DRIVING PROJECTS FROM VISION TO REALITY About You You’re a strategic and detail-oriented project professional who thrives on turning complex ideas into well-executed outcomes. With a strong grasp of governance frameworks and integrated management systems, you bring clarity, structure, and momentum to every stage of the project lifecycle. You’re confident working with diverse stakeholders, balancing big-picture thinking with hands-on delivery, and guiding teams toward successful, measurable results. Your communication style is clear and influential, and you’re equally comfortable presenting to senior leaders as you are coordinating with operational teams. Above all, you’re committed to continuous improvement, collaboration, and delivering value for the organisation and community. The Team The Project Services Branch provides project management and contract administration services to support the delivery of Council’s Capital delivery program. Projects range from civil infrastructure and roadworks projects to a new regional sports precinct, and from refurbishment of heritage listed CBD buildings to new mountain bike trails on the Toowoomba escarpment. We look for strong values-based team members, who are confident in dynamic business environments, and with a desire to serve our community. About the position The Principal Project Manager delivers projects and programs across transport, recreational/community facilities and urban design projects. This is a permanent full-time position based in the Toowoomba CBD. The annual salary range for this position is $123,226.69 - $138,941.51 gross per annum, plus 17.5% annual leave loading and up to 12.65% superannuation. Enjoy work/life balance with a 72.5 hour fortnight and access to banked leave. Professional development, leadership and management training opportunities. Salary sacrificing opportunities to boost your superannuation. Salary packaging services available. Corporate discounts on selected private health insurance. Active social club – TRC Employee’s Association. Access to the Fitness Passport Program - providing access to a wide range of local health, fitness, and leisure facilities with one affordable membership. Employee Assistance Program – free 24 hour nationwide confidential personal or work-related counselling services for employees and their families. A range of progressive health and wellbeing services. ✅ How to be successful in this position Possession of a relevant degree, preferably with professional registration. Substantial experience in major project planning and program management. Knowledge of relevant legislation, codes and standards. Demonstrated project management and leadership skills. Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal skills. High level problem solving, research/analytical and decision making skills. Ability to work independently, innovate, be flexible and accountable. How to apply For full details of this position, please ensure you download the Position Description, which provides the position success criteria. To apply, please submit two documents: Your current Resume A document (maximum 2 pages) that addresses each of the Position Success Criteria listed in the Position Description. For each criterion: Use headings to identify which criterion you are addressing. Provide specific examples that demonstrate your skills, experience, and achievements related to that criterion. (Tip: tell us what you did, how you did it, and what the outcome was). The preferred candidate will be required to undertake a Criminal History Check and a pre-employment medical assessment to assess their ability to perform the genuine occupational requirements of the position. Please note to have your application considered, ensure that you have followed the instructions outlined above. Visit our website www.tr.qld.gov.au/jobs for information on how to apply for jobs at Toowoomba Regional Council. Applicants are encouraged to apply online. For further information Please contact Angela Fry, Manager Project Services on (07) 4688 9566 within business hours. Closing date The closing date for applications is Sunday, 31 May 2026 at 11.45pm. ️ About Council The Toowoomba region is about rich traditions and bold ambitions. Our long and proud agricultural history has evolved Toowoomba into Australia’s second largest inland city supporting diverse townships in the council area and acting as a service centre for South West Qld and North West NSW. The region is boldly forging new opportunities around the Surat Basin resource sector, education, health, transport and massive infrastructure investments. Growth hasn’t come at the expense of liveability though, with Toowoomba twice voted in the top 5 most family friendly cities in Australia. Toowoomba Regional Council services a regional population of 178,500 and employs a team of approximately 1,600 staff, dedicated and passionate about delivering excellent customer service to the community, residents and visitors throughout the region. We recognise that our success depends upon attracting and retaining skilled and talented staff and offer a wide variety of interesting challenges and opportunities to develop your career. Council does not accept unsolicited agency approaches or applications for this or any other vacancy. No response will be provided. Attachments: - Position Description - Principal Project Manager (3862).pdf - TRC Values and Behaviours.pdf
