Senior Project Officer

Public Trust Office QLD; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Queensland Public Trustee (QPT) is seeking a Senior Project Officer to join the Project Acceleration Office within Corporate Services. You will support planning, coordination and delivery of major transformation projects across services and systems for Queenslanders.

Working with project managers, product owners and senior stakeholders, you will ensure governance, track performance and help shape delivery across the portfolio.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience planning, coordinating and delivering projects or workstreams using recognised project management and agile methodologies.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to identify issues, assess risks and propose practical solutions.
• Excellent written communication for briefings, reports and governance papers.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, coordination and delivery of project workstreams from initiation through to implementation and transition into BAU.
• Provide specialist project management support, monitor performance and contribute to governance.
• Collaborate with senior stakeholders, project teams, vendors and external partners to enable project success.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of project management processes, governance templates and tools.

Skills

Project management

Agile methodologies

Stakeholder engagement

Governance

Risk management

Job description

Are you an experienced project professional who thrives in fast-paced environments and enjoys delivering meaningful organisational change?The Queensland Public Trustee (QPT) is seeking a Senior Project Officer to join our Project Acceleration Office within Corporate Services. In this role, you will work across a portfolio of significant transformation initiatives, supporting the planning, coordination and delivery of projects that improve services, systems and outcomes for Queenslanders.

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.