Project Support Officer

Eden Ritchie Recruitment; Gold Coast City; On-site; AUD 61,000 - 87,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12-month contract with extension

Job summary

Eden Ritchie Recruitment is seeking an experienced AO3 Project Support Officer to join a Queensland Government department based in Nerang on the Gold Coast. The role involves providing high-level administrative and project support to an infrastructure team delivering road and transport technology projects across the South Coast region.

Working with Project Managers and technical teams, you will assist with coordination, procurement, financial documentation and contract administration to support

Qualifications

• Experience in project administration or project support.
• Experience with procurement, finance or contract administration processes.
• Strong Microsoft 365 skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Excellent organisational skills to manage competing priorities and deadlines.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement abilities.
• Knowledge of government or infrastructure project delivery is advantageous.
• Current C-class driver's licence is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-level administrative and project support to Project Managers and team members.
• Coordinate meetings, prepare agendas, take minutes and maintain project documentation.
• Prepare reports, presentations, spreadsheets, registers and correspondence.
• Assist with procurement documentation, tender processes and contract administration.
• Support financial approval processes and maintain accurate project records.
• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders to coordinate project activities.
• Monitor documentation, approvals and deadlines to ensure timely project delivery.
• Ensure administrative processes comply with departmental policies and governance requirements.

Skills

MS 365

Project admin

Stakeholder eng

Time management

Attention to detail

Procurement

Contract admin

Govt/infrastructure

Driver's license

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Eden Ritchie Recruitment are seeking an experienced AO3 Project Support Officer to join a Queensland Government department based in Nerang.

This is an excellent opportunity to provide high-level administrative and project support to a busy infrastructure team responsible for delivering road infrastructure and transport technology projects across the South Coast region. Working closely with Project Managers and technical teams, you will assist with project coordination, procurement activities, financial documentation and contract administration to support the successful delivery of key projects.

Location: Nerang, Gold Coast
Contract: 12 months + possible extension
Commencement: 16/11/2026 to 12/11/2027 with possible extension
Rate: $53.56 per hour + super

Key Responsibilities

• Provide high-level administrative and project support to Project Managers and team members.
• Coordinate meetings, prepare agendas, take minutes and maintain project documentation.
• Prepare reports, presentations, spreadsheets, registers and correspondence.
• Assist with procurement documentation, tender processes and contract administration.
• Support financial approval processes and maintain accurate project records.
• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders to coordinate project activities.
• Monitor documentation, approvals and deadlines to ensure timely project delivery.
• Ensure administrative processes comply with departmental policies and governance requirements.

To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate:

• Previous experience in project administration, project support or a similar administrative role.
• Strong Microsoft 365 skills, particularly Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• An understanding of procurement, finance or contract administration processes.
• High attention to detail and the ability to maintain accurate documentation and records.
• Previous experience within government or an infrastructure/project delivery environment will be highly regarded.
• A current C-class driver's licence (mandatory).

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a collaborative government infrastructure team, develop your project administration and procurement experience, and contribute to the delivery of important road network projects across the Gold Coast region.

For more information or to discuss the role, please contact Bree Woods on ****@edenritchie.com.au or 07 3230 0***.

Additional information

• Support important road infrastructure and transport projects
• Gain exposure to procurement, contracts and project delivery
• 12-month contract with potential for extension