Overview
About us
The Australian and Queensland governments have jointly committed $9 billion—an 80:20 funding arrangement—for the Bruce Highway Targeted Safety Program (BHTSP), marking the largest single investment in the highway to date. This initiative aims to reduce crash severity and frequency, particularly between Gympie and Cairns, through measures such as wide centre line treatments, audio tactile line marking, intersection upgrades, rest areas, pavement strengthening, overtaking lanes, and upgrades to narrow structures, with completion targeted by 2030. It builds on over $6 billion in planned investment under the Queensland Transport and Roads Investment Program (QTRIP) to. Project prioritisation will be guided by the Bruce Highway Advisory Council and both levels of government, with a corridor-wide fatigue management strategy informing rest area and stopping place upgrades.
Benefits
Annual health & wellbeing reimbursement of $109.40
Mackay/Townsville/Cairns: 5 weeks annual leave + 14% annual leave loading
Gympie/Bundaberg/Rockhampton: 4 weeks annual leave + 17.5% annual leave loading
Locality allowance Mackay/Townsville/Cairns/Rockhampton
Corporate discounts from a range of leading private health companies
Further learning and development support available through the Study and Research Assistance Scheme (SARAS)
Relocation assistance.
The Role
The Role
The purpose of the Project Officer role is to provide administrative support to program and project managers in successfully delivering the Queensland Transport and Road Investment Program (QTRIP) program of works.
Responsibilities
Interpret and apply financial policies and procedures and provide advice and best practice solutions - by understanding the financial components applying to the delivery of projects.
Prepare financial documents such as journals, goods receipts, invoices, requisitions and purchase orders.
Understand contemporary procurement practices in relation to the purchase of goods and services in the delivery of road infrastructure projects.
Coordinate and administer contract documentation relating to the QTRIP program and road infrastructure projects.
Undertake reporting on the program, projects and contracts to ensure accurate tracking, and to indicate the overall financial position and provide early warnings of deviations.
Update program, projects and contract information in project management software and systems (SAP, 3PCM, Primavera, Microsoft Excel).
Ensure all departmental records and information is managed according to departmental standards and guidelines and capture information into the transport portfolio electronic document records management system.
Applications
to remain current for 12 months.
Job Ad Reference:
QLD/ CAP/25
Closing Date:
Ongoing
Perks and perks
Flexible work practices
Health and wellbeing
Job security and attractive salary and benefits
Generous leave entitlements
Diversity
Career development
Community impact
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📌 Project Officer
🏢 Department of Transport & Main Roads QLD
📍 Gympie