SO Project Director - Transport Infrastructure Delivery (x2)

Senior Director / Project Director – Wave Stage 3 (Metro) & Mooloolah River Interchange Program A Queensland Government department | Birtinya, Sunshine Coast SO2/SO3 equivalent | 2-year contract with potential extension | $113.41–$118.68 p/hr (final rate based on suitability) An unprecedented infrastructure program for the Sunshine Coast is entering its most critical phase — and this program is building the senior leadership capacity to deliver it. The opportunity The Wave Stage 3 (Metro) and the Mooloolah River Interchange (MRI) upgrade are being delivered as one integrated program — Stage 3 cannot proceed without the interchange upgrade, and the two are inextricably linked. Together with Wave Stages 1 and 2, this is a fully committed public transport program connecting Birtinya to the Sunshine Coast Airport via Mountain Creek and Maroochydore, and forms part of the transport legacy for the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games. This profile has been deliberately kept broad. Rather than recruiting against a single fixed position, the client wants to identify high-calibre leaders first and match them to the role — within the Program Management Unit, Civil Infrastructure Program, Fleet Operations and Maintenance, client-side delivery, or an Owner Participant role embedded within an Alliance — where their strongest capability and program needs align. What you'll doProvide leadership and tactical direction across a program, project, work package or enterprise function, ensuring outcomes are delivered safely and in the public interestMobilise and lead capable teams, specialist advisors, delivery partners and contractorsManage complex interfaces, commercial arrangements and risk across a major, multi-stage transport programProvide trusted advice and assurance to program leadership and governance forumsOperate with delegated authority, making timely, ethical and courageous decisions and escalating material issues with clear recommendationsRepresent the department in governance forums, negotiations and stakeholder engagementAbout you The client is genuinely open to strong infrastructure leaders from Queensland Government, interstate or international backgrounds — sector pedigree matters more than postcode. What's essential is the ability to operate in a critical, high-scrutiny public environment: sound strategic thinking, the judgement and resilience to perform in a political environment, and a genuine understanding of — and motivation drawn from — public service values, not just private-sector delivery experience. You'll bring:Senior leadership experience across major projects or programs, with accountability for outcomes, people, risk and stakeholder confidenceStrong command of project, program, commercial and contract management principlesThe ability to rapidly understand context, cut through ambiguity and convert it into practical directionHigh-level communication and influencing skills across executive, technical, commercial, political and community audiencesA collaborative leadership style with clear owner accountabilityRelevant tertiary qualifications and, where the role carries professional engineering accountability, RPEQ registration (or eligibility)Six Degrees Executive acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the lands on which we work and live. We are also committed to equal opportunity and strive to promote diversity, inclusion, belonging, flexibility, and accessibility in all that we do. Should you require assistance in your interactions with us or through a recruitment process, please let us know so we can provide adjustments for you.