Program Support Officer

13 hours ago

Nanango, Queensland, Australia South Burnett Regional Council Full time $72,000 - $86,000 per year

About the Business

South Burnett Regional Council is one of the largest employers within the region, with offices and depots located in Kingaroy, Nanango, Wondai, Murgon, Proston and Blackbutt.

Council recognises our key role we play within the community and the services we provide to our ratepayers & public members. We understand our duty to provide excellent customer service at the forefront of all our processes and services, to all stakeholders.

Council is comprised of three (3) Departments: Executive Services, Finance & Liveability, and Infrastructure. These Departments consist of multiple branches to ensure we provide efficient services and accurate information to our community. We believe our staff are our greatest asset in achieving objectives. With approximately 330 employees, Council takes a proactive approach towards recruitment and retention of high-calibre employees.

Further our commitment to our staff we pride ourselves on developing our staff members through our learning and development policy and procedure. Annual Employee Development Reviews are undertaken to ensure our staff are continuously developing.

Council is committed to providing a workplace that is safe and without risk to the health and safety of all employees, contractors, volunteers, work-experience students, visitors, and members of the public. We have adopted a Zero Harm Strategy to promote safety within the organisation. We recognise the importance of developing and maintaining healthy and safe working conditions in all workplaces and the importance of keeping the work health and safety practices in these workplaces under constant review.

South Burnett Regional Council are committed to establishing a harmonious and sustainable workforce.  This is achieved by adhering to equitable recruitment practices and equal opportunity regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, disability, or sexual orientation.

About the Region

The South Burnett Region is ideally situated just 2 - 3 hours' drive to Brisbane, Toowoomba, Sunshine Coast and Fraser Coast. The region is home to the stunning Bunya Mountains, where you can enjoy spectacular rainforest walks, nights by the fire in hidden chalets and the best scenic views Queensland has to offer.  The South Burnett region is renowned for its great wine, gourmet foods and recreational facilities such as Lake Boondooma and Yallakool tourist parks.

About the roles

  • Based in Nanango
  • Maximum Term - Full Time (up to 12 months)
  • $80K- $86K per annum + Allowances + Super

Council is seeking a motivated and skilled Officer to join our Water and Wastewater Branch. This multifaceted role will provide technical, administrative, and project support across a range of infrastructure services. The role will be responsible for responding to technical enquiries from both internal and external stakeholders, preparing funding applications, coordinating tenders, quotes, and contracts, and monitoring financial performance and expenditure. In addition, this role will provide executive level administrative support and assist with quality management. The successful candidates will bring demonstrated experience in project management, a solid understanding of the technical and legislative requirements associated with infrastructure—including assets, construction, and maintenance—and the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment. Strong organisational and computer skills, combined with the ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines, are essential for this position.

Mandatory Qualifications

  • Minimum requirement of a current C Class drivers licence
  • General Safety Induction for Construction Worker (White Card)

Desirable Qualifications

  • Tertiary qualification in a relevant field (e.g. Project Management, Business Administration)

Benefits and perks

Work/Life balance (9 Day Fortnight Roster)

Up to 12% employer superannuation contribution

Access to Salary Packaging Benefits, Corporate memberships, Health and Wellbeing programs

Skills and experience

**Please address the following key selection criteria items below, as part of your application**

  1. Relevant experience in project management and contract administration.
  2. Knowledge and understanding of the technical aspects and legislative requirements associated with Water and Wastewater reporting, including water and wastewater performance and quality reporting, infrastructure assets construction, maintenance, and administration.
  3. Highly developed oral and written communication skills.
  4. High level of computer skills including sound knowledge of the MS Suite and knowledge of corporate software systems and database management.
  5. Sound organisational skills with the ability to establish work priorities, complete assigned tasks within required standards and meet deadlines.
  6. Demonstrated ability to work effectively within a team in an environment of change.

Lodging your application

Please make sure your application includes:

  • A cover letter including statements addressing the key selection criteria.
  • Current resume.
  • Copies of your tickets, licences and qualification that are listed on the position description.

Please note, seek only has the option to provide two attachments, one being your cover letter and the other being your resume. In order to provide key selection criteria and copies of qualifications/ tickets, please include these into your cover letter document/ attachment.

For further information and to review the selection criteria and position description, please visit:

Applications close 4:00pm Friday, 07 November 2025

Applicants must have the right to live and work in Australia to apply.

For further information please contact People and Culture on

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