Project Support Officer

Full Time Temporary until July 2027

Requisition Number: 927

Salary Range: $76,825.20 - $83,317.08 pro-rata per annum

Position Type: Full Time Temporary until July 2027

Location: Council Chambers, 119 – 145 Spence Street, Cairns

Application Close Date: Thursday, 11 December 2025 at 11.30pm AEST

Are you an organised, detail-driven professional who enjoys helping teams deliver successful projects?

We have an exciting opportunity for a Project Support Officer to join our team!

What You Will Do:

As a Project Support Officer, you will play a key role in the successful delivery of Council’s capital works program. You will work closely with designers, project managers, engineers, and the Coordinator Program Management to ensure projects are delivered efficiently, transparently, and in line with Council’s procurement and project management frameworks.

This position is ideal for someone with strong organisational skills, a keen eye for detail, and a passion for helping teams deliver great outcomes for the community. Your work will directly support the governance, compliance, and smooth operation of the Project Management Office.

What We Are Looking For:

• Experience with computer-based systems particularly in relation to purchasing functions and project management systems.

• Intermediate knowledge and experience with MS WORD and the ability to format large complex documents.

• Experience in infrastructure project administration, procurement and contract administration in a medium to large multi-disciplined organisation.

• Good communication, negotiation, planning and time management skills.

• Demonstrated knowledge of procurement and contractual practices, processes standards and legislation and recognition of how they relate to working within a Government environment.

• Good communication and interpersonal skills necessary to be a contributing team member.

If you are excited by the idea of contributing to meaningful community infrastructure projects while working in a supportive and collaborative team, we would love to hear from you!

Some benefits we offer:

• Achieve work / life balance with flexible working arrangements

• Fitness Passport - subsidised health and well-being memberships (gym/swimming pool)

• Recharge with up to 5 weeks annual leave

• Up to 3 weeks personal leave

• Grow personally and professionally with learning and development opportunities

• Salary sacrifice opportunities

We are committed to:

• Fostering a collaborative and inclusive work environment

• Embracing innovation and continuous improvement

• Cultivating a culture of professional growth and support

Now we want to hear about YOU!

Applications MUST be submitted online through the 'Apply' button and include a Cover Letter addressing the selection criteria and Resume outlining previous academic and work experience and if requested include attachments of the relevant qualifications and licenses, relating to the role.

For further information about this role please download the Position Description which includes the Key Duties, Responsibilities and Selection Criteria.

Council’s Recruitment Team can be contacted via:

Phone: (07) 4044 3310

Email: jobs@cairns.qld.gov.au

Website: Employment at Council | Cairns Regional Council