Project Support Officer

INSPIRED

BY LIFESTYLE.

DRIVEN

BY OPPORTUNITY.

Vacancy Number

ER2152

Position Title

Project Support Officer

Employment Status

Full Time, Fixed Term (multiple vacancies)

Department

Business Services

Location

Bundall Precinct (and other City sites as required)

Award Classification

Stream A, Level 4

Salary

from $83,280 per annum + superannuation

Hours

36 hours per week, 9-day fortnight

About your new role

Our Project Support Officers provide administrative support to project teams across the City. A day in this role may include coordinating meetings and schedules, updating templates, tracking project progress, liaising with key stakeholders and ensuring smooth project operations.

We're eager to connect with proactive Project Support Officers interested in our upcoming projects across ICT, construction, infrastructure, business improvement and transformation.

We have multiple fixed term opportunities available and will aim to align successful candidates with projects where their experience and expertise can shine. We will be proactively appointing candidates for our current vacancies and future projects, so we want to hear from you now and establish connections for future opportunities.

Applications may remain current for up to 6 months.

We're looking for people who have:

We are looking for enthusiastic, adaptable and dynamic individuals to join our diverse workforce.

Ideal candidates will possess strong communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to multitask effectively. Additionally, you will also have:

• Previous experience providing project support or high-level administrative support
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and strong computer skills
• A passion for projects and working collaboratively in a team
• The ability to organise tasks, schedules, and resources efficiently
• A proactive approach to continuous improvement and problem solving
• While not essential, experience supporting ICT, infrastructure, construction, or business improvement and transformation projects will be an advantage

If you enjoy seeing the tangible impacts of contributionby seeing a project through from start to finish, this is the opportunity for you

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.

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

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 insize 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

Alex Smith

Contact Number

Closing Date

Sunday, 31 August 2025

Please note applications for all of our vacancies close 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.