Project Officer

Queensland Government; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Generous leave

12.75% superannuation

Career pathways

Modern workplaces

Job summary

Economic Development Queensland (EDQ) is a Queensland Government agency that unlocks land and accelerates housing, planning and infrastructure delivery—creating liveable places and enabling economic growth. This development graduate role within the Housing Supply and Delivery team provides practical experience across the full property development lifecycle, working with Development Managers and Directors.

You will gain exposure to feasibility modelling, business cases, stakeholder engagement and

Qualifications

• Completed degree in property or related field (property economics or property development) is mandatory.
• More than 12 months' exposure to property development, construction or engineering (cadetship acceptable).
• Experience using Estate Master and the Microsoft Office Suite.
• Clear written and verbal communication with wide stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Support planning, assessment and delivery of residential and mixed-use development projects.
• Assist with feasibility modelling, financial analysis, project budgets and market research.
• Help prepare business cases, briefing notes, reports and governance papers.
• Coordinate project milestones, meetings and consultant teams; build relationships with councils, agencies, landowners and developers.
• Mentor EDQ interns and help bring the next group through the program.

Skills

Communication skills

Initiative

Stakeholder engagement

Driver's license

Education

Property degree or related field

Civil engineering or construction management

Tools

Estate Master

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Start your property development career at EDQ, supporting residential and mixed use projects that help deliver more homes for Queenslanders.

Start your property development career at EDQ, supporting residential and mixed use projects that help deliver more homes for Queenslanders.

• Permanent AO5 role in EDQ's Housing Supply and Delivery team
• Work across a wide variety of residential and mixed-use development projects
• Structured mentoring and a pathway towards an Assistant Development Manager role

Who We Are

Economic Development Queensland (EDQ)is a Queensland Government agency that unlocks land and accelerates housing, planning and infrastructure delivery—creating liveable places and enabling economic growth. Our work helps deliver safe, secure and affordable homes and supports thriving communities across the state.

Empowered by the Economic Development Act 2012, EDQ has unique planning and approval powers to help unblock complex projects and bring development-ready land to market. Our purpose is simple: help Queenslanders find a place to call home, create more jobs closer to home, and support liveable communities that reflect Queensland's way of life.

We work across government and with industry to attract investment, enable jobs and deliver projects that make a measurable difference for Queenslanders.

About The Role

This is a development graduate role in EDQ's Housing Supply and Delivery team. You'll work alongside experienced Development Managers, Senior Development Managers and Development Directors, building practical experience across the whole property development lifecycle.

It's a great place to start a property development career, with exposure to the planning side of development, a variety of projects, and a view of the sector from both industry and government.

• Support the planning, assessment and delivery of residential and mixed-use development projects
• Assist with feasibility modelling, financial analysis, project budgets and market research
• Help prepare business cases, briefing notes, reports and governance papers
• Coordinate project milestones, meetings and consultant teams
• Build relationships with councils, government agencies, landowners, developers and industry
• Mentor EDQ's interns and help bring the next group through the program

About You

You're an outgoing self starter who goes looking for work and takes initiative. You're keen to build a career in property development and grow into a development management role.

• A completed degree in property or other related field (such as property economics or property development), civil engineering or construction management (mandatory). Property is highly regarded
• More than 12 months' exposure to property development, construction or engineering, which can include a cadetship. Property development exposure is highly regarded
• Experience using Estate Master and the Microsoft Office Suite
• Clear written and verbal communication, and confidence working with a wide range of stakeholders
• A collaborative, proactive approach, and someone who brings people with them
• A current driver's licence, with travel within Queensland from time to time

Why Choose EDQ

If you're motivated by purpose and impact, you'll fit right in at EDQ. You will also be able to enjoy the following:

• Flexible and agile ways of working
• Generous leave and 12.75% superannuation
• Learning, development and career pathways
• Modern workplaces designed for collaboration
• Inclusive culture that values diversity and cultural capability
• Access for you and your family to hundreds of gyms, pools and fitness facilities in your area at very low cost

Applications to remain current for 12 months.

Occupational group

Administration