Project Officer

Townsville City Council; Townsville City; On-site; AUD 78,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

5 weeks annual leave

17.5% leave loading

3 weeks Personal/Carers Leave

14 weeks paid Parental Leave

Uniforms and PPE provided

Annual wage progression

13.5% Superannuation employer contrib.

Salary Sacrifice opportunities

Learning and development programs

Job summary

Townsville City Council is seeking a proactive administration professional to support its Capital Delivery team. The role involves administration, procurement, contract management and project support across infrastructure initiatives, ensuring accurate records, reporting, and scheduling while coordinating with project managers.

The fixed-term, full-time position (9 day fortnight, 36.25 hours/week) ends 25 May 2027, with a base salary of A$86,720 per annum plus super.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years’ experience in business administration, procurement or contract management.
• Experience supporting projects and contract administration.
• Current unrestricted Queensland “C” class driver licence (essential).
• Construction Industry White Card (essential).
• Certificate in Business, Project Administration or similar is desirable.
• Confident using Microsoft Office and enterprise systems such as TechnologyOne, Oracle Aconex or CAMM is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide coordinated administration, contract management and project support across infrastructure initiatives.
• Maintain accurate project records, support reporting and scheduling, and assist with procurement and contract administration.
• Help apply Council’s project management processes and coordinate priorities to deliver project outcomes.
• Collaborate with project managers and stakeholders to keep activities organised and progressing.

Skills

Business Administration

Procurement

Contract management

Project support

Education

Business/Project Admin cert

Tools

TechnologyOne

Oracle Aconex

CAMM

Microsoft Office

Job description

Division/Section:Infrastructure & Operations - Capital Delivery

Position Type:Fixed Term Full Time (9 day fortnight, 36.25 hours/week)

Salary Range:Base Salary $86,720 per annum + super

Application Close: 11:45pm, Friday 20 November.

About the role

This position supports Council’s Capital Delivery team by providing coordinated administration, contract management and project support across a range of infrastructure initiatives. Working closely with project managers and key stakeholders, you will help keep project activities organised, documented and progressing efficiently. This is a varied role where your contribution will support effective planning, communication and delivery across the project lifecycle.

This is a fixed-term, full-time opportunity ending on 25 May 2027, offering the chance to contribute to Council projects that support the Townsville community.

You will maintain accurate project records, support reporting and scheduling, assist with procurement and contract administration, and help apply Council’s project management processes. Your timely and reliable support will assist the team to coordinate priorities, meet key requirements and deliver effective project outcomes.

About you

You are an organised and proactive administration professional with experience in projects, procurement, contracts or business support. You are confident working with records, systems, reports and documentation, and bring a strong focus on accuracy, attention to detail and responsive, timely support.

You can manage competing priorities, work with minimal supervision and use sound judgement to keep tasks moving. With clear communication and a collaborative approach, you build positive relationships with colleagues and stakeholders and contribute to strong project outcomes. You will thrive in a busy team environment where initiative, reliability and a practical approach are valued.

Key requirements for the role

• 2–3 years’ experience in business administration, procurement or contract management
• Experience supporting projects and contract administration
• Current unrestricted Queensland “C” class driver licence (essential)
• Construction Industry White Card (essential)
• Certificate in Business, Project Administration or similar is desirable
• Confident using Microsoft Office and enterprise systems such as TechnologyOne, Oracle Aconex or CAMM is desirable

Townsville City Council is the largest local government authority in Northern Australia. We’re committed to supporting our people through a strong focus on work–life balance, a positive and inclusive culture, and a shared passion for making a meaningful impact in our community.

We have a range of benefits that confirm this commitment:

• 5 weeks annual leave + 17.5% leave loading
• 3 weeks Personal/Carers Leave
• 14 weeks paid Parental Leave
• Domestic and Family Violence Leave
• Uniforms and PPE provided (if applicable)
• Annual wage progression
• Up to *13.5% Superannuation employer contribution for contributing members
• Salary Sacrifice opportunities
• Access to a range of learning and development opportunities, including on-the-job learning and formal training programs
• Fitness Passport program offering discounted membership to selected health and wellbeing facilities
• Employee Loyalty Program offering discounts at selected local businesses
• Employee Assistance Program

* The Council contribution to employees' superannuation for contributing employees shall be 13.5% of the employees' ordinary time earnings subject to the employee contributing a minimum of 6% of their ordinary time earnings.

We are committed to creating a safe and inclusive workplace where diverse styles, backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, encouraged, and respected. People from diverse backgrounds (including but not limited to, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, people with diverse gender identities and sexualities, people from different cultural and linguistic backgrounds, people with disability, and veterans) are encouraged to apply!

All successful candidates are required to undergo drug and alcohol testing as part of the recruitment process. Please be aware Townsville City Council has a ‘zero tolerance’ policy to drugs and alcohol in the workplace.

If you need any adjustments to be made to the recruitment process or if you would like to discuss any accessibility requirements, please contact**************@townsville.qld.gov.au or phone [phone]*** for a confidential discussion.

Contact Email: ***@townsville.qld.gov.au (for position enquiries only)