AO5 Program Advisor

Rashi Joshi; Mackay Regional; On-site; AUD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Queensland Government Department in Mackay is seeking an AO5 Advisor to monitor and report on the financial and physical progress of major programs, ensuring oversight, consistency and compliance across a broad portfolio. You will analyse program data and provide timely advice for ad hoc requests, while maintaining thorough records and coordinating with district officers.

The role involves conducting program reviews, supporting governance processes, and collaborating with partners to implement

Qualifications

• Current C class driver's licence.
• Strong analytical capability and data interpretation.
• High attention to detail.
• Excellent organisational skills and ability to manage priorities.
• Collaborative approach with diverse stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and report on the financial and physical progress of projects delivery against established performance indicators.
• Assist with financial reporting, reviewing and scheduling of work.
• Investigate and analyse program data and information, prepare timely and accurate advice for ad hoc requests for various audiences.
• Maintain internal registers and record-keeping through monitoring approved advice and correspondence.
• Undertake project reviews with District officers, including program/project managers, to audit and assess compliance against established and statewide project and program management systems and processes.
• Provide support to ensure all project support activities are undertaken in line with relevant guidelines, policies, and protocols.
• Assist in producing routine ad hoc requests, reports, and presentations (monthly, quarterly, annual).
• Undertake project governance activities to promote best practice project management support approaches.
• Identify and recommend changes to existing practices and procedures to further develop program and project governance processes.

Skills

C Drivers Licence

Analytical thinking

Data interpretation

Stakeholder collaboration

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Problem solving

Job description

Your new company Join a large Queensland government department delivering critical infrastructure and program outcomes across a diverse and growing region. As an AO5 Advisor, you'll be joining a collaborative and high-performing team based in Mackay that supports major programs and ensures strong oversight, consistency and compliance across a broad portfolio.

• Your new role Monitor and report on the financial and physical progress of projects delivery against established performance indicators, including reported savings and recommending any corrective actions required.
• Assist with financial reporting, reviewing and scheduling of work.
• Investigate and analyse program data and information, prepare timely and accurate advice for ad hoc requests for various audiences.
• Maintain internal registers and record-keeping through monitoring approved advice and correspondence.
• Undertake project reviews in conjunction with other District officers, including program/project managers, to audit and assess compliance against established and statewide project and program management systems and processes.
• Provide support to ensure all project support activities, including project initiation, maintenance, review and project close-off, are undertaken in line with relevant guidelines, policies, and protocols.
• Assist in producing routine (e.g. monthly, quarterly, annual) ad hoc requests, reports, and presentations.
• Undertake project governance activities to promote best practice project management support approaches and a culture of learning and continuous improvement.
• Identify and recommend changes to existing practices and procedures to further develop program and project governance processes.

What you'll need to succeed

• A current 'C' Drivers Licence
• The ability to view situations through a range of perspectives, analysing multiple sources of information to recognise the broader implications of issues.
• Identify the underlying cause of issues through considered analysis and integration of various pieces of data and insight.
• Strong analytical capability, with the ability to interpret and present data insights clearly.
• High attention to detail.
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.
• A collaborative approach and ability to work effectively with diverse stakeholders.
• Work closely with partners to analyse trends and forecast long-term risks to program outcomes.

What you'll get in return

Contract until 31st August 2027 36.25 hour working week

• Exposure to large, complex programs and senior stakeholders
• A dynamic and fast-paced team environment
• A supportive team culture focused on collaboration and continuous improvement