the 'Apply' button and include a Cover Letter addressing the selection criteria and Resume outlining previous academic and work experience and if requested include attachments of the relevant qualifications and licenses, relating to the role.
For further information about this role please download the Position Description which includes the Key Duties, Responsibilities and Selection Criteria.
Council’s Recruitment Team can be contacted via:
• Phone: (07) 4044 3310
• Email: jobs@cairns.qld.gov.au
• Website: Employment at Council | Cairns Regional Council
