Looking for a role where strong administration and financial skills contribute to real outcomes for Queensland communities? TMR is seeking a Project Officer to join its Bundaberg team and support the successful delivery of the Queensland Transport and Roads Investment Program. You will work across project finance, procurement, contracts, reporting and records management, helping program and project managers maintain accurate information, identify emerging issues and deliver value-for-money infrastructure outcomes.

Job details

Transport and Main Roads is seeking a capable and collaborative Project Officer to join our Program Delivery and Operations team in Bundaberg. This is a permanent,  flexible full-time role classified at AO4.

In this role, you will provide administrative support to program and project managers  to help successfully deliver the Queensland Transport and Roads Investment Program. Your work will contribute to the effective financial, procurement, contract and information management of road infrastructure programs and projects across the district. 

Key responsibilities:

- Interpret and apply financial policies and procedures, providing practical advice and best-practice solutions relevant to project delivery.
- Prepare and process financial documentation, including journals, goods receipts, invoices, requisitions and purchase orders.
- Supply contemporary procurement practices to the purchase of goods and services for road infrastructure projects.
- Coordinate and administer contract documentation associated with the Q TRIP program and individual projects.
- Undertake program, project and contract reporting to support accurate tracking of financial performance and early identification of emerging deviations.
- Maintain accurate program, project and contract information in systems including SAP, 3PCM, Primavera and Microsoft Excel.
- Manage departmental records and information in accordance with relevant standards and guidelines, including capture within the department's electronic document and records management system. 

To thrive in this role, you will bring:

- Knowledge of financial management in a major infrastructure project delivery environment.
- The ability to apply accounting concepts and processes to internal and external financial reporting.
- Experience providing financial support to projects and infrastructure programs through the interpretation and application of financial management practices.
- A strong commitment to governance, risk management, accuracy and high-quality practice.
- The ability to build and sustain productive relationships and contribute to a collaborative and inclusive team culture. 

Mandatory requirements and pre-employment checks:

- You must hold a current C class driver licence.
- As the role has access to sensitive data, a criminal history check will be undertaken before appointment. 

Why join TMR?

Every day is different, and so are our teams. We offer an inclusive workplace that supports career growth, development and a healthy work-life balance. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and life experiences and encourage you to tell us about any support or adjustments that may help you participate fully in the recruitment process. 

If you are an organised and solutions-focused professional who enjoys working with financial information, systems and stakeholders, we encourage you to apply and help support the delivery of transport infrastructure that makes a difference to Queensland communities.

Applications to remain current for 12 months.

Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

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Documents

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• 704703 26 Role Description v1 (Word, 577KB)