As a Project Control Officer with RoadTek, you’ll play a key role in strengthening the commercial viability of our operations by delivering accurate costing, financial administration and insightful reporting that supports informed decision‑making.

Based in Cairns, this role offers more than just career growth. Enjoy a lifestyle defined by tropical weather, easy access to the Great Barrier Reef and rainforest, short commutes and a strong sense of community.

RoadTek is a commercial business within the Department of Transport and Main Roads. We provide transport infrastructure solutions for projects across Queensland. We are a multi-disciplined organisation with accreditation to national and international standards. This means we value respect, safety, diversity and inclusion.

Job details

In the role of Project Control Officer, you will contribute to the commercial viability of RoadTek through the provision of advice, expertise and operational delivery of day-to-day costing, financial administration services and information whilst ensuring the service provided is timely, effective and responsive to management requirements.

Accountabilities include:
• Provide formal training, coaching and guidance to the project costing team to ensure compliance and consistency with financial policy and procedures.
• Provide support, advice and expertise on project costing and financial policies and processes to project team members and management.
• Undertake financial transaction reconciliation and costing using various department packages for financial transaction reconciliation. Monitor the financial position of projects and ensure only correct charges are being debited to projects or cost centres.
• Undertake "End of Month" and "on request" financial reporting to enable accurate project or cost centre tracking to indicate the overall financial position of various projects. Prepare financial documentation in liaison with managers to facilitate procurement and ensure correct recording of financial transactions.
• Prepare and check employee timesheets for validity of allowances and entitlements to enable correct payment in accordance with relevant Industrial Awards, work agreements and departmental policies. Investigate and resolve employee payroll discrepancies.
• Organise and/or assist with the ordering, purchasing and supply of project requirements to allow work to proceed without delay.
• Conduct and/or assist with financial auditing and ensure good project governance is maintained through all financial and administration responsibilities.

Mandatory qualifications and conditions
• Due to this role having access to sensitive data, a criminal history check will be undertaken prior to appointment to the role.
• Applicants must possess a current, valid Queensland "C" class driver's licence or equivalent.
• TMR has a Drug and Alcohol Policy which applies to all Employees, Workers and Visitors to TMR workplaces. This may include random, post incident and reasonable suspicion testing during employment to ensure a safe and healthy workplace.

Desirable Requirements
• Diploma in Accounting

Requirements of the role
• Analyses, interprets and applies high level financial management practices and provides advice and support to others.
• Researches and analyses information and makes recommendations based on evidence. Identifies issues that may impact on tasks. Suggests improvements to work tasks and business practices.
• Builds and sustains positive relationships with team members and clients. Actively participates in teamwork and activities. Responds under direction to changes in client needs and expectations.
• Promotes integrity in the management and use of processes and resources, ensuring others have the information and training they need for successful implementation.

Apply through the Smart jobs and careers website or directly to a panel or recruitment agency. Submit a resume with a 1-to-2-page cover letter).

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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• 687690 26 - Role Description (Word, 583KB)