PROJECT
Director of Project Delivery - Health Infrastructure
CPM provided embedded senior project delivery leadership within Health Infrastructure Queensland’s capital delivery function. The engagement included two Director of Project Delivery positions within Integrated Project Delivery Team A, together with other project roles supporting the planning, procurement and delivery phases of Queensland Health’s capital program.
The Directors were responsible for leading and supporting multidisciplinary project teams across assigned Hospital and Health Service regions. Their responsibilities encompassed complex and high-risk capital planning and delivery activities, including project governance, scope development, procurement, stakeholder engagement, risk management and executive advice.
PROJECT HIGHLIGHTS
Location
Brisbane, Queensland
Client
Queensland Health
Project Value
Commercial-in-confidence
Contract Period
October 2023 - December 2024
PROJECT BACKGROUND
Queensland Health required experienced senior personnel to help lead an expanding health infrastructure program and support the project teams responsible for its delivery. Health Infrastructure Queensland’s delivery function was structured into three integrated teams, with each Director responsible for supporting project delivery across two to three Hospital and Health Service regions.
The Director of Project Delivery role was accountable for the planning and delivery of assigned capital projects and programs. This required leadership of Senior Project Directors, Project Directors, Project Managers and Project Officers, with a focus on navigating complex and high-risk delivery environments in partnership with Hospital and Health Services.
CPM was engaged to strengthen this leadership capacity and provide additional project expertise across the planning, procurement and delivery lifecycle.
CPM SCOPE OF WORK
CPM provided embedded leadership and project delivery support aligned with Queensland Health’s approved project management methodologies and governance requirements.
Our role included:
- leading scope development and supporting contractor selection from tender through to award
- overseeing delivery in accordance with applicable contract requirements
- providing leadership and direction to Senior Project Directors, Project Directors, Project Managers and Project Officers
- overseeing the preparation of project scopes, formal project plans, budgets, supporting documentation, records and registers
- managing the engagement of consultants and contractors through planning and delivery
- leading the management of project critical paths, budgets, timeframes and delivery targets
- reviewing master planning and capital project submissions
- building effective working relationships with Hospital and Health Service directors and executives
- establishing and maintaining relationships with government agencies, external organisations and delivery stakeholders
- representing Queensland Health in liaison, negotiation and consultation with internal and external stakeholders
- identifying and managing complex project risks, issues and delivery constraints
- preparing and reviewing complex and sensitive communications, including ministerial briefs, parliamentary material, questions on notice and cabinet submissions
- providing strategic advice to senior infrastructure leadership, Queensland Health executives and relevant central agencies
- maintaining compliance with service quality, health, safety and workplace requirements.
KEY ACHIEVEMENTS
The engagement strengthened senior leadership and project delivery capability within Health Infrastructure Queensland's integrated delivery structure. CPM's embedded personnel:
- led the implementation and improvement of project management processes in accordance with Queensland Health requirements
- oversaw the development of project plans, budgets, project controls and supporting documentation
- provided leadership to multidisciplinary project teams delivering complex and high-risk infrastructure activities
- supported delivery model consideration against identified project risks and value-for-money requirements
- proactively identified and addressed complex project risks in consultation with key stakeholders
- represented Queensland Health in negotiations, consultations and engagement with government, regional health services and external organisations
- provided timely strategic advice to senior management and executive stakeholders
- supported consistent application of service quality, health, safety and project governance requirements across the assigned work.
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