The Department of Natural Resources and Mines, Manufacturing, and Regional and Rural Development plays an important role in driving sustainable growth and prosperity across Queensland. The department responsibly manages the state's land, mineral and energy resources, supports innovation and productivity in manufacturing, and strengthens regional and rural economies through job creation, diversification and infrastructure development. With a focus on people, the Department promotes a safe, inclusive and respectful workplace built around collaboration, resilience, innovation and continuous learning.

About the Company

The Department of Natural Resources and Mines, Manufacturing, and Regional and Rural Development plays an important role in driving sustainable growth and prosperity across Queensland. The department responsibly manages the state's land, mineral and energy resources, supports innovation and productivity in manufacturing, and strengthens regional and rural economies through job creation, diversification and infrastructure development. With a focus on people, the Department promotes a safe, inclusive and respectful workplace built around collaboration, resilience, innovation and continuous learning.

About the Role

Operating within the Office of the Executive Director, Technical Services, the Project Support and Controls Officer will provide efficient and effective project and executive support to the Executive Director and Principal Project Officer. This varied role will have a solid focus on coordinating business documentation, supporting governance and reporting requirements, and identifying opportunities for continuous business improvement. Key responsibilities include coordinating high-level corporate documentation and processes, including conflicts of interest, Parliamentary and Estimates processes; preparing correspondence,



briefs and reports; and liaising with departmental officers and senior government stakeholders. You will also support high-priority and emerging business activities, assist with Business Unit reporting, undertake procurement activities and provide day-to-day assistance to the Executive Director. The role uses systems including Aurion, SAP and PowerBI to generate reports and analyse and interpret information.

About You

You will be a capable and adaptable professional who can manage competing priorities, work effectively under pressure and deliver quality outcomes within deadlines.

You will bring strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities, sound judgement and the ability to build productive relationships with stakeholders at different levels.

Previous experience working within a public sector Senior Executive or Senior Officer office is desirable. Experience using Aurion, SAP, PowerBI or other information-system reporting tools will be highly regarded, as will the ability to quickly develop knowledge of new systems and databases.

You will demonstrate professionalism, accountability and sound governance, with a commitment to continuous improvement and collaborative delivery.

Applicants must be Australian citizens, permanent residents or hold a visa permitting them to work in Australia.

The Benefits

This opportunity offers the chance to work at the centre of a busy Technical Services function, supporting senior leadership and contributing to high-priority work across the Business Unit.

You will join a small team of four in a flexible, agile workplace that values learning, innovation, inclusion and respect. The Department is committed to equity and diversity and encourages applications from people from diverse backgrounds.

The position is based in Brisbane CBD and is offered on a flexible full-time basis at the AO5 classification.

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📌 Project Support and Controls Officer (Brisbane)
🏢 Davidson
📍 Brisbane