Project Support Officer

Project Support Officer

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Date: 10 Oct 2023

Job Location: Gladstone, QLD, AU

Company: Central Queensland University

About this Opportunity

Fixed Term, Full Time (until 30.06.2024)

Campus Operations

CQUniversity Gladstone

Higher Education Worker Level 5

Total Remuneration $85,830 to $96,549 pa (including salary of $72,528 to $81,586 plus 17% superannuation and leave loading)

Join a team driven to create the social change required to enable opportunity, equity and quality of life for everyone in the Gladstone Region.

Working at CQUniversity

Your New Team

Join the Gladstone Region engaging in action Together (GRT) Backbone Team. GRT is a Stronger Places, Stronger People initiative of the Australian Government in partnership with Queensland Government and local partners. The role is employed at CQUniversity and reports to the GRT Operations Manager .

Your New Role

In this role you will support the GRT Backbone Team in delivery of high leverage identified within the operations plan, and support tasks to be actioned and completed within required timeframes. You will maintain the operational plan ensuring all tasks are tracked, updated and completed and provide support to a range of projects, events and activities to meet project objectives, including development of processes, checklists and tools that support successful quality and timely delivery. You will coordinate and provide professional support to meetings, workshops and events including preparation of agendas, surveys, minutes and ensure post-event activities occur including following up action items, drafting communications, identifying reporting outcomes.

You will work closely with the administration and finance team to organise venues, catering, logistics, finance, scheduling, general correspondence, invites and rsvp tasks. You will support data collection, collation and data entry, record keeping and research activities. You will manage stakeholder relationships with internal and external customers and act as a first point of contact with a high degree of professionalism and initiative.

Position Requirements

Commitment to the vision and values of GRT and act at all times in the best interests of the Gladstone Region community.

Completion of a degree without subsequent relevant work experience; or completion of an diploma and at least two years subsequent relevant work experience (eg. Business Administration /Project Management etc); or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training.

Knowledge and understanding of the work undertaken by the GRT team and how it impacts on the Gladstone Region community.

Familiarity with first nations communities and history within the Australian or local context.

Demonstrated skills and experience in providing professional and timely support to projects and/or events including tracking and monitoring of milestone, budgets etc, and effective coordination of logistics relating to events.

Proven ability to operate in a cooperative and collaborative team-based environment, including contributing to the achievements of team goals, KPIs, and project outcomes.

Excellent communication (oral and written) and interpersonal skills that demonstrate a strong focus on developing strong relationships with key stakeholders within the community.

Proven time management skills with ability to work autonomously to achieve goals in a fast paced work environment.

Proficient in the operation of computers including detailed knowledge of business support software (word processing, spread-sheeting, database systems and email) and large corporate information systems.

Proven ability to think creatively and implement strategies to streamline work.

Position Description

For further information about this position, please refer to the position description.

Apply today for a career that changes lives

Applications Close: 11:59pm, Tuesday 24 October 2024

Job Requisition ID: 3820

Contact Details:

Lorna McGinnis

0749707354

[email protected]

When submitting your application, please include:

Your Current CV or Resume, and a 1-2 page Cover Letter highlighting your relevant skills, experience and suitability for the position.

Please note, applicants for the position must have full time work rights.

CQUniversity is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes diversity in the workplace. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and CQUniversity's domestic and international student graduates with post-study work rights are encouraged to apply.

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