Position: Project Advisor (AO5)

Location: Buderim

Employment Type: Mon – Fri, 38hrs a week for 12 months with possibility of extension for another 12 months

Payrate: $66/hr + super

Maxima is currently seeking a skilled Project Advisor (Project Governance and Controls) to join the Significant Projects Business Unit for one of our government clients. This role offers a unique opportunity to drive the integrity, performance and success of high-profile infrastructure projects across the region.

About the role:

As a Project Advisor (AO5), you will support the Manager (Delivery Support) and Regional Project Director, playing a critical role in project governance, performance tracking and strategic support.
This position is ideal for someone who thrives on detail, understands complex data and is eager to influence project outcomes from behind the scenes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Establish and maintain high standards of project governance and compliance.
• Implement robust project controls to monitor progress and identify corrective actions.
• Drive risk and issue management with comprehensive tracking and mitigation strategies.
• Conduct quality assurance assessments and ensure continuous improvement.
• Create engaging dashboards and reports with tools like Power BI and Excel.
• Ensure smooth integration and automation of data systems and workflows.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, including senior leadership.
• Champion innovation and adaptive thinking to streamline project processes.
• Provide training and mentoring to uplift team capabilities and performance.

Mandatory Requirements:

• A current, unrestricted ‘C’ class driver’s licence
• Australian citizenship, permanent residency, or a visa with work rights
• Must pass a Criminal History Check.
• Advanced data analysis and visualisation skills, particularly using Power BI, Excel and SharePoint.
• Demonstrated ability to manage risk and issue registers and develop proactive mitigation strategies.

Benefits of joining Maxima’s temporary recruitment services:

• Access to subsidized health checks and flu shots.
• Employment Assistance Program for personal and professional support.
• Ongoing monitoring and support to ensure job satisfaction and performance excellence.

If you possess the skills, experience, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity!

At Maxima we are committed to supporting positively diverse and including workforces which value all backgrounds and experiences. We encourage applications from First Nations Peoples, people from a culturally or linguistically diverse background, people of all gender identities and people living with a disability.

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