Project Manager - Cairns / North Queensland

Company Description

Do amazing work 

A career with Viva Energy is more than just a job. It’s a chance to join a group of people dedicated to supporting Australia’s evolving energy and convenience needs. We’re a leading retail, industrial and energy business, and we’ve been helping Australians reach their destination for more than 120 years.  

Our plans for the future support Australia’s energy transition to sustainable, lower carbon energy solutions.  Through our acquisitions of Coles Express and OTR, we provide Australians with outstanding convenience. 

At the heart of our plans is people power. People who want to grow and evolve with us. People with new perspectives, energy and passion to drive Viva Energy and their careers forward.  

Job Description

We have an exciting opportunity for a Project Manager - North Queensland to join our Commercial & Industrial business and Engineering Distribution team. Ideally based in Cairns or North Queensland, for the right candidate however, we would also consider Brisbane.

This role will report to the State Program Manager for QLD, NT & WA and will be responsible for the delivery of end-to-end engineering and construction projects within our bulk fuel terminals throughout Queensland, Northern Territory and Western Australia.

This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact by delivering projects that support Australia's energy security today while helping enable the transition to lower-carbon energy solutions for the future.

We are looking for a collaborative and proactive project professional who enjoys working with a wide range of stakeholders and can successfully lead projects from concept through to commissioning. Candidates from a variety of engineering and project delivery backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

In this role you will:

• Lead end-to-end delivery of multi-disciplinary engineering and construction capital projects in Viva Energy operating fuel terminals in Queensland, Northern Territory and Western Australia and occasionally interstate including bulk tank, pipeline, gantry, electrical infrastructure, control systems, buildings and services.
• Manage scope, schedule, budget, risk, and stakeholder engagement from concept through commissioning.
• Scope development and contract management for engineering service providers and
• Coordinate engineering, operations, HSE, contractors and regulatory bodies
• Ensure projects meet technical, safety and compliance requirements.
• Prepare project documentation as per project management framework, forecasts, approvals and progress reporting.
• Foster strong contractor relationships and contribute to continuous improvement in project delivery practices.

Qualifications

About you

You are a confident and collaborative project leader who enjoys building relationships, solving problems and delivering successful outcomes.

You will bring:

• A degree in engineering (Mechanical, Civil, Electrical, Chemical or equivalent), project engineering experience with RPEQ and/or project management (PMP, AIPM or similar) certifications valued but not essential.
• Experience in project engineering and project management ideally within fuel terminals, oil & gas, petrochemical or industrial brownfield environments.
• Experience in delivering stage-gated projects
• Strong understanding of engineering design, construction, commissioning and operational interfaces.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and operate effectively in live, brownfield environments
• Demonstrated commitment to safety, quality and continuous improvement.

Additional Information

About Viva Energy 

Join a team that values diversity. Viva Energy is a great place to be yourself. We believe in our people, trust in their positive intentions, and empower everyone to amplify their voice across the business. We value inclusion because that’s how we get the best outcomes. 

Awarded the WGEA Employer of Choice for Gender Equality for the past five years highlights that we are driven by our people and continuing our focus on making Viva Energy reflect the ever-changing face of Australia.  

We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and encourage and support diversity in our traditional and non-traditional roles.

Please note: This role is being sourced through Viva Energy Australia; therefore we will not be accepting applications via external recruitment agencies.

Note:  Only applications from candidates who hold full working rights for employment in Australia will be considered.

Applications close Thursday, 15 October 2026