Senior Project Officer

ClearCompany; City of Moreton Bay; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A Queensland Government client is seeking an experienced Senior Project Officer to manage a Fire Ant Suppression Taskforce project. This role requires strong project management skills, proficiency in ArcGIS, and the ability to engage various stakeholders. The successful candidate will coordinate activities and ensure effective project governance. Closing Date: 20 October 2025.

Qualifications

• Experienced in project coordination and reporting.
• Ability to manage project deliverables and risks effectively.
• Proficient in mapping and field data capture.

Responsibilities

• Develop and apply project management skills to deliver a Fire Ant Suppression Taskforce project.
• Process and present geospatial information using ArcGIS.
• Support management of project team and engage with stakeholders.

Skills

Project management skills

ArcGIS geospatial analysis

People management skills

Solution-focused mindset

Stakeholder engagement

Data governance

Job description

Overview

8 month role – Logan or Brisbane CBD location (Logan preferred). Our Queensland Government client is seeking an experienced Senior Project Officer to join a key taskforce.

Responsibilities

• Develop and apply project management skills and knowledge to successfully plan, deliver and evaluate a Fire Ant Suppression Taskforce (FAST) aerial treatment project.
• Use proficient ArcGIS geospatial analysis skills to process and visually present information relating to the project.
• Use established line management and people management skills to support in the management of the project team.
• Use a solution-focused mindset to overcome challenges and drive efficiencies in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
• Actively engage with government agencies and other stakeholders to build relationships and organise consents.
• Provide effective project coordination, reporting and tracking of project activities including project deliverables and risks.
• Lead project data recording processes utilising departmental programs, including mapping, field data capture and integration into National Fire Ant Eradication Program IT systems. Ensure sound governance of data collection, storage, analysis and reporting of results.
• Provide technical advice to large landholders in areas targeted for aerial treatment on the effective implementation of fire ant management, including risk mitigation, surveillance, treatment and reporting.
• Plan and coordinate activities that engage and support large landholders to accommodate aerial treatment of the land they own or manage, and to undertake land-based treatment of any areas not aerially treated.
• Represent the Department at workshops, field days, meetings and engagements with large landholders to promote fire ant management activities and options.
• Collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team, including various functions in the National Fire Ant Eradication Program and FAST.

Closing Date: 20 October 2025

For more information, please contact Angela Anderson at [e-mail]