Project Support Officer

**Job no**: 502934
**Work type**: Fixed Term
**Location**: Newstead
**Categories**: Finance

**About the role**

Mater's **Finance department** has an exciting opportunity for a **Project Support Officer**to join the team in a **full-time max term** **18-month contract**based at our **Newstead offices.**

The Project Support Officer will play a vital part in ensuring the successful implementation of Finance Department transformation initiatives, including technology and process changes. Working as a collaborative member of the Finance transformation team, this role will contribute to project coordination as directed by the Project Managers. They will also closely collaborate with the Chief Financial Officer's Executive Support Officer (ESO).

**Salary range: $45.81 - $50.46 per hour** plus 11.5% superannuation and**access to not-for-profit salary packaging up to $15,900** +**access to many staff benefits

**What you'll be doing**

Reporting directly to the Project Managers of the Reclaim the Future Project and Make Mater Match Fit Project. Your key duties will include but will not be limited to:

- Support Project Managers in the planning, design, development, and implementation of finance projects
- Provide advice and assist with decision-making through analysis, reporting, and project documentation
- Coordinate meetings, communications, and deliverables to ensure timely and efficient project delivery
- Prepare and manage purchase orders, invoices, and contract documentation for approval
- Monitor project status and financials, including cost tracking and governance reporting
- Identify and escalate risks, issues, and delays, ensuring appropriate mitigation strategies are in place
- Maintain accurate project records and ensure compliance with project management frameworks
- Liaise with stakeholders to minimise disruptions and keep teams informed on scope, timelines, and budgets

**About you**

The successful applicant will be an expert in Microsoft Office and have the following demonstrated experience:

- Experience supporting or coordinating projects or change programs
- Experience with project management methodologies or working within project teams, highly desirable
- Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship management skills
- Effective written and verbal communication abilities
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team
- Familiarity with Microsoft DevOps software is advantageous

**Why join us?**

Mater is Queensland's largest not-for-profit healthcare provider, delivering exceptional care to nearly 700,000 patients each year across 11 (soon to be 12) hospitals. We're leaders in healthcare, education, fundraising & philanthropy and research — and it's our people who make the difference.

We're looking for passionate individuals to join our team and help shape the future of care. At Mater, you'll be part of a purpose-driven organisation that values innovation, compassion, and excellence.
- **Increase your take-home pay** with generous salary packaging options, including meal and entertainment benefits
- **Grow your career** with access to industry-leading training and professional development through Mater Education
- **Wellbeing support** through our Employee Assistance Program and on-site pastoral care teams
- **Access a range of health and wellbeing services** with a corporate discount on private health insurance
- **Exclusive discounts** across dining, retail, travel, accommodation (just to name a few)
- **Stay active** with unlimited access to discounted gyms via the Fitness Passport program
- **Convenient, discounted on-site parking**:

- **Enjoy great food** with reduced prices at our campus cafés and coffee spots
- **Join Queensland's Largest and Most Innovative Not-for-Profit Healthcare Team.**

Be part of something bigger. Make your move with Mater. **#MAKEYOURMATERMOVE**

**Applications close on Thursday, 8th May 2025.**_Please note, we may contact applicants prior to the closing date, please do not hesitate to APPLY NOW_

Mater is committed to the wellbeing of their staff, and it is underpinned by our flexible and remote working policies.
- For more information regarding Reconciliation at Mater, please visit our _Reconciliation webpage_._

**Advertised**: 24 Apr 2025 E. Australia Standard Time
**Applications close**: 08 May 2025 E. Australia Standard Time