Project Support Officer (PMO) (temporary for 11 months) - V26/10092

Blue Mountains City Council; Katoomba; On-site; AUD 83,000 - 102,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

12% superannuation

Annual performance-based salary INs/IN

Job summary

Blue Mountains City Council in Katoomba is seeking a Project Support Officer (PMO) on a temporary basis to support the PMO overseeing capital projects. You will monitor status, prepare updates and presentations, and assist with governance processes to improve internal practices.

The role focuses on planning, tracking, and reporting, using Word, Excel and PowerPoint, with a base salary of 92,709 AUD plus superannuation and performance-based increases.

Qualifications

• Experience with project management in a governance or PMO environment.
• Strong data analysis and ability to prepare updates for stakeholders.
• Excellent communication and customer service orientation.

Responsibilities

• Plan, track, monitor and report progress of capital projects using PMO tools.
• Improve project management capability and delivery across the organisation.
• Support implementation of Council’s Project Management and Governance Framework.

Skills

Project management

Data analytics

Communication

Customer service

Organisation

Analytical skills

Tools

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Project Support Officer (PMO) (temporary for 11 months) - V26/10092

Blue Mountains City Council – Katoomba NSW

$92,709 - $92,709 a year

Casual/Temporary

1d ago , from Blue Mountains City Council

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We are looking for a Project Support Officer to work in our Project Management Office which is responsible for strategic and governance oversight of projects delivered as part of Council’s Asset Work Program. This role requires someone with a good understanding of project management and strong communication, customer service, organisation and analytical skills. The role includes working as part of a team and with internal stakeholders to monitor project status, prepare updates and presentations, and support initiatives to improve internal practices. This is a great opportunity if you are interested in expanding on your existing skills or building new skills in a supportive team environment.

This role will support:

• Planning, tracking, monitoring and progress reporting of capital projects through use of communication skills, data analytics, a project management system and other relevant software programs (particularly Word, Excel and PowerPoint)
• Improved project management capability and project delivery across the organisation through a knowledge of the principles of project management and an ability to integrate this with council’s strategic direction.
• The implementation of Council’s Project Management and Governance Framework.

The team operates in a high paced environment with a strong focus on customer service. We work to tight internal governance and grant reporting deadlines, so you will also need a demonstrated ability to plan and prioritise competing tasks

This is a temporary position, with the possibility of permanency.

Remuneration: base salary commencing at $92,709 gross per annum
+ 12% superannuation
+ annual performance-based salary increases / bonus (1-3.5%)
+ annual award increase
For further information contact: Anthony Price on 0499 835 ***.
Closing date: 18 October 2026.

Applications must address the Essential Criteria.