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Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features.Full Time Temporary until 22 January 2027Requisition Number: 944Salary Range: $91,339.21 - $106,137.17 prora per annumPosition Type: Full Time Temporary until 22 January 2027Location: Council Chambers, 119 145 Spence Street, CairnsApplication Close Date: Sunday, 4 January 2026 at 11.30pm AESTWe have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and driven Assistant Project Manager Major Projects to join our team!What You Will Do:Working in consultation with the Principal Project Manager, you will play a key role in supporting the planning, coordination and delivery of Council''s Major Projects. You will contribute to project management activities, stakeholder engagement, cost planning, scheduling and reporting, ensuring the seamless integration of technical, contractual and operational elements.This position offers an opportunity to further develop your professional project management capability while contributing to a highprofile regional infrastructure project. Appointment at Level 5 or Level 6 will depend on your demonstrated skills, experience and ability to operate independently.What We Are Looking For:Relevant experience and/or qualifications in Project Management or related fields; orWorking towards a relevant course of study; relevant experience in scheduling and contracts management.Current Driver''s Licence with the ability to independently drive between business locations to meet operational requirements.Comprehensive ability to manage multidisciplinary project teams to achieve project & corporate objectives.Demonstrated construction contract management experience.Welldeveloped written communication skills with demonstrated ability to write detailed technical reports.Demonstrated Information Technology, verbal, written communication and negotiation skills that establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, customers and stakeholders.If you are passionate about project excellence, thrive in a collaborative environment, and want your work to make a genuine impact, we would love to hear from you!Some benefits we offer:Achieve work / life balance with flexible working arrangementsFitness Passport subsidised health and wellbeing memberships (gym/swimming pool)Recharge with up to 5 weeks annual leaveUp to 3 weeks personal leaveCherish family time with up to 14 weeks paid parental leaveGrow personally and professionally with learning and development opportunitiesSalary sacrifice opportunitiesWe are committed to:Fostering a collaborative and inclusive work environmentEmbracing innovation and continuous improvementCultivating a culture of professional growth and supportNow we want to hear about YOU!Applications MUST be submitted online through the ''Apply'' button and include a Cover Letter addressing the selection criteria and Resume outlining previous academic and work experience and, if requested, include attachments of the relevant qualifications and licenses, relating to the role.For further information about this role please download the Position Description which includes the Key Duties, Responsibilities and Selection Criteria.Council''s Recruitment Team can be contacted via:Phone: (07) 4044 3310Website: Employment at Council | Cairns Regional Council#J-18808-Ljbffr