Senior Project Officer

Description:

Act boldly with purpose | Pave the way, together | Be curious, be connected

Help shape Queensland's future as EDQ's Senior Project Officer! Support the delivery of housing, infrastructure, and economic development projects that make a real difference. You'll manage procurement, coordinate project plans, and engage with stakeholders to keep projects moving at pace. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and want to be part of a team driving transformative outcomes for communities across the state, this is your chance. Apply now and make an impact!

About EDQ

We are invested in our people: At EDQ, we know that they are the key to achieving our vision for Queensland. We are committed to creating a thriving and inclusive workplace that has purpose and where people are respected, can fulfil their potential, and deliver the best possible outcomes. We achieve this by creating a diverse workforce and by living our guiding principles. EDQ plays a critical role in unlocking land for housing supply both in Priority Development Areas (PDAs) and on surplus Government land. We're committed to working with industry, local

government and communities to deliver housing, economic prosperity and liveable places at scale and pace.

Your Team

Development Services uses the wide-ranging powers of the Economic Development Act 2012 to deliver housing, commercial and industrial development outcomes for Queensland. You will be part of a connected, accountable, impactful and nimble team that is working to enable transformative developments across the State with pace and scale.

Development Services comprises a mix of planning, urban design, built form, engineering and commercial professionals responsible for the identification and implementation of the state's PDAs and Accelerated Development Opportunity sites and precincts.

Your Opportunity

As Senior Project Officer, reporting to the Manager, Program Delivery, you will be responsible for providing support to the Program Delivery team and broader Program and Performance branch to facilitate the achievement of Development Services objectives.

Key Duties Include

• Apply sound project management methodology to support the development and implementation of essential project management documents and tools, including project plans, budgets, reporting, risk and issue identification and mitigation and overall project plans.
• Prepare and coordinate project documentation such as status reports, budget updates, and project registers while applying effective record management practices.
• Provide timely and accurate advice on risks, issues, project milestones and required outcomes to stakeholders.
• Manage the procurement of contractors, products and services for EDQ projects in accordance with procurement guidelines and the whole of government panel arrangements.
• Conduct and coordinate engagement and consultation activities with a range of stakeholders
• Utilise, review and update project guidelines, documents, procedures, business systems, processes, databases and information systems to ensure effective and efficient service delivery.
• Coordinate procurement activities by preparing and managing documentation, be responsible for contract management, budget tracking, accounts management, record management and quality control.
• Assist with the preparation of high-quality presentations, briefings, reports, submissions and correspondence.
• Undertake research and project manage the delivery of minor outcomes.
• Support the Team to manage financial and HR related tasks.
  
  
  

What We Offer

• A supportive and inclusive team environment
• Opportunities for professional growth and development
• The chance to make a meaningful impact on workplace culture
  
  
  

How To Apply

To enable us to assess your suitability, your application must include:

• a two-page response to ‘What we are looking for', keeping in mind the responsibilities of the role.
• a current résumé of no more than three pages.
  
  
  

Please apply through the SmartJobs and Careers website.

For further information or a confidential discussion, please contact Andrew Litschner

at Andrew.Litschner@edq.qld.gov.au .

Applications will remain current for 12 months.

Job Ad Reference: QLD/677299/26

Closing Date: Friday, 13 February 2026

Occupational group Project Management