Project Administration Officer

Energy Queensland, and our operational brands: Energex, Ergon Energy Network, Ergon Retail and Yurika, are at the frontline of progress. As Australia’s largest government-owned electricity organisation, we serve people and communities across the state and beyond.

Here, you’ll help us deliver reliable energy solutions for our two million customers.

Join us on a fixed term contract as a Project Administration Officer and amplify your impact.

We have two fixed term opportunities available – one ending in April 2026, and the other ending in June 2026.

You’ll contribute to Queensland’s transition to renewable energy by providing effective project and program support to our Energy & Infrastructure (E&I) team, contributing to the successful delivery or projects to time and budget. As our Project Administration Officer, your ability to deliver effective project administration support to leaders will be key to Energy Queensland’s continued success and growth.

Amplify your impact: based at either Newstead or Eagle Farm, you will:

• Document, update, and communicate project risks, issues, dependencies, and decisions by assisting in the collation of business, technical and project documentation.

• Assist in the preparation of regular project reporting for stakeholders, and will offer support to the Project/Construction Manager to provide relevant documentation and onboard and induct resources.

• Coordinate the organisational training requirements for various roles within the E&I team, including maintaining and monitoring documentation and performing skill gap analysis.

• Coordinate travel bookings and accommodation requirements for projects, and will support the project team with day to day administrative functions.

With either a 9 or 10 day fortnight in place, the bottom of the salary band starts from $95,634 for 9 days and $110,456 for 10 days + 14.75% superannuation.

At Energy Queensland, we believe in supporting every aspect of your career and personal life. Here’s some of what you can expect:

• Bonus memberships: Access to Corporate Health memberships, Fitness Passport and professional memberships.

• Leave for real life: Access to additional health and wellbeing, culture and diversity leave options.

• Personalised professional development: Opportunities to invest in technical and business disciplines, exposing your career to current, emerging and future technologies and best practice.

Explore our benefits webpage to see how Energy Queensland supports and empowers your journey.

You will either have a Certificate III in Business Administration (or a related discipline) or will demonstrate equivalent relevant experience.

When it comes to your knowledge, skills, and experience, you have:

• Demonstrated understanding and experience in project management processes and methodologies, with the ability to deliver project administration support to leaders.

• Experience using the MS Office Suite and enterprise software packages related to project management.

• The ability to produce correspondence and documents to a high standard and format and maintain project related documentation such as infographics, charts, and presentations.

Whilst not essential, it would be highly advantageous to have experience support renewables/electrical infrastructure projects.

Thinking of your transferrable or soft skills, you have:

• A high level of written and verbal communication.

• The ability to maintain strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders, and can deliver exceptional customer service.

• The capability to manage and prioritise work against conflicting deadlines, work autonomously when required, and can deal with confidential and urgent matters tactfully.

What matters most? For us, it’s our values: We’re Safe – We Belong – We Grow – We Deliver. If you’re going to be a part of our team, these should matter to you, too.

At Energy Queensland, your career is in your hands, backed by over a century of experience powering Queensland. Whether you’re advancing through the ranks or mastering your craft, you’ll find meaningful work that makes an impact. From supporting communities today to leading Queensland’s renewable energy future, you'll be part of a team at the forefront of driving change. Ready to energise Queensland with us? Your future starts here.

If you're ready to be part of shaping Queensland's energy future, submit your application to include your:

• Current resume outlining your career to date

• Cover letter detailing your experience, suitability, and motivation for the role

Applications will close at 11:30pm on Tuesday 24th June, 2025. Please note that we will be assessing candidates in real-time and may close the application process without prior notice.

Need additional information? Contact:

• Lauren Gormley-Blears | Recruitment Advisor | lauren.gormley-blears@energyq.com.au