Description:
About Us
North Queensland Region consists of Far North, North West and Northern districts with offices in Cairns, Cloncurry and Townsville the region extends from the tip of Australia (including islands), west to Camooweal (Northern Territory border) and as far south as Home Hill.
The region has a population of over 546,000 people and incorporates 35 local governments and is supported by agriculture, tourism, fishing, mining and retail.
The region manages 1,756kms National Highways, 6,335km State controlled roads and has 35,483km local government roads. The North Queensland area covers 589,240km2 (38.2% of Queensland State). This region incorporates some world-famous tourism destinations to name a few: Daintree, Cassowary Coast of Mission Beach, Atherton Tablelands, Kuranda, Magnetic Island, historic Charters Towers and of course the Great Barrier Reef. We have it all from coastal towns, secluded beaches, untouched rainforests, to the dry heat of the outback, and of course expansive areas of reef, all this makes this region
sought after for its quality and unique environment.
Benefits
• Annual health & wellbeing reimbursement of $109.40
• 5 weeks annual leave + 14% annual leave loading
• Locality allowance of up to $43.40 per fortnight
• 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
In the role of Project Support Officer, you will contribute to the efficient delivery of the North Queensland Region's contribution to the Queensland Transport and Roads Infrastructure Program (QTRIP) through the utilisation of a broad range of computer software programs and information management systems and databases to provide high level frontline support to project managers and/or team members, ensuring compliance with appropriate legislation, organisational policies and procedures.
Some of your responsibilities will include (including, but not limited to, please see role description for further details):
• Provide a high level of administrative support to manage, maintain and ensure the delivery of a range of support activities including:
* Capture information and enter in the appropriate records management system(s)
* Ensure entry and accuracy of all program and project data into relevant systems
* Undertake initial reviews of permit applications and where reasonable provide recommendations of permit requirements (for example, extension of time, renewals, etc).
• Ensure tasks are completed within specific deadlines and in accordance with the operational standards and processes, such as:
* Third Party Works (Road Corridor Permits (RCP), Public Utility Plant, Traffic Control Permits)
* Development Applications
* Property Searches
* Assessing roadside signage applications
* Resumptions, Native Title and Road Dealings.
• First point of contact for external stakeholders, in relation to third party works or activities within a state-controlled road corridor.
Mandatory qualifications and conditions
• A current Class ‘C' Drivers Licence
• Pre-employment checks, including a criminal history screening and declaration of serious discipline history will be required to be completed.
• Must be eligible to work in Australia.
Apply online through the Smart Jobs and careers website www.smartjobs.qld.gov.au or if you want further information on the position contact Denise Hinneberg on (07) 4421 8***.
Applications will remain current for 12 months.
Job Ad Reference: QLD/632339/25
Closing Date: Friday, 9 May 2025