Project Controls Support Officer

Rashi Joshi; Cairns Regional; On-site; AUD 61,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Contract through to Aug 2027

Cairns CBD location

Support from Hays consultant

Job summary

Hays is partnering with a Queensland Government organisation to recruit a Project Controls Support Officer in Cairns CBD. The role focuses on coordination, reporting, financial monitoring, and governance across a major infrastructure programme, working with project managers and delivery teams to keep information accurate and risks tracked.

You will support forecasting, schedules, and governance, leveraging advanced Excel and reporting tools, with a pathway to extend beyond August 2027.

Qualifications

• Experience in project control, project support, project administration, or programme coordination.
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel, Word, and reporting tools.
• Ability to identify and elevate risks, monitor project actions, and coordinate competing priorities.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills with the ability to work collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Maintain project control data and registers.
• Support programme reporting and forecasting activities.
• Monitor schedules and project performance.
• Process accounts payable and contract payment certificates.
• Assist with governance and document control requirements.
• Provide reliable programme information to support informed decision-making.

Skills

Attention to detail

Project coordination

Stakeholder engagement

Advanced MS Office

Reporting

Communication skills

Tools

Excel

Word

Job description

Your new company Hays is partnering with a Queensland Government organisation responsible for delivering critical infrastructure projects that support communities and economic growth across Far North Queensland. Due to ongoing programme demands, an opportunity has become available for a Project Controls Support Officer to join a collaborative and high-performing team based in Cairns CBD.

As the Project Controls Support Officer, you will play a key role in supporting the coordination, reporting, financial monitoring, and governance activities across a significant infrastructure programme. Working closely with Project Managers and delivery teams, you will help ensure project information remains accurate, reporting obligations are met, and project risks, actions, and milestones are effectively tracked.

Your responsibilities

• Maintain project control data and registers
• Support programme reporting and forecasting activities
• Monitor schedules and project performance
• Process accounts payable and contract payment certificates
• Assist with governance and document control requirements
• Provide reliable programme information to support informed decision-making and successful project delivery

What you'll need to succeed

• Previous experience in project control, project support, project administration, or programme coordination
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage complex project information and reporting requirements
• Experience supporting financial monitoring, forecasting, scheduling, governance, or reporting activities
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel, Word, and reporting tools
• Ability to identify and elevate risks, monitor project actions, and coordinate competing priorities
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills with the ability to work collaboratively across multiple teams
• Experience within infrastructure, construction, engineering, or government environments will be highly regarded

What you'll get in return

• Attractive hourly rate of $51.13 per hour plus superannuation
• Contract through to August 2027 - Potential 12-month extension
• Convenient Cairns CBD location
• Opportunity to contribute to high-profile infrastructure projects that have a lasting impact across Far North Queensland
• Ongoing support from your dedicated Hays consultant throughout the assignment