Is it time for a career change or to progress your development professionally? How does working and living in a regional and rural setting sound to you? The Central Queensland Region offers a relaxed lifestyle with an abundance of spectacular and unique tourist attractions, including the beautiful Southern Great Barrier Reef (fishing, swimming and snorkelling), magnificent beaches, pristine national parks and rainforests, and the bustle of mining, agricultural, cattle, and sheep producing towns across Central Queensland.Additionally, you have the opportunity to join and become involved in a variety of community activities, enabling an incredible sense of community and meeting characters that you can only find in this amazing slice of Queensland!TMR Central Queensland RegionWith branches in Rockhampton, Mackay and Barcaldine and a site office in Emerald, the Transport and Main Roads Program Delivery and Operations (PDO) Central Queensland Region (CQ Region) looks after 9076km of state-controlled roads and about 1510km of the National Road Network. This role will contribute to the development and delivery of the Queensland Transport and Roads Investment Program (QTRIP).The CQ Region covers an area of about 604,824km², approximately 34.9% of Queensland. Its landscape ranges from beautiful coastal areas adjoining the Great Barrier Reef and rainforests to the rugged outback with breathtaking rock formations. The region has an estimated residential population of 422,141 people.BenefitsAnnual health & wellbeing reimbursement of $109.404 weeks annual leave + 17.5% annual leave loadingLocality allowance of up to $26.60 per fortnightCorporate discounts from a range of leading private health companiesLearning and development support available through the Study and Research Assistance Scheme (SARAS)Relocation assistanceThe RoleIn the role of Project Officer, you will actively participate as a member of the Financial Controls Team in the provision of a range of financial and infrastructure project support activities to ensure the effective delivery of the District's QTRIP. You will work closely with the Senior Finance Advisor providing advice and support to road infrastructure program and project managers and other staff contributing to the effective management of financial and project control functions to enable efficient and timely delivery of the road's infrastructure program.Some of your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to (please see role description for full details):Undertake a range of program and project activities to enhance program development and project delivery of the district's Transport and Roads Investment Program.Scheduling of road projects in accordance with organisational business rules, procedures, and guidelines to meet the district's key performance indicators relative to delivery of Transport and Roads Investment Program.Provide procurement support, including advice, preparation of procurement documentation and assisting with the tender process related to delivery of the district's road infrastructure program of works.Provide contract administration support including the provision of contract establishment, preparation of progress payments, management of contract variations to budget for a variety of infrastructure and non-infrastructure projects.Delivery of other financial services including accounts payable/receivable, and monthly reconciliations.Assist in the development of local work practices, to ensure compliance requirements are met and consistency of processes for efficient delivery of the Transport and Roads Investment Program.Use of a variety of software packages (SAP, 3PCM, Microsoft Excel) to manage the financial and delivery performance of the district's Transport and Roads Investment Program and Projects.Mandatory Qualifications And ConditionsA current Class 'C' Drivers LicenceDue to this role having access to sensitive data, a criminal history check will be undertaken prior to appointment to the role.How To ApplyApply online through the Smart Jobs and careers website www.smartjobs.qld.gov.au or if you want further information on the position contact Judith Cooke on (07) 4983 8717.Applications to remain current for 12 months.Job Ad Reference: QLD/611015/24Closing Date: Friday, 17 January 2025Occupational group: Accounting and Finance
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