Project Officer

OverviewJoin to apply for the Project Officer (Development Control) role at Department of Transport and Main Roads.An exciting opportunity has become available for a dynamic, efficient Project Officer (Development Control) to join the North Queensland Region Corridor Management team.
As the AO4 Project Officer, you will provide specialist technical knowledge to third party providers, contributing to the effective operation and project delivery for works supporting the corridor management team.
In the role of Project Officer (Development Control), you will support the protection of the Department's current and future infrastructure interests and maintain safety and efficiency of the state-controlled roads in accordance with relevant legislation.
You will provide technical support, advice, coordination, guidance, training and mentoring in delivering Corridor Management activities in Far North District, including relevant advice and support as required throughout the development and delivery of QTRIP programs and projects.AccountabilitiesManage the maintenance program for TMR Far North District's vacant land.Coordinate the road declaration process as required.Land acquisitions / property - Coordinate at district level and provide advice and guidance for the acquisition of land to accommodate Far North District projects by hardship, resumption, or agreement - involves negotiations with project managers, landholders and their legal representatives.Liaise with the department's Property Acquisitions and Disposals, and Land Transaction Services teams, manage departmental property, leases and road licences.Tenure dealings - Liaise with internal and external stakeholders and assess impacts and risks associated with proposed changes in tenure potentially affecting the state-controlled road network and its operation.Assist corridor management staff by carrying out land title searches and provide information relating to land tenure, easements and encumbrances.Assess applications for stakeholders seeking access to transport corridors managed by TMR using the principles for approving third party uses, managing potential conflict and risk.Protected planning - support to the district's Project Planning team to ensure planning is appropriately protected and the PRISM database current and relevant.Property enquiries - review and assess property enquiries for external stakeholders ensuring critical timeframes are met.Mandatory Qualifications and ConditionsCurrent holder of a Class C driver licence.Must be eligible to work in Australia.Pre-employment check of serious discipline history for the recommended candidate(s) as a condition of employment.Desirable RequirementsExperience in traffic and transport principles, modern corridor management practices and processes, and the range of state-controlled road corridor management matters such as utility and access management and external party works in road corridors.Experience or qualifications relevant to the transport infrastructure industry, such as Engineering, Town Planning, Design, Surveying or Administration.What We OfferGenerous employer superannuation contribution - up to 12.75%5 weeks annual recreational leave, plus leave loadingOngoing training and development opportunitiesFlexible Working optionsWellbeing initiatives including Employee Assistance ProgramGenerous parental leave entitlementsAt Transport and Main Roads, we celebrate diversity in creating a workplace culture that is built on respect, dignity, and fairness.
We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and lived experience.
We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people from culturally diverse backgrounds and women to apply for our roles.Applications for this role may be used to appoint to similar vacancies within Far North District for a specified period up to 12 months after the closing date of the initial vacancy.For further information about this position and details on how to apply, please refer to the role description.Job Ad Reference: QLD/658205/25Closing Date: Wednesday, 17 September 2025Occupational group: AdministrationSeniority levelNot ApplicableEmployment typeFull-timeJob functionProject Management and Information TechnologyIndustriesGovernment AdministrationReferrals increase your chances of interviewing at Department of Transport and Main Roads by 2x.Get notified about new Project Control Officer jobs in Cairns, Queensland, Australia.
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