We are seeking a Senior Project Officer (AO6) to join a government organisation. In this role, you will undertake activities to support the management of risks associated with abandoned mines.
Location: Parkhurst QLD (Rockhampton region)
Hourly r ate: 78.02 per hour (incl casual loading)
Contract: Full-time, 9-month contract with possible extension | 36.25 hours/week | Mon–Fri
Applications close: 11:30 pm, Wednesday 23rd September 2026
Key Duties and Responsibilities
- Support the delivery of abandoned mine projects, including planning, governance, reporting and risk management.
- Assist with procurement, including scopes of work, specifications and tender documentation.
- Manage contractors from procurement through to completion, monitoring performance, budgets, schedules and deliverables.
- Review and update procedures, management plans and technical documentation to support compliance and continuous improvement.
- Review technical and consultant reports, assessments and data, providing recommendations to management.
- Work with internal stakeholders, technical specialists, contractors and government agencies to support project delivery.
- Conduct site visits and ensure contractors meet WHS requirements and departmental procedures.
- Prepare project documentation, briefs and reports, with occasional travel to remote sites.
- Degree in project management, engineering, environmental science or a related field (highly regarded).
- Experience in government, mining, environmental, infrastructure, construction or mine remediation project (desirable).
- Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship-building skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Physically fit and comfortable working in remote locations and challenging terrain.
- Current open C class driver's licence.
RWM Group is an Australian owned specialist recruitment and workforce management company with both local and international talent solutions. RWM Group is part of PeopleIN, the largest ASX-listed talent solutions company in Australia and New Zealand.
How to apply
If you meet these criteria and are eager to advance your career, click the 'Apply' button below to submit your updated resume.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and all applications are treated with complete confidentiality. We thank you for your application, however, due to the volume of applicants only successful applicants will be contacted. A full list of all vacancies within RWM Group can be found on our website https://www.rwmgroup.com.au/
