Principal Project Manager Laboratory Infrastructure

Queensland Government

Brisbane, AUonsitePosted Jul 22, 2026
Posting intelligenceActively listedReposted 10×, possible evergreen/ghost posting

About the role

Key competencies (role specific criteria)

You will be assessed on your ability to demonstrate the following:

Proven experience and knowledge to design and co-ordinate small, medium and large scale projects or work packages across multiple strategic sites, including the management of risk and the planning, scheduling and tracking of activities and deliverables within a laboratory environment.

Demonstrated ability to use high level communication, interpersonal, consultation, partnership, and negotiation skills to overcome issues, influence the decisions, action or perceptions of stakeholders and achieve project outcomes.

Demonstrated experience managing infrastructure change whilst ensuring service continuity.

Understanding of Queensland Government Project delivery frameworks and procurement processes

Proven effective consultation, facilitation, written and oral communication skills for use in a complex project program/ project environment.

Proven ability to quickly establish positive working relationships with cross functional teams, laboratory vendors and project contractors.

Demonstrated ability to develop and manage one or more defined communication channels and/or stakeholder groups and facilitate the business change decision making process and the planning and implementation of change.

Demonstrated ability to exercise independent judgement in managing, complex time critical projects, balancing competing delivery priorities, operational constraints and stakeholder expectations.

Experience in the compilation of program/ project information, maintenance of program/ project files and the preparation and presentation of reports in a capital works program context.

Why work with us?

Work alongside passionate professionals in a supportive and inclusive environment that values people and prioritises employee success and wellbeing. This includes

Competitive salaries

12.75% superannuation

17.5% leave loading

Employee wellbeing

38 hour full time work week

Access to 24/7 confidential employee support providers and counsellors including for immediate family members

Additional flexibility to support your work life balance including access to generous leave entitlements, such as purchased leave, domestic violence leave, reproductive health leave, cultural leave, study and examination leave.

Professional development

Career progression with more than 300 diverse career pathways and career support to take you further!

Access to a variety of programs and initiatives to support training and career growth.

Grow your skills through hands-on experience and access to internal training opportunities and additional financial and leave benefits for approved external training and development.

Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion

Our commitment to cultural safety, equity, diversity and inclusion means we understand some people may need changes to the recruitment process. If you need support during the recruitment process, such as meeting with the panel virtually instead of in person, please reach out to the hiring manager. We value diverse candidates and your need for adjustments will not affect our hiring decisions.This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia License.

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