Project Support Officer

2 x Permanent Full Time Opportunities (Part Time can be considered)

$83,352 – $94,248 pa (plus 11.5% super and annual pay increases)

Flexible working arrangements available including flexitime, WFH and RDOs

Who we are

At Surf Coast Shire Council, we care about our people and our community, and we exist to support both to thrive. Spanning the Traditional Lands of the Wadawurrung People and the Gulidjan and Gadabanud Peoples of the Eastern Maar Nation, our region boasts spectacular coastline, scenic rainforests, rural hinterland and magnificent beaches, not to mention the Great Ocean Road – an Australian tourism drawcard.

The Regional Australia Institute has ranked Surf Coast Shire among Australia’s top 10 connected lifestyle regions for innovation, and a Queensland University of Technology study ranked it mong regional Australia’s top five creative industry hotspots.

Council’s employees enjoy a supportive and connected culture, work-life balance offering hybrid flexible working options, free staff on-site parking and much more.

We work together, we see opportunity, we do what we say, and we make a difference.

Your new career

You will be joining the Council’s Program Management Office (PMO) team to support project and contract delivery and reporting for a diverse range of projects for our community and environment.

The PMO leads project management practice across the organisation using a Project Delivery Framework with consistent approaches, tools and templates and is introducing a Project Management System to support effective project delivery.

The Project Support Officer will work within the PMO team, reporting to the Coordinator Project Management, and assist our sponsors, stakeholders, and subject matter experts across a range of departments to help deliver the best possible outcomes for projects.

What you will bring to the role

The successful candidate for this role will support the PMO team in driving project progress to deliver great outcomes. You will bring:

• expertise and experience in efficient, effective and disciplined project and/or business administration
• strong communications and engagement skills in fostering productive and positive relationships with all stakeholders.
• helpful, problem solving and improvement focussed approach to all aspects of your work and interactions.

Key selection criteria
Mandatory qualifications, experience and requirements

• At least 2 years’ experience in a similar project support officer or technical officer role.
• Certificate in Project Management or Business Administration or similar relevant qualification (Qualification Check will be completed)
• Basic financial and purchasing knowledge e.g. procurement principles, purchase orders and invoicing.
• Some knowledge of local government.
• A current Working With Children Check
• You have the permanent right to live and work in Australia
• Police Check results that are suitable for this position (will be arranged by Surf Coast Shire Council).
  A complete international criminal history check is required if the person has worked or lived overseas for any period of time OR a complete national criminal history check is required if the person has only ever worked in Australia.

What you’ll love working with us

Council embraces diversity and social inclusion and encourages applications from skilled people from all walks of life.

We recognise that our employees play a vital role in creating an innovative, safe, respectful and supportive workplace, living our values and delivering exceptional services to our thriving community. Our shire spans the Traditional Lands of the Wadawurrung People and the Gulidjan and Gadabanud Peoples of the Eastern Maar Nation. Council is committed to providing a workplace culture of equity, inclusion and diversity that eliminates all forms of discrimination, harassment and bullying.

There are numerous social activities throughout the year available as well as the benefits of:

• Flexible working arrangements including working from home and flexi time options, RDOs
• Employee Assistance Program and award-winning staff wellbeing program
• Career development and learning opportunities, we help our people grow
• Purchase of additional annual leave
• Free onsite parking
• Leave loading.

For more information

More information on the role accountabilities and the key selection criteria can be found in the position description above.

If you believe you have the knowledge, skills and experience to fulfil this role and would like further information, please contact Charlie Drummond on5261 0600.

How to apply

Applications are to be in Word or PDF format and should include a:

• cover letter
• statement addressing the selection criteria
• copy of your resume.

Please note that only applications with a statement addressing the selection criteria will be considered for this position.

Simply complete the application process by clicking the "Apply Now" button and we'll be in touch with you shortly regarding your application.

Applications close at 11.59pm Sunday 8 December 2024.

Surf Coast Shire Council is an equal opportunity and child safe employer.