Join Transport and Main Roads as a permanent, full-time AO3 Project Support Officer in Mackay. You will provide practical administrative support to project teams across Central Queensland, managing documents, records, project databases and requests for information. You will also support procurement and tender documentation, coordinate meetings, reports, travel and events, reconcile financial transactions & build effective stakeholder relationships. This flexible role offers varied work, the chance to contribute to transport infrastructure delivery, and support to grow your skills while maintaining a healthy work-life balance.

Job details Position status Permanent
Position type Flexible full-time
Occupational group Administration
Classification AO3
Workplace Location Mackay region
Job ad reference QLD/703269/26
Closing date 16-Oct-2026
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Salary Other
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Contact person Helen Newman
Contact details Ph: (07) 4951 8615
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Transport and Main Roads is seeking a permanent, full-time AO3 Project Support Officer to join Program Delivery and Operations in Mackay. The Central Queensland Region delivers and maintains transport infrastructure across a large and diverse area and this role provides the reliable administrative support our project teams need to deliver their work effectively.

In this varied role, you will manage project information and provide day-to-day operational support. You will work with a broad range of software, information management systems and databases, while ensuring records and processes meet departmental policies, legislation and governance requirements.

Key responsibilities include:
- Coordinating document control, records and requests for information.
- Maintaining project databases,



documentation and accurate data.
- Assisting with procurement and tender documentation and records.
- Coordinating meetings and preparing reports and correspondence.
- Organising travel, events, room bookings and catering.
- Reconciling financial transactions, including corporate credit card payments.
- Assisting with fleet management.
- Building effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
- Helping improve local work practices to meet project office and compliance needs.

What you will bring:
We are looking for someone who is highly organised, adaptable and comfortable managing several priorities and deadlines. You will bring strong computer and information management skills, clear communication, and experience supporting procurement, contract administration or documentation in a project or program environment.

Why join us?
- Permanent, full time employment with flexible work arrangements.
- Superannuation and leave loading benefits.
- Varied work that supports transport infrastructure delivery across Central Queensland.
- A supportive, inclusive workplace that encourages career growth and development.
- A strong focus on maintaining a healthy work-life balance.

Apply now and use your organisation, judgement and attention to detail to support project delivery that benefits Queensland communities.

Applications to remain current for 12 months.

Job Ad Reference: QLD/703269/26

Closing Date: Friday, 16 October 2026

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📌 Project Support Officer (Mackay)
🏢 Queensland Government
📍 Mackay