Project Officer (Controls)

Department of Transport and Main Roads QLD; Cairns Regional; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Five weeks annual leave

Flexible working arrangements

Relocation assistance

Professional development

Employee wellbeing program

Job summary

Department of Transport and Main Roads QLD – Cairns QLD is seeking a Project Officer (Controls) to join the North Queensland Region. The role supports program and project managers delivering QTRIP, based in Cairns or Townsville, with administrative, financial, procurement, and contract assistance.

Key duties include applying financial policies, preparing journals and purchase orders, coordinating contracts, and maintaining project data in SAP, 3PCM, Primavera and Excel to enable accurate

Qualifications

• Current driver licence (Class C).
• Eligible to work in Australia.
• Pre-employment check for serious discipline history.
• Criminal history check prior to appointment.

Responsibilities

• Interpret and apply financial policies and procedures for project delivery.
• Prepare financial documents including journals, goods receipts, invoices, requisitions and purchase orders.
• Apply procurement practices for road infrastructure projects.

Tools

SAP

3PCM

Primavera

Excel

Job description

Department of Transport and Main Roads QLD – Cairns QLD

An exciting permanent opportunity is available for a Project Officer (Controls) to join the North Queensland Region, based in either Cairns or Townsville. In this role, you will provide administrative and financial support to program and project managers to assist with the successful delivery of the Queensland Transport and Road Investment Program (QTRIP).

As Project Officer (Controls), you will provide administrative, financial, procurement and contract support to program and project managers delivering the Queensland Transport and Road Investment Program (QTRIP) across North Queensland Region.

Key responsibilities include:

• Interpret and apply financial policies and procedures, providing advice and best practice solutions to support project delivery.
• Prepare financial documents including journals, goods receipts, invoices, requisitions and purchase orders.
• Apply contemporary procurement practices for the purchase of goods and services for road infrastructure projects.
• Coordinate and administer contract documentation relating to QTRIP and road infrastructure projects.
• Maintain project, program and contract information in SAP, 3PCM, Primavera and Microsoft Excel, ensuring departmental records are managed in line with standards and guidelines.
• Undertake reporting on programs, projects and contracts to support accurate tracking, financial oversight and early identification of deviations.

Further information on the role can be found in the attached role description.

Mandatory qualifications and conditions

• Current holder of a Class C driver licence.
• Must be eligible to work in Australia.
• Pre-employment check of serious discipline history for the recommended candidate(s) as a condition of employment.
• Due to this role having access to sensitive data, a criminal history check will be undertaken prior to appointment to the role.

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.

Diversity and Inclusion:

At Transport and Main Roads, we foster a workplace culture built on respect, dignity, and fairness. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and lived experiences, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disabilities, culturally diverse individuals, and women.

If you require additional support or adjustments, such as interpreting services, assistive technologies, or specific physical accommodations, please let us know to ensure you can showcase your abilities during the recruitment process.

Additional Information:

Applications to remain current for 12 months after the closing date of the initial vacancy.

Job Ad Reference:

QLD/700382/26
Closing Date: Tuesday, 22 September 2026