Join this purpose-led organisation as their new Project Manager!
Our Client:
  
Our client is a purpose-led organisation delivering transformational programs that empower communities through education, employment, cultural identity, and social reform. They design and implement projects that foster self-determination, close systemic gaps, and create long-lasting impact. With a unique blend of innovation and grassroots engagement, they work at the intersection of strategy, design, and community development to create meaningful change across Northern Australia.
  
The Opportunity:
  
An exciting opportunity exists for a dynamic and forward-thinking Project Manager to join the team on a 6-month contract based in Cairns. In this role, you will help bring strategic initiatives to life—turning ideas into real-world outcomes that create lasting value for community members. You’ll work closely with senior leaders and cross-functional teams to scope, plan and deliver innovative, purpose-driven projects.
  
Your Skills & Experience:

• A degree in business, project management or a related field is essential.
• Demonstrated experience in user-centred design, agile or PMBoK delivery methodologies, and leading community-focused initiatives.
• Strong ability to think strategically while managing operational project execution.
• Skilled in research, prototyping, testing and development of new services, products or frameworks.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement, communication and facilitation skills.

Your responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Drive the end-to-end delivery of multiple community-focused projects, ensuring they’re completed on time, within scope and aligned with strategic priorities.
• Manage complex stakeholder relationships across government, corporate, and internal networks, ensuring effective communication and alignment throughout the project lifecycle.
• Apply agile, adaptive methodologies to prototype, test and refine project ideas in fast-paced and evolving environments.
• Develop strong business cases, funding proposals, strategic documents, and delivery plans using evidence-based research, co-design, and engagement methods.
• Create project documentation including communication plans, risk registers, reports, and evaluation frameworks to ensure transparency and accountability.
• Lead discovery and design processes to uncover community needs, validate ideas, and translate insights into viable solutions.
• Prepare high-quality visual artefacts that effectively communicate complex strategies and concepts to varied audiences.

The Offer:
  
This is a full-time, 6-month contract based in Cairns, offering the chance to lead meaningful, community-driven projects with real impact. You’ll join a passionate and collaborative team in a dynamic, purpose-led environment that values innovation, flexibility, and initiative.
  
To ensure compliance with Australian employment law, this role is only open to candidates who possess either the right to work in Australia, permanent residency, citizenship status or visa status. 
  
How to Apply:
To apply online, click ‘apply’ at the top of this page, or contact our designated Recruitment Consultant, Virginia Sharpe on 07 4051 9699 or virginia@cbcstaff.com.au for a confidential discussion.
  
At CBC Staff Selection, we are dedicated to fostering an environment that champions equal opportunity, embraces diversity, promotes inclusion and prioritises flexibility and accessibility. All communication with CBC Staff Selection is managed in a highly confidential manner, and your details will not be shared with any future employer without your prior consent.
  
CBC Staff Selection – Redefining Recruitment
With over 36 years’ recruitment experience, CBC Staff Selection specialises in providing professional, quality recruitment services to a wide range of candidates and clients throughout both Far North Queensland (Cairns region) and North Queensland (Townsville and Mackay region) as well as Regional Queensland.
  
Job Reference: 1633524/VS

• Work with a highly skilled Indigenous team on meaningful projects.
• Supportive workplace focussed on safety, integrity, and personal development
• Competitive salary with generous salary packaging