Project Officer - Economic Development

Moreton Bay Regional Council; Strathpine; Hybrid; AUD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Nine-day fortnight

Salary increases via EBA

STARS scheme

Novated leases

Discount health insurance

Free flu vaccinations

Fitness Passport

Counselling service

Mates in Construction

On-site parking

Job summary

City of Moreton Bay is seeking a Project Officer - Economic Development to support the delivery of programs that strengthen the local economy, support industry growth and create positive outcomes for businesses and residents across the region.

A core part of the role involves coordinating events, stakeholder engagement activities, and assisting with database management, scheduling and project support, all within a hybrid working environment at Strathpine.

Qualifications

• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Experience coordinating projects, programs and events.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Proactive, collaborative approach and willingness to contribute to team success.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of programs and initiatives that strengthen the local economy, support industry growth and create positive outcomes for businesses and residents across the region.
• Assist coordinating events from planning and promotion through to on-the-day delivery and post-event administration.
• Assist with database management, scheduling and supporting team members with various projects.
• Collaborate with team to deliver meaningful outcomes for the community.

Skills

Organisational skills

Time management

Project coordination

Event coordination

Stakeholder engagement

Prioritisation

Tools

Swift

Resolve

Microsoft Office

CRM

Project tracking systems

Job description

• Hybrid, flexible working environment, including some work from home days.
• Location: Strathpine

Join a team where you'll make a real impact while being part of a supportive, high-performing environment.

As our Project Officer - Economic Development you will support the delivery of programs and initiatives that strengthen our local economy, support industry growth, and create positive outcomes for businesses and residents across the region.

A key part of this role is supporting the team to deliver a range of events, including stakeholder engagement activities. You’ll assist coordinating event logistics from planning and promotion through to on-the-day delivery and post-event administration, helping to create meaningful experiences that support our economic development objectives. You will also assist with database management, scheduling and supporting team members with various projects.

We collaborate, share knowledge, celebrate successes, and work together to deliver meaningful outcomes for our community.

We are seeking someone who enjoys bringing people together through well-executed events, building strong stakeholder relationships, and working alongside a supportive team of high performers.

You will bring;

• strong organisational and time management skills.
• experience coordinating projects, programs and events.
• excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• a proactive, collaborative approach and a willingness to contribute to team success

As part of your role, you'll work with a range of corporate systems, including Swift, Resolve, Microsoft Office, customer relationship management (CRM), project tracking and stakeholder management systems. Any prior experience in these programs or similar will be highly regarded.

Why City of Moreton Bay?

What you do with your life matters. It’s the same with your career.

We’re the third-largest council in Australia and one of the fastest-growing areas. As Australia’s newest city, we’re building something that’s never been done before: a new kind of city, inspired and empowered by a new kind of council.

This is your opportunity to develop skills and experience in a truly unique place, at a truly unique point in time.

At City of Moreton Bay, we’re focused on the vital work we do today. But we’re also focused on the future. On what can be – for our city, our Council and your career.

Here’s what you’ll love about a career with us:

• See it. To build a city of the future, first, you have to see it. The polycentric city we’re building will bring greater prosperity, sustainability and affordability to our city. This is your chance to contribute to something that’s never been done before.
• Shape it. You’ll get hands-on in a rewarding career, serving and strengthening our communities for today and tomorrow. Our work is diverse, interesting and it matters – and it’s yours to shape and own.
• Live it. Contribute to the city you and your family want to live in and enjoy the lifestyle you deserve. And if you don’t live here, you’ll still find pride and connection in so many ways with our successful, resilient team.

You’ll also enjoy a range of other benefits:

• Find a better work-life balance with a nine-day fortnight.
• Negotiated salary increases locked in through our EBA- 4% in July 2027 (or CPI capped at 4.5%, whichever is greater).
• Advance your skills and career through our Study, Training And Research Scheme (STARS).
• Make your pay go further with salary packaging options on novated leases, superannuation payments, smartphones and devices.
• Prioritise your health and wellbeing with discounted health insurance, free annual flu vaccinations and our Fitness Passport Program.
• Get support when you and your family need it most with our 24/7 confidential counselling service,and Mates in Construction program.
• Our Strathpine office has local parking on site and is close to public transport networks, making for an easy commute.

Ready for a career that matters?

Join City of Moreton Bay, and help shape our city of the future.

As part of the recruitment process, applicants will be required to undergo a National Criminal History Check.

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Your Future City. See it. Shape it. Live It. City of Moreton Bay extends across the traditional lands of the Jinibara, Kabi Kabi, and Turrbal peoples, and we acknowledge and pay respects to Traditional Custodians. We believe diversity of thought, background and experience creates better outcomes for our people and communities, and we strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people of all ages, genders, abilities and cultural backgrounds.