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Join City of Moreton Bay as a Principal Portfolio Delivery Officer and help shape and enhance our communities for today and tomorrow.

The Strategic Planning and Place Making (SPPM) Department forms part of the City Futures Group and has a new and exciting opportunity for a Principal Portfolio Delivery officer to coordinate the delivery of its large portfolio of town planning and urban design projects that will help shape the future of the City of Moreton Bay.

SPPM takes a strategic and integrated approach to long term policy and planning to shape the future growth, accessibility, built form and liveability of the City of Moreton Bay. The department maintains contemporary data and it’s plans, programs and initiatives are structured to meet the sustainable growth management requirements of Australian and Queensland government legislation, including the State Planning Policy and SEQ Regional Plan (ShapingSEQ), in addition to supporting local policy aspirations, demands and needs and related non-planning initiatives. 

This position will work closely with the Departmental Manager and provide project management expertise and oversee the programming and delivery of the Reshaping our Region’s Planning Portfolio to meet the needs of the community within the City of Moreton Bay area.  In particular, the successful candidate will:

• coordinate project management activities to ensure projects are delivered in accordance with department priorities, budget and resource availability
• establish and coordinate departmental project governance processes
• coordinate project management activities, identify and manage project risks, and provide regular performance and progress reporting.

About You
You will have demonstrated knowledge and experience in portfolio and project management practices which have seen the successful delivery of medium to large projects on time and budget.

The ideal candidate holds a tertiary qualification in business/ project management and has experience or an understanding of the state and local government operating environment.

We’re looking for a project specialist with strong knowledge of program and project management methodologies and software and can establish new systems and processes to manage the department’s portfolio, including resourcing and budget.

You will have excellent time management skills to manage conflicting priorities and meet deadlines and well-developed people and relationship skills to effectively collaborate with diverse teams and stakeholders.

You have experience preparing project management plans that account for interdependent project components, capturing the necessary elements for streamlined project delivery and ability to build rapport with project stakeholders and confidently engage on project management planning aspects.

You will also enjoy being a part of a positive and collaborative team environment to achieve quality outcomes for our communities.

Position Description

 Position Description_SPPM Principal Portfolio Delivery Officer.pdf

Why City of Moreton Bay?

What you do with your life matters. It’s the same with your career.

We’re the third-largest council in Australia and one of the fastest-growing areas. As Australia’s newest city, we’re building something that’s never been done before: a new kind of city, inspired and empowered by a new kind of council.

This is your opportunity to develop skills and experience in a truly unique place, at a truly unique point in time.

At City of Moreton Bay, we’re focused on the vital work we do today. But we’re also focused on the future. On what can be – for our city, our Council and your career.

Here’s what you’ll love about a career with us:

• See it. To build a city of the future, first, you have to see it. The polycentric city we’re building will bring greater prosperity, sustainability and affordability to our region. This is your chance to contribute to something that’s never been done before.
• Shape it. You’ll get hands-on in a rewarding career, serving and strengthening our communities for today and tomorrow. Our work is diverse, interesting and it matters – and it’s yours to shape and own.
• Live it. Contribute to the city you and your family want to live in and enjoy the lifestyle you deserve. And if you don’t live here, you’ll still find pride and connection in so many ways with our successful, resilient team.

You’ll also enjoy a range of other benefits:

• Find a better work-life balance with a nine-day (72.5-hour) fortnight, plus a hybrid, flexible working environment with some work-from-home days.
• Advance your skills and career through our Study, Training and Research Scheme (STARS).
• Make your pay go further with salary packaging options on novated leases, superannuation payments, smartphones and devices.
• Prioritise your health and wellbeing with discounted health insurance, free annual flu vaccinations and our Fitness Passport Program.
• Get support when you and your family need it most with our 24/7 confidential counselling service, chaplaincy program, leader support hotline and Mates in Construction program.
• Our Caboolture and Strathpine offices have local parking on site and are close to public transport networks, making for an easy commute.

Ready for a career that matters?

Join City of Moreton Bay, and help shape our city of the future.

Click on the 'Apply Now' button below to complete your online application. Please upload a current resume that demonstrates how you meet the requirements for this role.  You will also have the option to add a cover letter should you wish.

As part of the recruitment process, applicants will be required to undergo a National Criminal History Check.

To obtain further details please contact our Careers team at careers@moretonbay.qld.gov.au. 

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