Infrastructure Project Support Officer (12-Month Contract)

Government client (agency undisclosed); Gold Coast City; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Government client (agency undisclosed) on the Gold Coast is seeking an experienced Project Support Officer to provide essential admin support to its project team. Based in Nerang, the fixed-term contract runs for 12 months with potential extension and offers a varied role across road infrastructure projects.

You will coordinate meetings, prepare documents, support procurement and financial processes, maintain records, and ensure governance compliance.

Qualifications

• 12 months experience in a similar role.
• Strong Microsoft 365 skills, particularly Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Basic understanding of procurement, with infrastructure procurement or finance experience highly desirable.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder relationship management skills.
• Current C-class driver’s licence.
• Willingness to undergo pre-employment screening, including a criminal history check.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-level administrative and project support to Project Managers and team members across road infrastructure projects.
• Coordinate meetings, prepare minutes, reports, presentations, spreadsheets and project registers.
• Support financial approvals, contract administration, procurement documentation and tender processes.
• Maintain accurate project documentation, track approvals and follow up on deliverables to meet deadlines.
• Assist Project Managers with day-to-day tasks to ensure timely project delivery.
• Ensure compliance with departmental policies, legislation, WH&S requirements and governance frameworks.

Job description

Government client (agency undisclosed) on the Gold Coast is seeking an experienced Project Support Officer to provide essential admin support to its project team. Based in Nerang, the fixed-term contract runs for 12 months with potential extension and offers a varied role across road infrastructure projects.

You will coordinate meetings, prepare documents, support procurement and financial processes, maintain records, and ensure governance compliance.