Project Officer

Overview

PROJECT OFFICER – Hamilton Island

Are you an experienced Project Officer ready for a sea change? Dreaming of better work-life balance — out of the city, the mines, or the daily grind — and wanting to be surrounded by turquoise waters, lush nature, and palm trees instead of peak-hour traffic?

Join the Hamilton Island team as a Project Officer and enjoy a rewarding, long-term career in one of Australia's most iconic holiday destinations.

Reporting to the Project Manager, you will provide assistance with tendering, purchasing, contract management, and processing payments for the Project Management Team. Whether you're already local or ready for a sea change, this is your chance to bring your skills to a unique environment and enjoy a lifestyle most people only dream about.

Why you'll love working with us

• Work with a skilled, close-knit team - be part of a professional and collaborative workshop culture
• Live in paradise - enjoy island living plus everyday essentials like a grocery store, school, gym, medical centre, post office, and even our own airport
• Enjoy incredible perks - subsidised furnished staff accommodation, discounts on dining and island activities, ferry concessions and more
• Easy to get to - fly direct from major cities

Where you'll make an impact

• Identify, implement and maintain efficient administrative support to the Project Management Team
• Administer contracts with contractors and suppliers including contract preparation, invoice approval and issuing of progress payment certificates
• Obtain competitive quotes from suppliers and release purchase orders, ensuring delivery in line with the project programme
• Document control for all drawings, registers and authority inspections and approvals
• Coordinate project meetings, MS Teams meetings and consultant meetings and distribute accurate minutes to attendees
• Book flights and accommodation as required
• Conduct site inductions
• Maintain applicable safety documentation register

What we're looking for

We are looking for someone with integrity and excellent communication skills who can create positive, long‑lasting relationships that deliver successful outcomes. As an employer, we pride ourselves on our positive culture and encourage applications from a diverse range of candidates and when the tools are down, you're ready to enjoy your time off in a tropical island paradise.

To be successful, you'll need

• 3+ years' experience as an Administrator in a Building or Consultancy group
• Excellent administrative and computer skills, including use of IT systems to achieve effective business outcomes, on time and on schedule
• Experience in complex buildings and/or commercial, industrial construction desirable
• A collaborative, respectful and highly professional approach and attitude
• Strong planning skills
• Demonstrate exceptional communication, problem-solving and interpersonal skills
• Possess a "can do" positive attitude and confidence.
• Open Drivers License
• White Card

About Hamilton Island

Our mission is to share the wonder of Hamilton Island with the world by creating wonder-filled experiences for our guests, employees and community.

Every team member plays a role in shaping those experiences – making Hamilton Island not just a great place to visit, but a great place to work.

A little island can do wonders - make your next career move one to remember. Apply now

For enquiries please email pweatherby@hamiltonisland.com.au or call Peter on 02 9433 3155

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