Our government client is delivering a multi-year uplift to workforce management and rostering capability, rolling out a single, integrated electronic rostering solution across a large, statewide operational environment. As part of the next implementation stage, they are seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead the Gold Coast rollout, owning local implementation delivery and partnering closely with stakeholders to drive engagement, readiness, and sustained end-user adoption.

• Based in the Gold Coast with flexible customer-led WFH arrangements (on-site presence required to support the customer as needed).
• Initial contract through September 2026 with extension options..

Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end delivery of ICT-enabled business change to implement an electronic rostering solution.
• Provide leadership and ownership of the local implementation plan aligned to the broader program rollout plan.
• Implement and manage appropriate program governance and project management in line with the organisation’s PMO framework.
• Work closely with program stakeholders (including change and solution specialists) to deliver local engagement activities and solution requirements in line with the program methodology.
• Develop project plans and apply appropriate project management tools, including benefits realisation and risk and issue management, to ensure quality outcomes are delivered.
• Monitor, control and report on implementation performance against plans, deliverables and schedules; manage resources and finance within agreed tolerances.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, facilitating effective communication channels to support adoption and manage expectations.
• Represent the project at senior levels and establish productive partnerships with vendors and stakeholders across both local and statewide delivery teams.
• Identify, document, review and escalate risks and issues as appropriate to keep delivery on track.

The successful candidate will bring proven experience delivering large-scale, complex ICT-enabled business change, with the leadership maturity to operate as a senior on-the-ground Project Manager. Experience delivering workforce management / electronic rostering implementations (or adjacent HR / payroll / roster-to-pay platforms), along with strong governance discipline and established project delivery methodologies, will be highly regarded.

For more information, contact David Meiring on 07 2112 4332 or email [email protected].