Seeking a dynamic financial leader! Join the Program Controls team in Cairns' Far North District. As the Advisor (Project Controls), you will lead a team that is critical to supporting the development and delivery of the district's Queensland Transport and Roads Infrastructure Program (QTRIP).
Based in Cairns, Queensland, this permanent position offers a rewarding career amidst stunning surroundings. Experience the unique blend of work and leisure in a tropical paradise, home to the Great Barrier Reef, Daintree Rainforest, and stunning beaches.

Job details

In the role of Advisor (Project Controls), you will lead a team that is critical to supporting the development and delivery of the district's Queensland Transport and Roads Infrastructure Program (QTRIP) and the district's Stewardship and Capability. You will provide support to Project Managers, the Principal Advisor (Program Performance) and district staff by ensuring effective controls processes are embedded in the delivery areas and ensuring the quality of the information entered into the systems. You will do this by leading and guiding the team that is responsible for development of budgets, accounts payable including contract progress claims, accounts receivable, asset management, project scheduling, monitoring the projects financial performance and undertaking end of month and end of year processes. This position will be required to provide leadership to discipline group and team members.

Some of your responsibilities will include:
• Provide functional leadership and support to Project Controls and Finance team members as well as on-the-job training to ensure appropriate skill sets and training needs are identified and developed.
• Ensure that controls processes are embedded and applied consistently within the district.
• Monitoring financial performance, including end-of-the-month reporting, variance analysis and monitoring financial performance against forecasts.
• Ensure programs, projects and contracts have the required approvals before commencing delivery and that budget, time and scope change requests are processed in accordance with the respective business rules. Ensure successful business outcomes through effective resource utilisation, performance monitoring, analysis and reporting.
• Provide effective project management assistance including scheduling, project control and finance to project staff to ensure tasks are completed within specified deadlines and to agreed standards.
• Undertake a range of program and project tasks aimed at improving the development and delivery of the district's QTRIP initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with the Work Health and Safety (WHS) Act, associated Regulations, and relevant Departmental Policies to maintain a safe and healthy working environment for all employees and stakeholders.

What We Offer:
• Competitive remuneration, including generous superannuation and leave provisions.
• Five weeks of annual leave plus an additional leave day each year, with access to Volunteer and Community Service Leave.
• Ongoing training and development opportunities.
• Flexible working arrangements, such as working from home, part-time hours, and flexible start/finish times (subject to approval).
• Employer superannuation contributions up to 12.75%.
• Annual leave loading.
• Salary packaging arrangements.
• Wellbeing initiatives, including an Employee Assistance Program.
• Generous parental leave entitlements.
• Relocation assistance.

Additional Information:
Applications for this role may also be considered for similar vacancies within the Far North District for up to 12 months after the closing date of the initial vacancy.

Applications will remain current for 12 months.

Job Ad Reference: QLD/691026/26

Closing Date: Friday, 19 June 2026

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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• applicant-guide (3) (PDF, 255KB)
  
  
  691026 26 Role Description (Word, 575KB)
  Role Description