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Transport and Main Roads

Project Officer (Development Control)

Townsville, Queensland, Australia

Location
Townsville, Queensland, Australia
Work
Not stated
Employment
Full-time
Level
Not stated
Function
Operations
Pay
A$95.2K – A$104.3K a year
Posted
Yesterday

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The top of this role’s range, A$104K a year, is 22% below the median of A$134K for operations jobs in Queensland (middle half A$104K – A$164K, 48 jobs that state pay).

3 operations jobs open in Townsville: 0% remote, 3 posted in the last 30 days.

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About the role

As Project Officer (Development Control), you will help protect the department's current and future infrastructure interests and support the safe and efficient operation of the state-controlled road network. You will coordinate land and property matters, ensure Native Title requirements are addressed and manage road access and dealings in accordance with relevant legislation.

Your key responsibilities will include:

  • Coordinate land acquisitions for Northern District projects through hardship, resumption or agreement, including negotiations with project managers, landholders and legal representatives.
  • Ensure land and resource dealings meet Native Title requirements and assist with managing departmental property, leases and road licences.
  • Manage road dealings, including declarations, openings, closures and dedications, liaising with stakeholders and relevant agencies to assess impacts and provide recommendations.
  • Coordinate the maintenance program for Northern District's vacant land.
  • Support corridor management by undertaking land title searches and providing information on land tenure, easements and encumbrances.
  • Review road declaration plans and implement road gazettals where required.
  • Review historical access arrangements to support Northern District projects.

To succeed in this role, you will:

  • Understand how your work contributes to organisational priorities and community outcomes, effectively prioritising activities to meet commitments.
  • Analyse complex information and exercise sound judgement to make informed decisions.
  • Communicate clearly with diverse stakeholders and adapt technical information to suit your audience.
  • Plan and organise work effectively and contribute collaboratively to team objectives.
  • Work with integrity and in accordance with legislation, policies and organisational standards.
  • Demonstrate a commitment to teamwork, customer service and quality outcomes.

Mandatory requirements:

  • Current Class C driver licence.
  • Eligibility to work in Australia.
  • Pre-employment checks, including criminal history screening and declaration of serious discipline history.

Desirable requirements:

  • Knowledge of regulatory and legislative requirements relating to land acquisition, Native Title assessments, road licences and road declarations will be highly regarded.

What we offer:

  • Up to 12.75% employer superannuation.
  • Five weeks annual leave plus leave loading.
  • Ongoing learning and development opportunities.
  • Flexible work options.
  • Employee Assistance Program.
  • Salary packaging options.

For further information, please refer to the role description.

How to apply

Apply online through Smart Jobs and Careers and provide:

  • Your CV or résumé, maximum five pages.
  • A statement of no more than two pages outlining how your capabilities, knowledge and experience are relevant to the role, what you will bring and your motivation for applying.

Diversity and Inclusion

At Transport and Main Roads, we foster a workplace culture built on respect, dignity and fairness. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and lived experiences, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, culturally diverse people and women.

If you require additional support or reasonable adjustments during recruitment, please let us know so you have an equitable opportunity to demonstrate your suitability.

Applications to remain current for 12 months.

Source

Posted by Transport and Main Roads on their own hiring page, smartjobs.qld.gov.au. OptiTalent shows it as published, read 07 Nov 2026 10:26 UTC; the original is the reference.

Contains information from SmartJobs, © State of Queensland, licensed under CC BY 4.0 (CC-BY-4.0)

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