Project Officer

• Maximum Term Full Time | 9 day fortnight
• This is a Parental Leave relief role and it is anticipated appointment will be until December 2026.
• $79,563 pa + 12% super (level 3)Great news - EBA6 currently is underway, with a proposed increase of 5% effective 1 July 2025
• 72.5hour fortnight
• Hybrid, flexible working environment, including some work from home days.
• Location: Strathpine

Join City of Moreton Bay as a Project Officer - Economic Development, andhelp shape and enhance our communities for today and tomorrow.

As a Project Officer, you will work within our fast-paced team to develop and deliver economic development programs and initiatives. You will also:

• support the delivery of strategic programs and initiatives that stimulate local economic development and strengthen priority industries
• conduct research and analysis to identify and explore opportunities that drive industry innovation, business growth, and regional prosperity
• build and nurture strong relationships with key internal and external stakeholders
• provide high-level administrative support across a variety of functions; events, workshops & external briefings
• maintaining records/databases through accurate and timely data entry

We are seeking an organised, administrative professional, experienced in supporting the development and delivery of projects and programs, ideally in the economic development industry.

You will be a natural communicator, well versed in building quality working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

The nature of our work means it is often fast-paced and dynamic, and we are looking for someone who can adapt and be flexible whilst meeting those changing deadlines.

In addition, you will bring:

• highly detail oriented administrative skills with attention to produce work in a fast paced and highly professional team environment
• excellent time management skills and the ability to understand organisational time frames and expectations.
• ability to quickly learn council's systems and processes to provide support and a source of knowledge for the team.

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 (72.5-hour) fortnight, plus a hybrid, flexible working environment with some work-from-home days.
• 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 serviceand 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.

Click on the 'Apply Now' button below to complete your online application. Please upload a current resume that demonstrates how you meet the requirements for this role. You will also have the option to add a cover letter should you wish.

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 our 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.

Advertised: 25 Aug 2025 Applications close: 04 Sep 2025 23:55

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