Project Support Officer

Project Support Officer

Join our team as a Project Support Officer! We are seeking proactive individuals to assist in coordinating, managing, and delivering key projects. If you are driven to take your career to the next level while contributing to impactful projects, apply now and embark on a journey of continuous growth with us! 

About the team

Join the newly formed Business Support team where enthusiasm and innovation thrive. We embrace change, actively seek innovative ideas and fresh perspectives. 

The Business Support Branch is responsible for the provision of general, specialised, and technical support to enable efficient and effective service delivery across all departments. 

About your new role

We are seeking proactive individuals to assist in coordinating, managing, and delivering key projects. Responsibiliites will include providing administrative support, organising schedules, tracking progress, and ensuring smooth project operations.  

We're eager to connect with Project Support Officers interested in our upcoming projects, which span various subjects and complexities. We aim to align successful candidates with projects where their experience and expertise can shine. We have roles starting immediately and planned across the upcoming financial year and beyond. We will be progressively drawing from our talent pool for future projects over the coming months, so we want to hear from you now and establish connections for future fixed-term, permanent or part-time opportunities.     

We're looking for people who have:

We have a variety of roles available and are looking for enthusiastic individuals with varying levels of expertise to join our diverse workforce. 

Ideal candidates possess strong communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to multitask effectively. Additionally, you will also have: 

• Previous Project Support or Project Management experience 
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and strong computer skills 
• A passion for project management and working collaboratively in a team 
• The ability to organize tasks, schedules, and resources efficiently 

If you enjoy seeing the tangible impacts of contribution by seeing a project through from start to finish, this could be the opportunity for you! 

Be part of shaping the Gold Coast's future

The Gold Coast is inspired by lifestyle and driven by opportunity. We are the second largest Council in Australia.

As a 5-star employer of choice, we care about being the most flexible government organisation in Australia. We have a range of benefits to help you create the right balance:

• 9-day fortnight
• Flexible work arrangements to suit your lifestyle, including hybrid/work from home options, flexible working hours and locations
• Personal and professional development courses
• Hybrid office / work from home options
• Access to 350+ fitness facilities through Fitness Passport / Low cost on-site gym membership
• 4 free confidential counselling sessions a year for you or an immediate family member
• 1 free nutritionist and financial advice session per year

We pride ourselves on our shared mission of being a high-performing, customer-focused organisation which delivers value-for-money services to the community. We're committed to creating a diverse workplace and inclusive culture.

How to apply

For more information, view the position brief by clicking the paperclip icon in the top right corner of this screen.

Click 'Apply' to submit your online application. Upload your Resume with a Cover Letter (of no more than 2 pages) outlining how your skills, experience and personal attributes would allow you to achieve success in this role.

Documents needs to be less than 2MB in size and PDF format is preferred. If you encounter technical issues when applying, please email recruitment@goldcoast.qld.gov.au

Our selection process may include a one-way video interview via Criteria, a face-to-face or virtual interview via Microsoft Teams, reference checks via Xref and additional checks including police checks, employment history checks, qualification checks, pre-employment medical reviews and drug and alcohol testing.

Please note applications for all of our vacancies close at 10.30pm on the listed closing date.

The City of Gold Coast is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to promoting an inclusive and diverse workplace. We are committed to supporting an environment where all employees, regardless of their differences or similarities, feel valued, respected and supported. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander persons are encouraged to apply.