Project Support Officer
Job No:
CHR10457
Location:
Emerald
Work Type: Maximum Term until April 2027
Location: Emerald
Directorate: Operations
Remuneration: Stream A, Level 3-4: $ 96,765.51 - $110,927.30 per annum inclusive of superannuation & allowances + 5% increase as of July 2026.
Are you the kind of person who loves spreadsheets and seeing real-world projects come to life? Do you get a quiet thrill from balancing budgets, streamlining procurement, and keeping projects running like a well-oiled machine? Then we’ve got a role with your name on it.
As our next Project Support Officer, you’ll be the financial heartbeat behind our capital delivery projects. You’ll help ensure Council’s long-term sustainability by providing sharp advice, practical expertise, and hands-on support across costing, financial administration, procurement, and project information management.
In short — you’ll help turn plans into progress.
Your work will directly support the efficient and effective delivery of capital projects that serve our community now and into the future. It’s more than numbers — it’s impact.
If you’re organised, detail-focused, financially savvy, and thrive in a collaborative environment where your work genuinely makes a difference, we’d love to hear from you.
Working with us, you will have the opportunity to:
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Monitor and analyse financial data of projects to ensure accuracy
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Effectively communicate with internal stakeholders on financial position status of projects
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Collate relevant data to produce accurate and high-level financial reports both on a recurring and adhoc basis
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Provide comprehensive, efficient, and confidential administrative services to the Project Delivery Team.
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Establish, build, and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external parties
To be considered for this opportunity, you will need to possess:
- Minimum of Queensland C class provisional drivers licence.
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Experience in reporting on expenditure and providing evidence to comply with grant funding agreements.
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Relevant experience in project cost management
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Time management skills, with the ability to organise and prioritise work effectively to meet deadlines/timeframes.
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Record-keeping capabilities, attention to detail and well-developed written and oral communication skills.
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Above and beyond approach to teamwork, customer service and community support.
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Well-developed computer skills and demonstrated experience with Microsoft Office applications.
If you’re organised, detail-focused, financially savvy, and thrive in a collaborative environment where your work genuinely makes a difference, we’d love to hear from you.
Working for Central Highlands Regional Council has its benefits.
We are a progressive region, committed in creating opportunities for all. We welcome forward thinking individuals who are focused on continuous improvement, a sustainable future and understand the valuable role we play in investing in our regional community.
Benefits Include:
- A generous superannuation scheme - 14.25% Contribution
- 5 weeks annual leave with 17.5% leave loading
- Fortnightly RDO’s
- Annual uniform allocation
- Payroll deductions and salary sacrifice options
- Wages paid fortnightly
- Employee Assistance Program
- Training and Development opportunities available
To apply for this position:
As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from diverse backgrounds.
Please download and review the position description.
To be considered for this position, please include the following documents:
- A cover letter outlining your motivation for applying for this position
- Your resume detailing your career history relevant for this position
Applicants who are progressed to the next stage of the recruitment process will be invited to participate in a shortlisting process.
Eligibility & Pre-employment Checks
To be appointed to a permanent position, you must be an Australian citizen, or have permanent residency status, or hold a visa permitting you to work in Australia permanently. If you have a visa permitting you to work temporarily in Australia, you may be appointed to a position on a temporary basis, providing the work complies with the conditions of your visa.
The pre-employment checks relevant to this position include:
- Right to Work in Australia
- Medical Assessment
- Reference and licence checks
For a confidential discussion, please contact a member of the Recruitment Team on 1300 242 686 during business hours or register your application by submitting your cover letter and resume.
Applications close: Wednesday 22nd April 2026 at 12noon.
