Communications Project Officer

Chandler Macleod; Karuah; On-site; AUD 44,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly rate

Casual loading included

Job summary

Chandler Macleod in Raymond Terrace is seeking a Communications Project Officer to provide high-level administrative and project support within the Communications & Customer Experience team. The role supports daily operations, coordinates projects, and assists with reporting and documentation across the section.

This temporary opportunity runs through February 2027, with both full-time (35 hours per week) and part-time options considered.

Qualifications

• Qualifications in Administration, Project Management or a related discipline.
• Experience as an Executive Assistant or similar role.
• Demonstrated experience managing or coordinating projects.
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to work autonomously while contributing to a collaborative team environment.
• Professional approach with a strong commitment to customer service and quality outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-level administrative support to the Communications & Customer Experience Section Manager and Section Coordinators.
• Manage diaries, business papers, reporting requirements and key administrative functions.
• Coordinate meetings, prepare agendas, take minutes and follow up action items.
• Coordinate projects across the section, maintaining project plans, systems and key documentation.
• Assist with the collection and compilation of monthly, quarterly and annual reporting data.
• Support section administration and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
• Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders to support the delivery of team objectives.

Skills

Project coordination

Executive support

Stakeholder engagement

Organisational skills

Communication

Autonomy

Education

Administration or Project Management qualification

Job description

Communications Project Officer

Raymond Terrace | Temporary Opportunity to February 2027

Join a Team That Keeps the Community Connected

Our client is seeking a highly organised and proactive Communications Project Officer to provide high-level administrative and project support within a busy Communications & Customer Experience team.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Executive Assistant, Project Administrator or Business Support professional looking to broaden their experience and contribute to a variety of meaningful projects. Reporting directly to the Communications & Customer Experience Section Manager, you will play a key role in supporting daily operations, coordinating projects, managing business documentation and assisting with reporting requirements across the section.

This temporary opportunity is available until February 2027, with both full-time and part-time applicants encouraged to apply.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide high-level administrative support to the Communications & Customer Experience Section Manager and Section Coordinators.
• Manage diaries, business papers, reporting requirements and key administrative functions.
• Coordinate meetings, prepare agendas, take minutes and follow up action items.
• Coordinate projects across the section, maintaining project plans, systems and key documentation.
• Assist with the collection and compilation of monthly, quarterly and annual reporting data.
• Support section administration and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
• Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders to support the delivery of team objectives.

About You To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Qualifications in Administration, Project Management or a related discipline.
• Previous experience as an Executive Assistant or similar role supporting senior leaders within a medium to large organisation.
• Demonstrated experience managing or coordinating projects.
• Exceptional organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• The ability to work autonomously while contributing positively to a collaborative team environment.
• A professional approach with a strong commitment to customer service and quality outcomes.

What's on Offer?

• Temporary assignment through to February 2027.
• Earn up to $54.00 per hour inclusive of casual loading.
• Full-time hours of 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday.
• Part-time arrangements considered for the right candidate.
• Based in Raymond Terrace.
• Opportunity to gain valuable experience within a professional and supportive environment.
• Exposure to a diverse range of projects and stakeholder engagement activities.

At Chandler Macleod, we are committed to fostering a diverse workforce where everyone is welcome. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, neurodiverse, people living with a disability and the LGBTIQA+ community.

You can read more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion at https://www.chandlermacleod.com/diversity-and-inclusion.