Description:
Take Your Skills to the Next Level – Entry-Level Project Officer role available. APPLY NOW!
Purpose of the role
Are you ready to transition from hands-on construction work into project management? This entry-level Project Officer role is the perfect opportunity to develop your skills in project administration and contract management of civil infrastructure projects. Work alongside experienced engineers and project managers while gaining exposure to a diverse range of projects across regional Queensland. Apply now and take your career to the next level!
As a Project Officer, you will:
- Assist in project planning, site inspections, and milestone tracking.
- Support contract administration, including preparing tenders, quotations, and contract documents.
- Gather and analyse field data for funding submissions and claims.
- Provide general project team support, including administration and reporting.
- Travel extensively to remote and regional locations to collect project data.
This is a hybrid role involving both site and office-based work, providing an excellent pathway into project management within civil infrastructure.
What we are looking for?
We are seeking a motivated and adaptable individual with a construction background who is keen to step into a Project Officer role. This position offers the chance to learn p roject and contract administration , gain r eal-world experience within a civil engineering consultancy , and develop skills in project site inspections, contract documentation, and flood damage assessments .
About you
- A flexible and proactive mindset – willingness to assist across various projects.
- Hands-on construction experience or a practical mindset with an eagerness to transition into project administration.
- A strong desire to learn project and contract management processes.
- Ability to develop technical knowledge , including reading construction drawings/plans.
- Willingness to travel extensively , including early mornings, late nights, and solo work in remote areas as required.
About us
Established in 1945, GBA Consulting Engineers are an engineering consultancy that provides services including Engineering, Survey, Building Consultancy, Cultural Heritage & Environmental, Design and Project Management across central and western Queensland.
We strive to improve the lives or people in regional and remote communities. We offer challenging, social and balanced career opportunities to staff across our four office locations in Emerald, Barcaldine, Rockhampton and Toowoomba.
Our client’s and communities’ needs are at the core of everything we do – this is where we live. This is why we work. We are proud of our workplace culture, and we reward and recognise our people who best represent our company values of community, accountability, respect, excellence and sustainability.
Why Join Us?
Along with a competitive salary, we offer many other benefits to ensure your professional development & well-being are ongoing.
- Work with an experienced team in a supportive learning environment.
- Exposure to a wide variety of civil infrastructure projects.
- A structured career pathway in project management.
- Competitive salary and great benefits, including five weeks of leave, 12.5% superannuation and other attractive incentives.
If you're ready to make the shift from construction into project management , apply today and build your future with GBA Consulting Engineers!