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Project Support Officer

Department of Transport and Main Roads QLD
Cairns, QLD, Australia
A$77,354-A$85,833 p/a
Below market
Accounting → Other
Full-time
On-site

Posted 24 days ago


Are you an organised and proactive professional looking to build your career in procurement and project support? Join the Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR) and contribute to the successful delivery of vital transport infrastructure projects across North Queensland.

As a Project Support Officer, you will play an important role in supporting the procurement team to prepare, manage, and coordinate procurement and contract documentation for the Queensland Transport and Roads Investment Program (QTRIP). Working closely with project managers, contractors, suppliers and internal stakeholders, you will help ensure procurement activities are delivered efficiently, compliantly and on time to support key infrastructure outcomes for Queensland communities.

Your key responsibilities will include:
• Coordinate procurement activities across a variety of contract types to support successful project delivery.
• Assist in the preparation and management of procurement and contract documentation.
• Support the timely engagement of contractors and suppliers in line with project requirements.
• Promote sound governance practices and compliance with legislative, policy and organisational requirements.
• Reinforce internal control processes and contribute to effective risk management.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance business planning and project delivery outcomes.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to share knowledge, build relationships and strengthen business processes and practices.

Mandatory requirements:
• A current Class ‘C' Drivers Licence.
• Pre-employment checks, including a criminal history screening and declaration of serious discipline history are required to be completed.
• Must be eligible to work in Australia.

To succeed in this role, you must have:
• Demonstrated understanding of governance principles, legislative requirements and policy frameworks.
• Ability to work independently, showing initiative, proactivity, and a focus on results.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills, with the ability to build collaborative relationships.
• Proven ability to deliver high-quality outcomes through effective time management, organisation, and attention to detail.

Additional benefits include:
• Up to 12.75% employer superannuation.
• 5 weeks annual leave plus leave loading.
• Ongoing learning and development opportunities.
• Flexible work options.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Salary packaging options.

For further information about this position, please refer to the role description.

How to apply:
Apply online at www.smartjobs.qld.gov.au with the following information for the panel to assess your suitability:
• Your CV or resume (maximum five pages).
• A statement (no more than 2 pages) detailing how your capabilities, knowledge and experience are relevant for this role. It is your opportunity to tell us about yourself, what you will bring to the role and your motivation for applying for the role.

Applications to remain current for 12 months.

Job Ad Reference: QLD/695989/26

Closing Date: Wednesday, 05 August 2026


About Department of Transport and Main Roads QLD

Nerang, QLD, Australia
Government & Defence
5001-10000 employees

The Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR) is a diverse organisation made up of more than 11,500 employees representing 80 occupational groups across Queensland.

We provide reliable, resilient and responsive transport networks and digital services that are safe and accessible for everyone. No department has a bigger role to play in keeping the Queensland of today moving, or in helping build for the future.

We work, we dream, we innovate and we deliver solutions that connect our communities to schools, hospitals, events, loved ones and more, with customer’s needs in mind.

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