Project Officer

Beyond Housing; Seymour; On-site; AUD 106,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements (WFH option

Exercise breaks during work hours

Health & wellbeing reimbursements

Employee Assistance Program

Additional leave

Christmas leave

Parental leave (7 weeks)

Training and development opportunities

Job summary

Beyond Housing is seeking two Project Officers to plan, coordinate, and monitor construction projects from design to handover, ensuring on-time delivery, budget adherence and high quality outcomes.

Reporting to the Construction Manager, you will manage multiple projects, maintain documentation, and support procurement, contract administration and risk reporting. Flexible location options include Seymour or Shepparton offices.

Qualifications

• Relevant qualifications and/or experience in project management or building and construction.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to develop strong relationships.
• Effective time management skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Exceptional attention to detail.
• Demonstrated experience monitoring project budgets.
• The capacity to assess and report on risks and emerging issues.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and monitor construction projects from design through to handover.
• Track project progress, timelines, budgets and key milestones.
• Identify, assess and report project risks and emerging issues.
• Support procurement activities, tender processes and contract administration.
• Maintain project documentation, records and project databases.
• Prepare monthly project reports and end-of-project reviews.
• Liaise with contractors, consultants, councils and community stakeholders.
• Support the Construction Manager with project delivery and contractual matters.

Skills

Project management

Budget monitoring

Stakeholder communication

Time management

Education

Project management qualifications

Job description

Beyond Housing is committed to the vision of ending homelessness. Building more social housing is fundamental to achieving this vision. This is an exciting time to join our team and if you want a rewarding role that makes a direct impact on ending homelessness, then we could be the employer for you.

With continued growth and an expanding project pipeline, we are seeking two Project Officers to join our passionate and dynamic team to deliver our $130m social housing pipeline.

These positions are being offered as a max term contract with an expected completion date of September 2028. Flexible location options are available, with roles based from either our Seymour or Shepparton office.

About the role

Beyond Housing is currently recruiting two Project Officers to plan, coordinate, and monitor construction projects from design to handover, ensuring that projects are completed on time, within budget and to high quality standards, whilst mitigating risks.

Reporting to the Construction Manager, you will be an integral member of the housing development team, responsible for managing a variety of projects concurrently, including the planning and programming of works.

Key Responsibilities

Coordinate and monitor construction projects from design through to handover.

Track project progress, timelines, budgets and key milestones.

Identify, assess and report project risks and emerging issues.

Support procurement activities, tender processes and contract administration.

Maintain project documentation, records and project databases.

Prepare monthly project reports and end-of-project reviews.

Liaise with contractors, consultants, councils and community stakeholders.

Support the Construction Manager with project delivery and contractual matters.

About you:

We are seeking an experienced and highly organised Project Officer who has the following:

Relevant qualifications and/or experience in project management or building and construction.

Excellent communication skills and ability to develop strong relationships.

Effective time management skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities.

Exceptional attention to detail.

Demonstrated experience monitoring project budgets.

The capacity to assess and report on risks and emerging issues.

The Benefits

If you are seeking an employer that values a harmonious work/life balance, we could be the employer for you.

Flexible work arrangements with the opportunity to apply for a WFH arrangement

Exercise during work hours. Up to two paid exercise breaks a week during your ordinary work hours.

Health & wellbeing reimbursements. Claim up to $450.00 a year back for any health & wellbeing related expenses

Employee Assistance Program providing independent, free, confidential support for you and members of your family

Option to purchase additional leave

Bonus Christmas leave Day for all team members

Up to 7 weeks paid parental leave for eligible employees

Ongoing training and professional development opportunities (including access to financial support and study)

Pay & Conditions

In return for your dedication, experience and professionalism,Beyond Housing offer:

Attractive base salary of $105,577 -$110,359 (based on Social, Community, Home Care and Disability Services Industry Award 2010, Level 5)

Additional:

12% Superannuation

17.5% Annual Leave loading

With the ability to maximise your take home pay with Salary Packaging - up to $15,900 for living expenses and additional $2,650 for meal and entertainment expenses each year tax free

Applications

For a copy of the Position Description please visit the Beyond Housing website https://www.beyondhousing.org.au/about-us/about-us/join-our-team/

Applications close 5pm Wednesday 19th August 2026. Applications should include a cover letter and current resume. Any queries should be directed to the Human Resources Coordinator, Sarah Biggs on 02 6055 9***.

The successful candidate must participate in a National Police Check and Working with Children Check as this role operates within a Child Safe organisation.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and people of culturally diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

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