Project Director - TRAILS Modernisation
IT - Project Manager
Brisbane, Queensland
Contract to 26/11/27 plus 3 x 12 month extension periods | Brisbane CBD, QLD | Hybrid working
Lime Recruitment is currently working with a large Queensland Government client to recruit a Project Director - TRAILS Modernisation. In this role, you will provide executive leadership and transformation direction for a major multi-year digital transformation initiative, progressively transitioning legacy registration and licensing systems to modern, sustainable, and fit-for-purpose platforms.
Key Responsibilities
About You
Why apply through Lime Recruitment?
Enjoy two pay runs per week without contractor fees. As a Queensland owned agency, we offer personalised service and are a Tier 1 supplier to Queensland Government entities. Awarded top performing small agency in 2021 and 2022, with a finalist spot in 2023. Partner with Lime for genuine, experienced, friendly recruiters dedicated to securing the best opportunities for you. Apply now or contact Cassandra Manthey on 0432 717 634 or cass@limejobs.com.au to find out more!
Lime Recruitment is currently working with a large Queensland Government client to recruit a Project Director - TRAILS Modernisation. In this role, you will provide executive leadership and transformation direction for a major multi-year digital transformation initiative, progressively transitioning legacy registration and licensing systems to modern, sustainable, and fit-for-purpose platforms.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide clear strategic direction and accountable leadership for the progressive modernisation of the legacy registration and licensing technology environment.
- Lead and align six multidisciplinary domain teams across business, technology, data, policy, and service delivery around a shared transformation roadmap and priorities.
- Translate complex strategic intent, business, policy, service, data, and technical requirements into practical delivery plans, decisions, and sustainable outcomes.
- Establish effective governance, planning, assurance, risk management, and performance disciplines supporting executive decision-making (aligned with PRINCE2, Agile, and QGEA frameworks).
- Build strong relationships and maintain alignment across executives, governance bodies, business owners, technical specialists, and external delivery partners.
- Actively resolve critical issues, dependencies, and delivery barriers across all domains while protecting service continuity, security, and regulatory obligations.
- Drive operational readiness, business change, and knowledge transfer to strengthen internal capability and ensure sustainable ongoing operations.
About You
- Extensive experience leading large-scale, complex digital transformation programs and modernising enterprise business systems within government or complex environments.
- Proven track record managing multidisciplinary domain teams spanning technology, data, policy, business change, and service delivery.
- Demonstrated success establishing governance, assurance, risk management, and executive reporting arrangements for multi-year programs.
- Exceptional stakeholder management, negotiation, and leadership skills with the ability to influence at executive levels and drive delivery momentum.
- Strong experience operating in hybrid delivery models combining PRINCE2/PRINCE2-equivalent governance with Agile and product delivery practices.
- Relevant tertiary qualifications or professional certifications (e.g., PRINCE2, Agile, MSP) are highly regarded.
Why apply through Lime Recruitment?
Enjoy two pay runs per week without contractor fees. As a Queensland owned agency, we offer personalised service and are a Tier 1 supplier to Queensland Government entities. Awarded top performing small agency in 2021 and 2022, with a finalist spot in 2023. Partner with Lime for genuine, experienced, friendly recruiters dedicated to securing the best opportunities for you. Apply now or contact Cassandra Manthey on 0432 717 634 or cass@limejobs.com.au to find out more!
Kate Gear
Why work with Lime?
At Lime, we take the time to understand what you want from your next role, then connect you with opportunities that genuinely fit.
We make contracting simple. We run two pay cycles each week, charge no contractor fees, and fund our own payroll, so our contractors are paid reliably and on time.
We make contracting simple. We run two pay cycles each week, charge no contractor fees, and fund our own payroll, so our contractors are paid reliably and on time.
The team behind the lime
Lime Recruitment is a Brisbane-based team of experienced ICT recruiters who stay close to the market and the people in it.
For over 16 years, we’ve helped clients and contractors navigate ICT contracting with clear advice, fast action, and honest communication. We don’t rely on volume or scripts, we guide you through the process, take responsibility for outcomes, and stay accountable from first conversation to final placement.
That’s why so many people return to Lime and recommend us to others.
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