Project Officer

Your role within Social and Affordable Housing Growth will support the department to lead the delivery of enhanced housing outcomes through an integrated approach to overall supply. The work you will do helps someone every day, and that means the world to us.Housing Growth provide and influence the provision of safe, secure, affordable, and appropriate housing to the people of Queensland, and the building of vibrant and connected precincts and communities in which they live. We influence, plan, design, procure and contract the delivery of contemporary housing solutions that meet the needs of our clients, reflect local community needs, and support jobs in regional Queensland. We maintain, upgrade and renew a housing portfolio of over 62,500 dwellings to ensure our tenants are safe, secure and in housing that continues to meet their needs.As Project Officer, you will support the team in the delivery of a program of social housing capital works projects. Working in partnership with a diverse range of stakeholders in a fast-paced and reactive environment, you will co-ordinate the delivery and reporting of the status and performance of multiple programs related to the state led capital delivery program.What You Will Be Doing Supporting the Social Housing Delivery Office to deliver a consistent, best-practice approach to program management that facilitates a future pipeline of projects and the delivery of department led social homes. Recording, monitoring and maintaining project, property and program data and records in a range of programs and tools, including Reside, ECC6, Microsoft Excel and Power BI, and contribute to improved protocols and processes for managing and reporting this information. Creating and maintaining both standard and customised program performance reports and information, through the collection, organisation, storage, and presentation of program and project data. Managing multiple information requests, often at short notice, from internal and external stakeholders and preparing program wide responses and advice in an effective and timely manner, utilising time management and prioritisation skills. Contributing to the systems and processes that support decision-making, accountability, and transparency for the program of department led social homes by supporting program governance processes. Fostering productive working relationships with stakeholders and delivery partners to improve the oversight and efficiency of the delivery of the program of department led social homes. Supporting and helping maintain a workplace safety culture by ensuring that all policies and practices concerning Workplace Health and Safety are applied and a part of day-to-day operations.The Skills You Will Need Include Being Able To Understand the construction process and demonstrate an interest in social housing and a desire to build relevant knowledge. Demonstrate an ability to manage competing priorities and tasks and deliver work you are accountable for within agreed timeframes. Work flexibly without supervision, effectively managing new and unexpected events and demonstrate judgment about when to escalate issues Work collaboratively with others and engage in a professional and respectful manner to build and maintain productive relationships with peers and stakeholders. Demonstrate high-level communication skills, confidently presenting written and verbal messages in a clear, concise manner, focusing on key points, using appropriate language and adapting your communication style to suit your audience.Mandatory RequirementsWhilst there are no mandatory requirements, experience in construction project contract or financial administration or supporting construction program delivery are highly desirableApplications to remain current for 12 months Job Ad Reference: QLD/671072/25 Closing Date: Sunday, 7th December 2025Occupational group Project Management