Project Costing Officer - Rockhampton

Achieve Group are seeking a AO3 Project Costing Officer for our client in Rockhampton.

Working within Transport and Main Roads, you will be part of a passionate team that move and connect people, places, goods and services – safely, efficiently and effectively. The driving force behind all of these things are our people. We employ over 8500 dedicated employees who share a common value – to drive positive change and to make a difference.

TMR actively encourages teamwork and innovation. You will work for an organisation which offers professional development, a variety of interesting work state-wide, a safe, healthy and secure workplace and flexible work and lifestyle options.

The Role
In the role of Project Costing Officer, you will contribute sustainability of RoadTek through the provision of advice, expertise and operational delivery of day-to-day costing/financial, procurement and project administration services and information whilst ensuring the service provided is timely, effective and responsive to management requirements.  You will organise and/or assist with the ordering, purchasing and supply of project requirements to allow infrastructure delivery related work to proceed in a timely manner.

Job Description
As part of this opportunity, the successful candidate will be required to perform the following:

• Undertake financial and timesheet transactions in relation to daily costing, revenue claims in projects and work orders using various department packages including SAP R/3 for financial transaction reconciliation.
• Monitor the financial position of projects and cost centres and ensure only correct charges are being debited to projects or cost centres and provide early warnings to management of any deviations beyond pre-determined limits.
• Undertake "End of Month" and "on request" financial reporting to enable accurate project or cost centre tracking and to indicate the overall financial position of various projects.  Prepare financial documentation in liaison with relevant line managers to facilitate procurement and ensure correct recording of financial transactions.
• Requisition and monitor to supply of goods and services to ensure workflows are uninterrupted.  Investigate and resolve routine supplier complaints and feedback.  Monitor inventory purchases and apportionment of costs and assist with stocktaking as required.
• Provide support, advice and expertise on costing and financial administration matters to project/team members.
• Prepare and check employee timesheets for validity of allowances and entitlements to enable correct payment in accordance with relevant Industrial Awards, work agreements and departmental policies.  Investigate and resolve employee payroll discrepencies.
• Ensure good governance is maintained in all financial and administration responsibilities.
• Acts in accordance with the QPS legislative framework and Code of Conduct.  Models ethical behaviour and consistency applies those ethical standards to self and others.
• Commitment to Transport and Main Roads' Workplace Health and Safety Policy.

Highly Desirable to this role is the ability to demonstrate the following:

• Analyses, interprets and applies high level financial management practices and provides advice and support to others.
• Recognises how organisational events and issues impact on the work of the team.
• Recognises and articulates how own work directly contributes to the organisation's vision and community outcomes.
• Prioritises projects and tasks efficiently, in line with team commitments.
• Seeks and shares customer feedback to support the refinement of planned activities.
• Communicates in a clear, succinct and deliberate manner, adjusting the message so that it resonates with different stakeholders.
• Support others by providing timely information within own area of expertise and non-technical manner.
• Listens attentively and proactively seeks to understand others' needs by asking questions and clarifying.
• Recognises the broad value and contribution that diversity of viewpoints brings to the team and organisation.
• Builds rapport and establishes strong and mutually beneficial connections.
• Demonstrates respect and appreciation for legislation and policy frameworks by consistently operating to key standards.
• Upholds integrity through responsible management and use of processes and resources.
• Analyses information to proactively identify risks to the team's planned activities.
• Evaluates possible solutions and takes appropriate steps to mitigate risks.

Essential Requirements
Essential Requirements to this role are:

• Valid Queensland 'C' Class Drivers' Licence (or equivalent)
• A reasonable amount of travel consistent with industry standards will be required throughout the State.

Note: A non-smoking policy is effective in Queensalnd Government buildings, offices and motor vehicles.

Term of Engagement
This position is from the 25th February to 23rd August 2024 with the possibility of an extension.

Pay Rate
Will be indicative of skills and determined at time of interview.

How to Apply
If you would like to apply please click on the link and upload the following documentation:

• Resume (in Microsoft Word format)
• 2 Page Cover Letter (outlining your experience to the above criteria)
• Drivers Licence (front and back)