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Project Officer (Finance)


North Queensland Region; Program Delivery & Operations; Infrastructure Management and Delivery; Townsville

Join the Stewardship and Capability Finance team and play a key role in supporting the successful delivery of transport infrastructure projects across Northern District. Working within a dynamic Program Support environment, you will provide high-level financial and project support to program and project teams, ensuring financial reporting, governance, and compliance requirements are met.

This is an exciting opportunity for a finance professional with strong analytical, organisational and stakeholder engagement skills to apply their expertise, influence outcomes, and contribute to meaningful projects. If you thrive in a collaborative environment, enjoy solving problems, and are passionate about delivering quality financial support, this role offers the chance to make a real impact while developing your career.

Job details

Position status Permanent
Position type Flexible full-time
Occupational group Accounting and Finance
Classification AO4
Workplace Location Townsville region
Job ad reference QLD/697445/26
Closing date 24-Aug-2026
Job duration
Contact person Leanda Horn
Contact details Ph: 0499 976 293
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As part of the Program Support unit, you will provide high-level financial support to program and project teams, ensuring compliance with legislative requirements, Australian Accounting Standards and departmental policies.

You will analyse and report on financial performance, monitor budgets and forecasts, support monthly SAP reporting, and provide financial advice and training to stakeholders. You will manage accounts payable and receivable, journals and accruals, maintain data integrity, identify process improvements, and contribute to sound financial governance and decision-making.

This role is suited to a finance professional with strong analytical and communication skills, experience using financial systems, and a commitment to delivering quality outcomes in a collaborative environment. Your work will directly support projects that benefit communities across Northern Queensland.

Key responsibilities include:
• Interpret and apply financial policies and procedures relating to accounts payable, accounts receivable, journals and accrual accounting, ensuring legislative compliance.
• Analyse financial activities across multiple systems to ensure consistency and compliance across the district.
• Monitor financial performance, budgets and forecasts, and prepare program and project reports.
• Review financial activities to ensure data integrity, compliance with controls and departmental policies, and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Prepare, review and report on operational budgets.
• Analyse financial data and prepare SAP reports, supporting monthly reporting and investigating account anomalies.
• Deliver financial training and support through individual and small group sessions.

Mandatory requirements:
• Current Class C Driver Licence.
• Eligibility to work in Australia.

To succeed in this role, you will possess:
• Demonstrated experience in a financial support role, with knowledge of financial policies, practices and systems such as SAP, or the ability to rapidly acquire these skills.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and financial management skills, with the ability to interpret information, identify risks and provide sound advice and support.
• Well-developed written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to build and maintain effective stakeholder relationships.
• Proven organisational skills, including the ability to manage competing priorities, meet deadlines and deliver quality outcomes.
• High proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, combined with a collaborative approach and commitment to contributing to team success.

Benefits include:
• Up to 12.75% employer superannuation.
• 5 weeks annual leave plus leave loading.
• Learning and development opportunities.
• Flexible work arrangements.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Salary packaging options.

For further information, please refer to the role description.

How to apply:

Apply online at Smart Jobs and submit:
• Your CV or résumé (maximum five pages).
• A statement of no more than two pages outlining how your capabilities, knowledge and experience align with the role, and your motivation for applying.

Diversity and inclusion:
At Transport and Main Roads, we foster a workplace culture built on respect, dignity and fairness. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and lived experiences, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, culturally diverse individuals and women. If you require reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know so we can support you to participate fully.

Applications to remain current for 12 months.

Job Ad Reference: QLD/697445/26

Closing Date: Monday, 24 August 2026

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