Program Controls Lead

Description:

INSPIRED BY LIFESTYLE. DRIVEN BY OPPORTUNITY. Vacancy Number ER1636 Position Title Program Controls Lead Employment Status Permanent Full Time Department Infrastructure Gold Coast Location Bundall Award Classification Stream A, Level 8 Salary $133,554 - $150,507 per annum Hours 40 hours per week

About the team

The Infrastructure Program Management Office (IPMO) is a newly formed business unit in the Infrastructure Gold Coast department, created to ensure effective governance, assurance and performance monitoring of programs and projects within the infrastructure portfolio across their lifecycle. Our new team will specialise in cost intelligence, program and project controls, data analytics and insights, and ensure successful business and stakeholder outcomes for Infrastructure Gold Coast.
This is an exciting opportunity to build and shape this brand-new business unit, work in a new team and establish a baseline for Program Controls.

About your new role

You will ensure effective management and delivery of infrastructure projects within the iPMO. This role involves overseeing project scheduling, cost control, and risk management to maintain alignment with project goals, budgets, and timelines. By integrating and optimising project controls, you will ensure projects are completed efficiently and meet organisational objectives, this includes forecasting, predictive analytics, and reporting to support strategic decision-making and enhance overall project performance and outcomes.

You will have the opportunity to implement new business processes and recruit new team members to grow your team!

Please refer to the Position Brief for a detailed list of roles and responsibilities which include and not limited to:

• Lead and develop the project controls teams responsible for cost and schedule control, program and project risk, and performance monitoring.
• Use data-driven forecasting techniques to predict project outcomes, identify potential risks, and recommend corrective actions to keep projects on track.
• Utilise advanced analytics to derive meaningful insights from complex data sets, supporting strategic decision-making and continuous improvement.
• Continuously undertake benchmarking activities against industry standards and contribute to ongoing program assurance and integration improvement and strategic change initiatives.
  

We're looking for people who have:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Business Management, Project Management, or a related field.
• Experience as a Project Controls Manager on large-scale projects, with a deep understanding of cost control, scheduling, risk management, and change management processes.
• Experience managing a team of 3+ personnel.
• Demonstrated clear and concise communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Experience in setting up workflows, dashboards, and reporting structures to enhance project visibility and control.
• Capable of identifying trends, forecasting project outcomes, and making data-driven decisions to enhance project performance.
• Extensive knowledge and experience using SAP, Microsoft Office Suite and Microsoft Project Professional or similar project management applications and systems.
  

Be part of shaping the Gold Coast's future

The Gold Coast is inspired by lifestyle and driven by opportunity. We are the second largest Council in Australia.

We care about being the most flexible government organisation in Australia and we have a range of benefits to help you create the right balance:

• Flexible work arrangements to suit your lifestyle, including hybrid/work from home options, flexible working hours and locations
• Personal and professional development courses
• Access to 350+ fitness facilities through Fitness Passport
• 4 free confidential counselling sessions a year for you or an immediate family member
• 1 free nutritionist and financial advice session per year

We pride ourselves on our shared mission of being a high-performing, customer-focused organisation which delivers value-for-money services to the community. We're committed to creating a diverse workplace and inclusive culture.

How to apply

Upload your Resume with a Cover Letter (of no more than 2 pages) outlining how your skills, experience and personal attributes would allow you to achieve success in this role.

Documents needs to be less than 2MB in size and PDF format is preferred. If you encounter technical issues when applying, please email recruitment@goldcoast.qld.gov.au

Our selection process may include a one-way video interview via Criteria, a face-to-face or virtual interview via Microsoft Teams, reference checks via Xref and additional checks including police checks, employment history checks, qualification checks, pre-employment medical reviews and drug and alcohol testing.

Contact Person Tracy Clark Contact Number 0439226237 Closing Date Wednesday 9th April 2025

Please note applications for all of our vacancies close at 10.30pm on the listed closing date.

The City of Gold Coast is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to promoting an inclusive and diverse workplace. We are committed to supporting an environment where all employees, regardless of their differences or similarities, feel valued, respected and supported. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander persons are encouraged to apply.