Senior Project Officer

Public Trust Office; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Queensland Public Trustee in Brisbane seeks a proactive Project Support role to assist senior teams in delivering strategic projects. You will coordinate governance, monitor performance, manage risks and support agile delivery across multiple workstreams.

The role is a temporary full-time position based in Brisbane until 28 May 2027, offering exposure to major transformation programs and collaboration with internal and external partners.

Qualifications

• Proven experience delivering complex projects or workstreams in dynamic environments.
• Ability to plan, coordinate and deliver across multiple workstreams using project management and agile approaches.
• Strong written communication for governance papers and executive briefings.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, coordination and delivery of project workstreams from initiation to implementation.
• Coordinate governance activities and monitor project performance and risks.
• Partner with senior leaders, vendors and business stakeholders to support decision-making.

Skills

Project management

Agile methodologies

Governance

Stakeholder engagement

Risk management

Job description

Working closely with Project Managers, Product Owners, senior stakeholders and external partners, you will provide specialist project management support, coordinate governance activities, monitor project performance and contribute to the successful delivery of strategic organisational priorities.This is a temporary full-time opportunity until 28 May 2027 based in Brisbane.Why join QPT?Contribute to meaningful transformation initiatives: Play a key role in delivering projects that support organisational improvement and enhance outcomes for Queenslanders through major business and technology-enabled transformation programs.Build your expertise across the full project lifecycle: Lead the planning, coordination and delivery of project workstreams from initiation through to implementation and transition into business as usual, applying contemporary project management and agile methodologies.Influence project outcomes through strong governance and stakeholder engagement: Work closely with senior leaders, project teams, vendors and business stakeholders to support decision-making, manage risks and drive successful project delivery.Help shape better ways of working: Contribute to the continuous improvement of project management processes, governance frameworks, templates and tools that strengthen project delivery capability across the organisation.About youYou are a proactive and organised project professional with experience delivering complex projects or workstreams in a dynamic environment. You enjoy solving problems, building strong relationships and supporting teams to achieve outcomes. You bring sound judgement, strong communication skills and the ability to manage competing priorities while maintaining a focus on quality delivery.To excel in this role, the following attributes will be your keys to success:Demonstrated experience planning, coordinating and delivering projects or project workstreams using recognised project management and agile methodologies.Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify issues, assess risks and recommend practical solutions.Highly developed written communication skills, including experience preparing briefings, reports, governance papers and other documentation for senior stakeholders.Excellent stakeholder engagement and relationship management skills, with the ability to influence, consult and negotiate effectively across diverse groups.Demonstrated experience monitoring project performance, budgets, risks and dependencies while supporting project governance requirements.Ability to manage competing priorities and contribute positively to team performance in a changing and complex environment.Interested in applying?Please provide the following information in your application:A cover letter (maximum two pages) telling us what you will bring to the role and your motivation for applying.Your current CV or resume (maximum three pages is recommended), including any mandatory and/or other requirements.Details of two referees who have a thorough knowledge of your capabilities, work performance and conduct within the previous two years. It is preferable to include your current or immediate past supervisor.Only those persons eligible to work in Australia may be employed by QPT. Prospective employees will be required to provide proof of identity and documentary evidence of their right to work in Australia.QPT is a value for money independent state trustee service dedicated to trust and estate administration and advancing and safeguarding the rights, interests and wishes of Queenslanders in need of financial management. We have been looking after Queenslanders and their families since 1916.This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia License.