About the Consultancy
Join a leading government client across large‑scale resilience, recovery, and risk‑management programs. Our teams work on initiatives that deliver tangible community outcomes, strengthen preparedness, and improve long‑term disaster resilience through structured program and project delivery.
About the End Client
The end client is a Queensland‑based public sector organisation responsible for strengthening across communities. This role supports risk management initiatives that align with state‑wide frameworks and policies, working closely with government agencies, local authorities, and technical stakeholders.
About the Role
An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced Project Manager to support delivery of key programs and initiatives that enhance resilience across Queensland.
You will manage program‑funded projects with defined timeframes and deliverables, while also contributing to the uplift of project management governance and capability within the division. The role requires a balance of strategic oversight and hands‑on delivery in a fast‑paced, multi‑stakeholder environment.
This is a contract engagement, based in Brisbane CBD, supporting resilience and recovery initiatives of state significance.
Key Responsibilities
- Coordinate development and implementation of risk management policies and programs in collaboration with government agencies and external stakeholders.
- Manage program‑funded projects with clear deliverables, milestones, and timelines, ensuring adherence to best‑practice project management methodologies.
- Develop and embed project management governance frameworks, tools, and processes to strengthen delivery capability.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including government agencies, local councils, and technical partners.
- Support development of tools, guidelines, and engagement initiatives that promote community awareness and resilience.
- Operate effectively in high‑pressure environments, maintaining delivery momentum across multiple concurrent initiatives.
- Contribute to broader divisional objectives and undertake duties of equivalent complexity as required.
Project Management Expertise
- 5+ years’ experience leading and delivering high‑profile projects, preferably within disaster recovery, or public‑sector programs.
- Strong working knowledge of project management methodologies(e.g. PMBoK, PRINCE2), supported by relevant qualifications.
- Demonstrated ability to build and sustain relationships with diverse stakeholders, including government agencies, local councils, and community organisations.
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to translate technical information into accessible language for varied audiences.
- Experience leading multi‑disciplinary teams and fostering collaborative delivery cultures.
- Ability to inspire teams and drive shared outcomes across organisational boundaries.
- Strong strategic thinking, problem‑solving, and decision‑making capability in complex environments.
- Tertiary qualifications in:
- Disaster risk management
- Natural sciences
- Engineering
- Planning
- Or a related discipline
- Opportunity to work on state‑wide resilience and recovery initiatives.
- This role is for an initial 6- months with a further 6-month extension available.
- High‑impact role contributing directly to community safety and preparedness.
- Engagement within a structured public‑sector environment with strong governance.
- Exposure to complex, multi‑agency project delivery.
- Brisbane‑based role within a respected resilience and recovery program.
Please upload your CV to apply. Suitable candidates will be contacted with next steps and may be required to complete additional selection criteria.
For further information, contact:
📞 Farbar Siddiq – 0489 922 211
📧 farbars@whizdom.com.au
Candidates must have Australian work rights and be willing to undergo standard pre‑employment checks.
