Project Officer (Construction)

Job Description

Housing, Local Government, Planning and Public Works Housing Growth; Social Housing Delivery; Social & Affordable Housing Growth; Brisbane City 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.As Project Officer (Construction), you will assist in the delivery of a program of social housing capital works projects to ensure they are delivered within scope, time and cost parameters. The role is critical to ensure that social housing capital projects deliver quality, cost effective outcomes and program objectives are successfully achieved. What you will be doing: Participate and report on the delivery of new social housing construction projects at both program and project level. Co-ordinate project activities and tasks including tenancy relocation, demolition, monitoring variations, project completion and handover, and manage stakeholder expectations. Build and develop good working relationships with key stakeholders including Service Providers and Housing Service Centres to improve and support the delivery of completed construction projects, including onsite visits. Prepare and co-ordinate a range of project documents, including but not limited to Briefing Notes, Financial Approvals and ministerial correspondence. Identify program and project risks and issues and assist with implementing strategies to treat and mitigate those risks and issues. Prepare, review and analyse a range of program, project and financial reports including cashflows, gantt charts, variance reports, s-curves and project and program status reports. Record, monitor and maintain project and program data and records from a range of programs including Asana, Excel, SAP and Reside and assist in the development of protocols and processes for recording, reporting and managing information. 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: Work flexibly without supervision, effectively managing new and unexpected events and demonstrate judgment about when to escalate issues. Set priorities and organise yourself to meet deadlines. Communicate verbally and in writing in a clear and concise manner. Rigorously research and analyse information relevant to your tasks. Can evidence knowledge in your functional area. Mandatory Requirements: Whilst not mandatory, skills in construction project management, contract management and program delivery are highly desirable as is good written communication skills and knowledge of the agile method of project management. Applications to remain current for 12 months Further information We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity. Please ensure you download all attachments and follow the instructions on how to apply. #J-18808-Ljbffr