This is a Team Leader - Administration and Projects role with Townsville City Council based in Townsville City, QLD, AU Townsville City Council Role Seniority - mid level More about the Team Leader - Administration and Projects role at Townsville City Council Permanent Full Time opportunity available (9 day fortnight, 36.25 hours/week) Certificate IV in Project Management, Business or similar competency or relevant experience LGO 6 ($93,992 - $100,333 per annum superannuation) based on skills, qualifications and experience Why Choose Us Townsville City Council is the largest local government authority in Northern Australia. We are committed to creating value by growing Townsville through driving economic diversity and generating an enriching lifestyle. Our organisation provides and maintains close to $9 billion worth of community assets including water and wastewater network and treatment plants, bridges, drainage, roads, waste management, community facilities, sporting venues and more. We contribute to an active lifestyle for our residents and visitors through events, providing recreational facilities, protecting the natural environment and heritage, while creating a mentally and physically healthy city. We are driving economic diversity and cultivating an enriching lifestyle, growing a city for this and future generations by building a vibrant, sustainable and innovative city. Council’s vision is for Townsville to be a connected, lifestyle driven and innovation focused city while continuing to deliver service excellence and to be led by our community to create an exciting today and future. Our Vision: A globally connected community driven by lifestyle and nature. Our Purpose: Grow Townsville Our Values: Safety, Excellence, Respect, Value, Enjoyment About The Role Join our Capital Delivery team in a pivotal role supporting the successful delivery of Council’s capital portfolio. In this position, you’ll provide high level administration, contract management and project coordination with minimal supervision, ensuring strong alignment to project objectives and consistent application of Council’s project management framework. You will lead task planning, guide project officers, and maintain robust project records while delivering key operational functions such as reporting, scheduling, procurement and stakeholder coordination. This role also provides direct administrative support to the General Manager Capital Delivery, contributing to policy, governance and operational decision making. If you thrive in a dynamic environment and enjoy enabling effective project delivery, we’d love to hear from you. About You Our ideal candidate will have: Certificate IV in Project Management, Business or similar competency or relevant experience Substantial relevant experience within a local government or similar environment, specialising in business administration, project management, procurement and contract management throughout the project and contract lifecycle (essential). Demonstrable extensive experience performing “Key Accountabilities” autonomously within a team environment. Substantial interpersonal skills including verbal and written communication, negotiation and facilitation skills including the ability to influence stakeholders, both internal and external. Comprehensive customer service skills with experience in stakeholder management and managing a client portfolio, including liaison with clients to understand their business needs. Experience guiding the development of junior team members and/or trainees. Advanced MS Office Skills and demonstrable experience with enterprise document management systems and similar cloud-based applications (such as Technology One, Oracle Aconex, CAMMS). Construction Industry General Induction (Desirable). Current Queensland “C” Class Drivers Licence (Essential). How To Apply Please send your application to hr_recruitment@townsville.qld.gov.au. Please include a cover letter (maximum 2 pages), outlining how your skills, qualifications and experience would allow you to achieve success in this role along with your resume. For Further Information Review The Position Description. Closing Date: 11.45pm, Tuesday 10 February 2026 What We Offer 17.5% annual leave loading Up to 5 weeks annual leave Up to 3 weeks Personal/Carers Leave 14 weeks paid Parental Leave Domestic and Family Violence Leave Natural Disaster Leave Up to *13.5% Superannuation employer contribution for contributing members Salary Sacrifice opportunities Learning and Development opportunities Fitness Passport program offering discounted membership to selected gym, pool, and yoga facilities Employee Loyalty Program offering discounts at selected local businesses Employee Assistance Program The Council contribution to employees' superannuation for contributing employees shall be 13.5% of the employees' ordinary time earnings subject to the employee contributing a minimum of 6% of their ordinary time earnings. We are committed to creating a safe and inclusive workplace where diverse styles, backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, encouraged, and respected. People from diverse backgrounds (including but not limited to, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, people with diverse gender identities and sexualities, people from different cultural and linguistic backgrounds, people with disability, and veterans) are encouraged to apply! All successful candidates are required to undergo drug and alcohol testing as part of the recruitment process. Please be aware Townsville City Council has a ‘zero tolerance’ policy to drugs and alcohol in the workplace. If you need any adjustments to be made to the recruitment process or if you would like to discuss any accessibility requirements, please contact hr_recruitment@townsville.qld.gov.au or phone 07 4727 9004 for a confidential discussion. Welcome to our playground: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FoFb5RenZD8 Attachments TL Admin and Proj_PD.pdf Before we jump into the responsibilities of the role. No matter what you come in knowing, you’ll be learning new things all the time and the Townsville City Council team will be there to support your growth. Please consider applying even if you don't meet 100% of what’s outlined Key Responsibilities ️ Providing high-level administration Leading task planning Maintaining project records Key Strengths Project management Contract management Stakeholder coordination Advanced MS Office Skills ️ Construction Industry General Induction Experience in guiding junior team members A Final Note: This is a role with Townsville City Council not with Hatch.
