Project Support Officer

Queensland Government; Cairns Regional; Hybrid; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Five weeks annual leave

Additional leave day each year

Flexible working arrangements (WFH, PT

Employer superannuation contributions

Annual leave loading

Salary packaging

Employee Assistance Program

Parental leave entitlements

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Transport and Main Roads is seeking a Project Support Officer to provide high-level administrative and project support to ensure deliverables are met on time and in line with legislation and guidelines.

You will coordinate schedules, manage financial tracking, and prepare reports and presentations for project managers and teams, while upholding governance and safety requirements in a dynamic government environment.

Qualifications

• A current Class ‘C' Drivers Licence (mandatory).
• Pre-employment checks including criminal history screening and discipline history.
• Must be eligible to work in Australia.
• Desirable: strong understanding of financial acts and regulations.
• Desirable: experience with SAP or ability to rapidly learn SAP.
• Desirable: advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Administer, maintain, and coordinate delivery of support activities to ensure program and project outcomes.
• Interpret and apply financial policies, procedures, and guidelines relating to the Queensland Transport Investment Program (QTRIP).
• Prepare and undertake roads infrastructure program and project reporting to support accurate financial tracking and identify variances early.
• Provide high-level administrative support to QTRIP project managers and team members, including scheduling, accounts payable/receivable, and maintenance of spreadsheets and registers.
• Ensure practices, service standards, and outcomes comply with policies, legislation, and governance obligations.

Skills

Administrative support

Financial policies interpretation

Reporting and presentation

Governance awareness

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

Job description

At Transport and Main Roads, we are committed to delivering exceptional projects that have a significant impact on our community. As a Project Support Officer, your role will be pivotal in providing advanced support functions, ensuring project managers and team members have the high-level assistance needed to execute project deliverables efficiently and in compliance with legislation and guidelines.

Some responsibilities include:

• Administer, maintain, and coordinate the delivery of a range of support activities as required to ensure effective program and project outcomes.
• Interpret and apply financial policies, procedures, and guidelines relating to the Queensland Transport Investment Program (QTRIP).
• Prepare and undertake roads infrastructure program and project reporting to support accurate financial tracking, provide a clear overview of financial performance, and identify potential variances at an early stage.
• Deliver high-level administrative support to QTRIP project managers and team members, including project scheduling, accounts payable and receivable functions, the development and maintenance of spreadsheets and registers, and the provision of timely information, updates, reports, and presentations.
• Ensure operational practices, service standards, and performance outcomes comply with departmental and regional policies, legislative requirements (including Workplace Health and Safety), and governance obligations.

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

Mandatory qualifications and conditions

• A current Class ‘C' Drivers Licence
• Pre-employment checks, including a criminal history screening and declaration of serious discipline history will be required to be completed
• Must be eligible to work in Australia

Desirable requirements

• Formal qualifications are not essential; however, a strong understanding of financial acts and regulations would be advantageous.
• Previous experience with financial systems such as SAP, or the ability to quickly acquire proficiency, is highly regarded.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

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 for this role may also be considered for similar vacancies within the Far North District for up to 12 months after the closing date of the initial vacancy.

Job Ad Reference: QLD/700132/26

Closing Date: Thursday, 17 September 2026