Project Costing Officers - Communities

Work Type: Maximum Term Full Time until 29 January 2027

Location: Emerald

Department: Communities

Remuneration: Stream A, Level 3-4: $75,333.96 - $86,576.99 per annum + superannuation

Are you experienced in Project Costing?

Would you like to be part of the Communities Project Delivery team who are dedicated on delivering programs of work that support one of Queensland’s largest council territories?

Central Highlands Regional Council is committed on delivering value to its community. As a result, we are looking for a two Project Costing Officers to join Community Project Delivery Team based in Emerald on a 3 year fixed term basis.

In these newly created roles you will assist the overall department in day to day costing/financials, project administration, procurement and ensuring the service provided is effective, timely and accurate.

As Project Costing Office you will be responsible for assisting with the ordering, purchasing and supply of project requirements to allow capital delivery-related work to proceed in a timely manner.

Working with us, you will have the opportunity to:

• Monitor and analyse financial data of projects to ensure accuracy
• Effectively communicate with internal stakeholders on financial position status of projects
• Collate relevant data to produce accurate and high-level financial reports both on a recurring and adhoc basis
• Provide comprehensive, efficient, and confidential administrative services to the Communities Project Delivery Team.
• Establish, build, and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external parties

To be considered for this opportunity, you will need to possess:

• Minimum of Queensland C class provisional drivers licence.
• Demonstrated experience in project cost management
• A proven ability to analyse large amounts of data
• A positive attitude to competing priorities and requests
• Ability to work autonomously and deliver outcomes
• Advanced systems and Microsoft Suite expertise
• Proactive organisational skills with exceptional attention to details
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

If you are interested in becoming a member of the Community Project Delivery Team who are responsible for delivering council’s future plans, then we want to hear from you!

Working for Central Highlands Regional Council has its benefits.

We are a progressive region, committed in creating opportunities for all. We welcome forward thinking individuals who are focused on continuous improvement, a sustainable future and understand the valuable role we play in investing in our regional community.

Benefits Include:

• A generous superannuation scheme – up to 19.75% for employees contributing 6% (conditions apply)
• 5 weeks annual leave with 17.5% leave loading
• Fortnightly or Monthly RDO’s
• Annual uniform allocation
• Payroll deductions and salary sacrifice options
• Wages paid fortnightly
• Employee Assistance Program
  

To apply for this position:

As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from diverse backgrounds.

Please download and review the position description.

To be considered for this position, please include the following documents:

• A cover letter outlining your motivation for applying for this position
• Your resume detailing your career history relevant for this position

Applicants who are progressed to the next stage of the recruitment process will be invited to participate in a shortlisting process.

Eligibility & Pre-employment Checks

To be appointed to a permanent position, you must be an Australian citizen, or have permanent residency status, or hold a visa permitting you to work in Australia permanently. If you have a visa permitting you to work temporarily in Australia, you may be appointed to a position on a temporary basis, providing the work complies with the conditions of your visa.

The pre-employment checks relevant to this position include:

• Right to Work in Australia
• Reference and licence checks
  

For a confidential discussion, please contact a member of the Recruitment Team on 1300 242 686 during business hours or register your application by submitting your cover letter and resume.

Applications close: 23 February 2024 at 12noon.