About the Role

We are seeking a Senior Project Officer (AO6) to join a government organisation. In this role, you will undertake activities to support the management of risks associated with abandoned mines.

Location

Parkhurst QLD(Rockhampton region)

Hourly rate

78.02 per hour (incl casual loading)

Contract

Full-time, 9-month contract with possible extension | 36.25 hours/week | Mon–Fri

Applications close: 11:30 pm, Wednesday 23rd September 2026

Key Duties and Responsibilities

- Support the delivery of abandoned mine projects, including planning, governance, reporting and risk management.
- Assist with procurement, including scopes of work, specifications and tender documentation.
- Manage contractors from procurement through to completion, monitoring performance, budgets, schedules and deliverables.
- Review and update procedures, management plans and technical documentation to support compliance and continuous improvement.
- Review technical and consultant reports, assessments and data, providing recommendations to management.




- Work with internal stakeholders, technical specialists, contractors and government agencies to support project delivery.
- Conduct site visits and ensure contractors meet WHS requirements and departmental procedures.
- Prepare project documentation, briefs and reports, with occasional travel to remote sites.

About You

- Degree in project management, engineering, environmental science or a related field (highly regarded).
- Experience in government, mining, environmental, infrastructure, construction or mine remediation project (desirable).
- Solid stakeholder engagement and relationship-building skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Physically fit and comfortable working in remote locations and challenging terrain.
- Current open C class driver's licence.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and all applications are treated with complete confidentiality.

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📌 Senior Project OfficerRockhampton QLD (Queensland)
🏢 RWM - PeopleIN
📍 Queensland