Project Support Officer

Are you interested in a career change or a professional development opportunity that lands you in the Central Queensland Region? This beautiful slice of Queensland offers a relaxed lifestyle but an abundance of spectacular and unique tourist attractions. Imagine swimming, snorkelling or fishing in the Great Barrier Reef or relaxing on magnificent beaches all along its coast. You can enjoy rainforests, national parks, and beautiful hidden gems/ hidden water holes to camp at or explore right in your backyard. Central Queensland's bustling towns give you the opportunity to be immersed into incredible communities and involved in many rewarding activities.

About us:
With branches in Rockhampton, Mackay and Barcaldine and a site office in Emerald, the Transport and Main Roads Program Delivery and Operations (PDO) Central Queensland Region (CQ Region) looks after 9076km of state-controlled roads and about 1510km of the National Road Network. This role will contribute to the development and delivery of the Queensland Transport and Roads Investment Program (QTRIP).

Benefits:
• Annual health & wellbeing reimbursement of $109.40.
• 5 weeks annual leave + 14% annual leave loading.
• Corporate discounts from a range of leading private health companies.

The Role:
We are seeking a highly organised and dynamic individual to join the Program Support team as a Project Support Officer. In this vital role, you will report directly to the Senior Program Advisor and play a key role in offering high-level administrative support to our diverse business units, encompassing Delivery and Operations, Technical Services, Project Planning, and Corridor Management, as well as on special projects.

As an integral member of our team, you will have the opportunity to work closely with Fitzroy District's Program Managers, Project Managers, and Project Team Members. Your expertise will be crucial in providing business support services that aid in the effective and efficient delivery of the Queensland Transport and Road Infrastructure Program (QTRIP). Your contributions will directly influence the successful execution of projects that are critical to enhancing Queensland's transport and road infrastructure network.

Accountabilities include:
• Provide high level administrative support to achieve maximum efficiencies, accuracy and outputs for various support functions to assist the District in delivery of QTRIP.
• Undertake a range of business and program support related activities which contribute to the delivery of the District's QTRIP.
• Contribute to the scheduling of road infrastructure projects in accordance with organisational business rules, procedures, and guidelines to meet the District's key performance indicators.
• Collect, assess and present data for inclusion in business, finance and project related reports including monitoring the administration, project and financial activities related to the performance of infrastructure projects against established targets.
• Provide contract administration support which may include the contract establishment activities, preparation of progress payments and contract budget variations for QTRIP projects.
• Contribute to the delivery of additional financial services including accounts payable/receivable and monthly reconciliations.
• Provide effective project management assistance including procurement and financial advice to project staff.
• Use of a variety of software packages (including SAP, 3 PCM, Microsoft Office Suite, Log Book Me, CTM) in support of the administration, program and financial management of the District's QTRIP.
• Participate in local work practices to ensure compliance and consistency of activities related to supporting the delivery of QTRIP.
• Ensure operational practices, standards of service and performance comply with departmental and regional policies, legislation (incl. WH&S) and governance obligations.

Mandatory & Desirable Qualifications:
• Due to this role having access to sensitive data, a criminal history check will be undertaken prior to appointment to the role.
• C Class Driver Licence.

Applications to remain current for 12 months.

Job Ad Reference: QLD/684279/26

Closing Date: Thursday, 16 April 2026