Project Director

We are seeking two highly capable Project Directors to lead the tactical and operational delivery of this significant program across planning, procurement, integration and delivery. 
  
About the role:
In this role as Project Director, you will provide leadership and tactical direction across both the Wave Stage 3 (Metro) and Mooloolah River Interchange (MRI) Program.

You will establish clear delivery priorities, mobilise high-performing multidisciplinary teams, manage complex interfaces and risk, and provide trusted advice and assurance to senior program leadership and governance forums. This is an opportunity to operate at the centre of a complex major infrastructure environment where strong leadership and the ability to bring clarity to challenging delivery issues will be critical.
  
Potential Areas of Responsibility
Your assignment may include:

• Program Management Unit – governance and assurance, commercial and compliance, program controls, client-side outcomes, interfaces and integration.
• Civil Infrastructure Program – client-side delivery, work package development, technical and engineering integration, early works, property, environment, sustainability and cultural heritage.
• Alliance / Owner Participant – owner inputs, governance, delegated decisions, approvals, escalation, assurance and protection of TMR's public-interest obligations.
• Fleet, Operations and Maintenance – delivery, operational readiness, depots, systems, vehicles, asset management and operational integration.
• Specialist Program Leadership – commercial, contracts, procurement, stakeholder engagement, government relations, community, communications, social outcomes, safety, risk, schedule, cost, change or information management.

Key Responsibilities
As Project Director, you will:

• Lead the planning, development, procurement, delivery, integration and/or operational readiness of significant program functions, projects or work packages.
• Translate strategic program objectives into clear priorities, delivery plans, accountabilities and measurable outcomes.
• Lead and develop multidisciplinary teams while coordinating specialists, advisors, consultants, contractors and delivery partners.
• Monitor performance across scope, time, cost, quality, safety, risk, sustainability, stakeholder and service outcomes.
• Make timely and well-informed decisions within delegated authority and escalate significant issues with clear options and recommendations.
• Manage complex interfaces across projects, contracts, operational stakeholders, government agencies, local government, communities and delivery partners.
• Identify and resolve complex delivery, engineering, commercial, organisational and stakeholder issues.
• Represent TMR in senior negotiations, governance forums and stakeholder engagements where required.

About You
To be successful, you will be able to demonstrate:

• Previous experience in a Project Director or Senior Director position.
• Significant senior leadership experience across major projects or programs, with accountability for delivery outcomes, people, risk and stakeholder confidence.
• High-value infrastructure, transport, construction and engineering capability.
• Strong project, program, commercial and contract management capability.
• Experience working within complex, collaborative or alternative delivery models, including Alliances, where relevant.
• The ability to quickly understand complex environments, identify root causes and translate ambiguity into clear actions and decisions.
• Strong judgement, integrity and resilience within high-pressure, politically and commercially complex environments.
• Exceptional communication, influencing and negotiation capability across executive, technical, commercial, government and community stakeholders.
• A collaborative leadership style with the ability to work across organisational and contractual boundaries while maintaining clear owner accountability.
• Demonstrated success establishing and leading high-performing multidisciplinary teams.
• A strong commitment to safety, quality, risk management, assurance, value for money and accountable decision-making.
• Four Year - Bachelor of Engineering
• Registration as a Registered Professional Engineer of Queensland (RPEQ).

Previous experience in a similar role within Government or similar complex organisation would be highly beneficial. Additional experience across large Capital Works infrastructure projects (hospitals, schools, stadiums etc) will be highly desirable.
  
What this role offers you

• Initial 2-year contract + potential 2 x 12 month extension
• Up to $118 per Hour + 12% Superannuation
• 38 hours per week, Monday to Friday
• Sunshine Coast office, with hybrid flexibility
• Collaborative, high-performing project environment
• Exposure to large-scale, high-profile government programs
• Weekly pay cycles
• No payroll deductions for our services
• Ability to be engaged as Pty Ltd Contractor (eligibility criteria applies)
• Support from expert public sector recruitment consultants for the duration of your assignment  

Next Steps
To apply, click APPLY NOW and upload your resume (MS Word preferred).
  
We actively encourage the use of a cover letter to showcase your skills and experience as they relate to this role.
  
Shortlisting will occur continuously throughout this hiring process. Please submit your application as soon as possible to avoid missing out.

Applications Close: COB Monday 5th of October 2026

If you have any questions prior to applying, please contact:

Callum Casey
Recruitment Consultant – Infrastructure, Capital Works & Engineering
callum@kingstonhumancapital.com.au
0467 312 871

Kingston Human Capital specialises in recruitment for the Queensland Government and Public Sector.