Project Officer

About Your New Role
The role is responsible for working alongside the Senior Field Operations Officer to help manage projects related to Light Rail Stages 3 and 4, contributing to the development and implementation of safety systems, operational processes, and reporting tools.

This position will be on a temporary contract until
June
A significant focus of the position is liaising with external stakeholders to maintain continuity and safety of waste services during Light Rail developments.

Duties will include (
but not limited to)

• Light Rail project liaison lead with external Stakeholders to ensure safe, effective service delivery
• Auditing and monitoring of waste services and contractor compliance reviews
• Deliver timely and effective site inspections, consultation surveys as required to Council Officers, clients, and prospective clients
• Provide quotations for the provision of waste, recycling, green waste and organics collection services
• Ensuring stability and consistency of standardised functional processes and established service offerings, with an emphasis on continuous improvement where possible
• Deliver services in alignment with City policies, plans & goals including the Solid Waste Strategy
• Investigate/resolve customer enquiries, complaints, and service neglects in a timely and effective manner
• Support the development of safety systems, processes and reporting.

We Are Looking For People That Have

• A bachelor's degree in environmental science or the equivalent and relevant experience
• Relative demonstrated experience in a similar role and possess strong stakeholder liason and skills
• Certificate IV in Project Management or the equivalent and relevant experience
• Drivers Licence Class C Unrestricted
• Construction Induction (White Card )

Be part of shaping the Gold Coast's future
The Gold Coast is inspired by lifestyle and driven by opportunity. We are the second largest Council in Australia.

Benefits
We care about being the most flexible government organisation in Australia and we have a range of benefits to help you create the right balance:

• 9-day fortnight
• Flexible work arrangements to suit your lifestyle, including hybrid/work from home options, flexible working hours and locations
• Personal and professional development courses
• Access to 350+ fitness facilities through Fitness Passport
• 4 free confidential counselling sessions a year for you or an immediate family member
• 1 free nutritionist and financial advice session per year

We pride ourselves on our shared mission of being a high-performing, customer-focused organisation which delivers value-for-money services to the community. We're committed to creating a diverse workplace and inclusive culture.

How To Apply
For more information, view the position brief by clicking the paperclip icon in the top right corner of this screen.

Click 'Apply' to submit your online application. Upload your Resume with a Cover Letter (of no more than 2 pages) outlining how your skills, experience and personal attributes would allow you to achieve success in this role.

Documents needs to be less than 2MB in size and PDF format is preferred. If you encounter technical issues when applying, please email

Our selection process may include a one-way video interview via Criteria, a face-to-face or virtual interview via Microsoft Teams, reference checks via Xref and additional checks including police checks, employment history checks, qualification checks, pre-employment medical reviews and drug and alcohol testing.

Contact Person

Amanda Vine

Contact

Closing Date

Thursday 25 September 2025

Please note applications for all of our vacanciesclose at 10.30pm on the listed closing date.
The City of Gold Coast is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to promoting an inclusive and diverse workplace. We are committed to supporting an environment where all employees, regardless of their differences or similarities, feel valued, respected and supported. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander persons are encouraged to apply.