Project Support Officer

Department of Transport and Main Roads QLD; Rockhampton Regional; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

4 weeks annual leave

Professional development

Job summary

Department of Transport and Main Roads QLD – Rockhampton is seeking a Project Support Officer to join our Program Support team in Rockhampton. The role provides high‑level business, project and financial support to ensure major road and transport projects are delivered efficiently and in line with governance requirements.

You will work with Program Managers, Project Managers and technical specialists to support procurement governance, financial reconciliations and reporting.

Qualifications

• Provide administrative and business support to assist the delivery of QTRIP projects.
• Assist with project scheduling and program coordination activities.
• Collect, analyse and present information for project, financial and business reporting.
• Support contract administration processes, including progress payments and budget variations.
• Assist Project Managers with procurement governance requirements.
• Contribute to accounts payable, accounts receivable and financial reconciliation activities.
• Use SAP, Microsoft Office and other business applications to support project delivery.

Responsibilities

• Providing administrative and business support to assist the delivery of QTRIP projects.
• Assisting with project scheduling and program coordination activities.
• Collecting, analysing and presenting information for project, financial and business reporting.
• Supporting contract administration processes, including progress payments and budget variations.
• Assisting Project Managers with procurement governance requirements.
• Contributing to accounts payable, accounts receivable and financial reconciliation activities.
• Using systems such as SAP, Microsoft Office and other business applications to support project delivery.

Skills

Administrative support

Data analysis

Budget management

Stakeholder communication

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

Job description

Department of Transport and Main Roads QLD – Rockhampton QLD

Help deliver infrastructure that makes a difference

Do you enjoy keeping projects organised, solving problems and supporting teams to achieve outcomes? If you're looking for a role where your work has a real impact on Queensland communities, we'd love to hear from you.

The Department of Transport and Main Roads is seeking a Project Support Officer to join our Program Support team in Rockhampton. This role supports the delivery of the Queensland Transport and Roads Investment Program (QTRIP), helping ensure major road and transport projects are delivered efficiently, accurately and in accordance with governance requirements.

About the team

Program Delivery and Operations Central Queensland Region delivers and maintains transport infrastructure across a diverse region stretching from the Capricorn Coast to the central-west outback. Working alongside Program Managers, Project Managers and technical specialists, you'll be part of a team delivering infrastructure that supports communities, industry and economic growth throughout Central Queensland.

What you'll do

As a Project Support Officer, you'll provide high-level business, project and financial support across a range of infrastructure programs and projects.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Providing administrative and business support to assist the delivery of QTRIP projects.


• Assisting with project scheduling and program coordination activities.


• Collecting, analysing and presenting information for project, financial and business reporting.


• Supporting contract administration processes, including progress payments and budget variations.


• Assisting Project Managers with procurement governance requirements.


• Contributing to accounts payable, accounts receivable and financial reconciliation activities.


• Using systems such as SAP, Microsoft Office and other business applications to support project delivery.


• Ensuring activities comply with organisational policies, governance requirements and workplace health and safety obligations.

About you

You are organised, adaptable and committed to delivering quality outcomes. You build positive working relationships, communicate clearly with a variety of stakeholders and can manage competing priorities effectively. You enjoy learning new systems and processes, use sound judgement when addressing issues and contribute positively to a culture of continuous improvement. A current C Class Driver Licence is required, and a criminal history check will be undertaken prior to appointment.

At Transport and Main Roads, you'll be part of an organisation that delivers projects with a lasting impact across Queensland.

We offer:

• 36.25-hour working week with flexible working arrangements


• 4 weeks annual leave plus 17.5% leave loading


• Opportunities for professional development and career growth


• Flexible and inclusive workplace culture


• Opportunity to contribute to significant infrastructure projects that improve communities across Queensland.

Join a team where your support helps deliver projects that keep Central Queensland connected, safe and moving into the future.

Job Ad Reference: QLD/701796/26 Closing Date: Wednesday, 7 October 2026