Senior Project Manager in Brisbane

Make a meaningful impact on a strategic government initiative. We are seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead the coordination and delivery of a high-profile initiative focused on the development of a First Nations Relationships, Responsibilities and Delivery Framework. This is an exciting opportunity for a seasoned project professional to play a pivotal role in shaping strategic policy, governance, and implementation approaches that strengthen engagement, accountability, and outcomes with First Nations peoples and communities.

Working closely with senior executives, business leaders, and key stakeholders, you will provide end-to-end project management leadership to ensure the successful delivery of framework outcomes within agreed timeframes.

Contract Details

• Contract Term: 6 months
• Hours: Up to 40 hours per week
• Location: Queensland (hybrid arrangements may be considered)

The Opportunity

Reporting to the Acting Executive Director, Strategic Initiatives, and supported by the Executive Sponsor, Acting Deputy Director-General, Infrastructure Management and Delivery, you will be responsible for driving project coordination, governance, planning, reporting, stakeholder engagement, and delivery activities. This role requires a highly organised and influential project leader who can confidently navigate complex stakeholder environments and support executive decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day project management and delivery activities.
• Develop and maintain project plans, schedules, risk registers, issue logs, and dependency registers.
• Coordinate contributions from subject matter experts, business representatives, and governance groups.
• Prepare high-quality executive reports, briefings, presentations, and governance materials.
• Facilitate workshops, stakeholder meetings, and engagement activities.
• Monitor project progress, track milestones, and escalate critical issues as required.
• Support the development of the framework, governance model, implementation roadmap, and maturity framework.
• Ensure project documentation is maintained to a high standard and delivered within agreed scope, quality, and timeframes.

Key Deliverables

• Project governance and management documentation.
• Executive reporting and briefing materials.
• Stakeholder engagement and workshop outcomes.
• Risk, issue, and dependency management.
• Delivery roadmap and implementation planning support.
• Contributions to the development of the First Nations Relationships, Responsibilities and Delivery Framework.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will bring:

Essential Experience

• Proven experience delivering complex strategic projects in large and multifaceted environments.
• Strong stakeholder engagement, facilitation, and relationship management skills.
• Experience supporting executive governance processes and strategic decision-making.
• Exceptional written communication, planning, and reporting capabilities.
• Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities and deliver outcomes within challenging environments.

Highly Desirable

• Experience working within government or large, complex organisations.
• Knowledge of governance, assurance, organisational reform, or transformation initiatives.
• High levels of cultural awareness and cultural competence when working with First Nations peoples and communities.

Experience or understanding in one or more of the following areas will be highly regarded:

• Cultural Heritage
• Native Title
• Closing the Gap initiatives
• Indigenous procurement and supplier participation
• First Nations employment frameworks
• Engagement with First Nations communities and stakeholders

What Success Looks Like

• Effective coordination of diverse stakeholder groups.
• Timely achievement of key project milestones.
• Strong governance, reporting, and risk management practices.
• Delivery of high-quality framework outputs that meet executive expectations.
• Positive contribution to a strategic initiative that supports stronger First Nations relationships and outcomes.

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