Project Officer

GBA Consulting Engineers; Emerald; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

12.5% superannuation

Diverse range of projects

Community and local government impact

Job summary

GBA Consulting Engineers in Emerald is seeking a proactive Project Officer to support delivery of infrastructure and community projects across the Isaac and Central Highlands region. You will coordinate meetings, prepare documents, and assist with funding submissions.

This role offers field and office work, travel across the region, and opportunities to develop project management skills while supporting Project Managers and Engineers.

Qualifications

• Enjoy organising information and coordinating activities.
• Strong written communication for reports and correspondence.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office; willing to learn PM systems.
• Able to work between office and field environments.
• Willing to travel across the Isaac and Central Highlands region.
• Hold a current Driver Licence.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate meetings, agendas, minutes and actions throughout project delivery.
• Assist with tenders, funding applications, reports and contracts to a high standard.
• Monitor milestones, maintain project records and help ensure successful outcomes.
• Travel to project sites to collect information and support reporting and funding submissions.
• Gain exposure to all stages of the project lifecycle from planning to completion.

Skills

Project coordination

Written communication

Attention to detail

Education

Project Management studies

Tools

MS Office

Project management systems

Job description

Established in 1945, GBA Consulting Engineers is an engineering consultancy providing Engineering, Survey, Building Consultancy, Cultural Heritage & Environmental, Design and Project Management services across Central and Western Queensland.

We strive to improve the lives of people in regional and remote communities. We offer challenging, social and balanced career opportunities across our offices in Rockhampton, Emerald, Toowoomba and Barcaldine.

Our clients' and communities' needs are at the core of everything we do. This is where we live, this is why we work.

We are proud of our workplace culture and recognise people who demonstrate our values of Community, Accountability, Respect, Excellence and Sustainability.

Job Description

The Opportunity

We're looking for a proactive and organised Project Officer to join our Emerald team.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys variety, likes keeping projects organised and moving forward, and wants to build practical skills in project coordination and project management.

Working closely with Project Managers and Engineers, you'll play an important role in supporting the delivery of infrastructure, disaster recovery and community projects across the Isaac and Central Highlands region.

From coordinating meetings and preparing project documentation to supporting funding submissions and collecting project information in the field, no two days are exactly the same.

Whether you're building your career, looking to broaden your experience, or wanting to contribute to projects that make a genuine difference to regional communities, we'd love to hear from you.

What You'll Actually Do

Keep projects organised and moving

Coordinate meetings, prepare agendas and minutes, track actions, manage correspondence and support Project Managers and Engineers throughout project delivery.

Assist with tenders, proposals, funding applications, reports, quotations, contracts and other project documentation to a high professional standard.

Help monitor project milestones, coordinate information, maintain project records and contribute to successful project outcomes.

Get involved in the field

Travel to project sites across the Isaac and Central Highlands region to collect project information, undertake inspections, gather supporting evidence and assist with project reporting and funding submissions.

Build practical project management skills

Gain exposure to all stages of the project lifecycle, from planning and procurement through to construction, reporting and project completion

Desired Skills and Experience

About You

This role is likely to suit you if you:

Enjoy organising information, coordinating activities and helping projects run smoothly.

Have strong written communication skills and can prepare professional documents, reports and correspondence.

Are confident using Microsoft Office and willing to learn project management and reporting systems.

Enjoy variety and can move comfortably between office-based work and field activities.

Build positive working relationships with colleagues, clients and stakeholders.

Take pride in producing accurate, well-presented work and paying attention to detail.

Have a proactive attitude and are willing to step in wherever the team needs support.

Enjoy learning new skills and taking on new challenges.

Hold a current Driver Licence and are willing to travel independently across the Isaac and Central Highlands region as required.

Highly Regarded

Experience in project administration, contract administration, local government, consulting, engineering, construction or a related environment.

Qualifications or studies in Project Management, Business Administration or a related discipline.

Experience preparing contracts, reports, tenders, funding applications or project documentation.

What You'll Get in Return

• Competitive remuneration package
• 12.5% superannuation contribution
• Exposure to a diverse range of civil engineering infrastructure projects
• Opportunity to contribute to critical community and local government projects across Western Queensland.

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