Project Support Officer

Precruitment; Cairns Regional; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment consultancy in Cairns is seeking a Project Support Officer to provide essential administrative support for recovery projects in Queensland. The role requires strong organisational skills, proficiency in MS Office, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. This position offers a chance to contribute to vital infrastructure projects and collaborate with experienced project managers. Candidates must be eligible to work in Australia.

Benefits

Opportunity to support meaningful recovery projects

Dynamic role with professional development opportunities

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Proven experience providing administrative support in a busy project environment.
• Strong organisational and multitasking skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-level administrative support to project managers.
• Assist with document control and governance reporting.
• Ensure timely delivery of critical recovery projects.

Skills

Administrative support experience

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Proficiency in MS Office Suite

Job description

Our client plays a critical role in connecting Queensland communities through safe, efficient and reliable transport infrastructure. As a trusted leader in major project delivery, they are committed to maintaining high standards of governance, safety and service across the state’s road network.

You will be joining a team dedicated to supporting recovery and restoration works following major natural disasters, ensuring vital infrastructure is restored for Queenslanders.

About the Opportunity

Our client is seeking an experienced and motivated Project Support Officer to provide high-level administrative, document control and governance support to project managers involved in emergent and restoration activities. In this role, you will leverage your strong organisational skills and proficiency across multiple software systems to ensure projects are delivered efficiently, accurately and in line with departmental policies, legislation and reporting requirements.

You will assist with essential tasks such as document control, QRA submission tracking, RADAR updates, financial administration, governance reporting, project scheduling and preparing documentation for Project Managers. Your contribution will ensure the timely delivery of critical road infrastructure recovery projects across the district.

About You

• Proven experience providing administrative support in a busy, fast‑paced project or operational environment.
• Strong organisational, coordination and multitasking skills, with an honest, collaborative and team‑focused approach.
• Working knowledge of records management principles, standards and best practice.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with strong attention to detail.
• Proficiency across the MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and confidence in learning and using various business systems and databases.
• The ability to support project governance, reporting, finance processes and document management with accuracy and reliability.

What’s On Offer

• An opportunity to support meaningful recovery and infrastructure projects vital to Queensland communities.
• A dynamic role within a respected government department that values integrity, safety, teamwork and professional development.
• The chance to work closely with experienced project managers across far north Queensland.
• A supportive team environment, varied work and opportunities to broaden your project administration and governance capabilities.

To Apply

Click the ‘Apply’ button below to submit your application. For a confidential discussion, please contact Brendon Dyer on [phone].

To be eligible, you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or hold a valid visa permitting you to live and work in Australia.

About Us

With offices in Cairns and Townsville, Precruitment is Regional Queensland’s leading recruitment consultancy, specialising in permanent and temporary roles. We are trusted suppliers to local businesses, the Queensland Government, Government Owned Corporations, and Local Government.

If this role is not quite right for you but you’d like to be considered for other opportunities, please contact us on [phone] for a confidential conversation about your next career move.