Senior Project Officer

The Public Trustee of Queensland; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Public Trustee of Queensland in Brisbane is seeking a proactive project professional to provide specialist management support across multiple workstreams. You will collaborate with project managers, senior stakeholders and partners to drive delivery of strategic priorities.

Responsibilities cover planning, governance, risk management and continuous process improvement, with a focus on quality delivery in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering complex projects or workstreams in a dynamic environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with risk assessment ability.
• Excellent written communication for briefs, reports and governance papers.
• Outstanding stakeholder engagement and relationship management skills.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to transformation initiatives delivering projects that support organisational priorities.
• Lead planning, coordination and delivery of project workstreams from initiation to transition.
• Support governance, monitor performance, budgets, risks and dependencies.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of project management processes and tools.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Agile methodologies

Communication

Job description

The Public Trustee of Queensland – Brisbane QLD

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.

• 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 you

You 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.

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.