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Manager Major Projects | Mount Isa City Council

• Lead major infrastructure projects shaping a dynamic regional city.
• Join a future-focused Council driving economic transformation.
• Salary $153K negotiable + Super + housing + vehicle

This opportunity offers a rare chance to lead major infrastructure delivery while shaping Mount Isa City Council’s long-term capital program.

Mount Isa City Council is a dynamic, community centred organisation serving a diverse and resilient region in North-West Queensland. Backed by a significant capital works program and a bold economic transition agenda, the organisation is future ready and deeply invested in strengthening the region’s prosperity, amenity, and community wellbeing.

Reporting to the Director of Infrastructure, the Manager Major Projects will lead the delivery of Council’s most significant infrastructure programs. With responsibility for a skilled team of project managers and engineers, the role plays a pivotal part in shaping the city’s built environment and will support major initiatives such as water network upgrades, community facility enhancements, and regional economic development projects.

You will bring contemporary experience managing multiple concurrent infrastructure projects ideally gained within local government or a similar regional environment. Your strong understanding of legislative, policy and project delivery assurance frameworks underpins your background spanning full project lifecycles, from inception to delivery and acquittal, supported by tertiary qualifications in engineering, construction, architecture, or project management.

Applications will close at 10pm on Monday 9th February 2026

For a confidential conversation, please call Brian Jackson on 0467 767825 if it is before the 30th of January or alternatively Barry Harvey on 0408 760170 from the 2nd of February at Peak Services Recruitment. Or click the link to apply now https://lgaqld.applynow.net.au/jobs/PEAK769