Mackay City and Waterfront Project Support Officer
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Mackay Regional Council
Project Support Officer | Help Shape Mackay's Future
If you're looking for a role where you can make a meaningful contribution, work with a wide range of stakeholders and be part of exciting initiatives, we'd love to hear from you.
Are you someone who thrives on variety, enjoys working with people, and loves making all the moving parts run like a well-oiled machine? Do you have a knack for coordination, communication and building strong relationships while keeping projects on track?
The Mackay City & Waterfront team is looking for an organised and proactive
Project Support Officer
to help deliver projects, events, placemaking initiatives, stakeholder engagement activities and grant programs that contribute to the transformation and growth of Mackay's City Centre and Waterfront precincts.
This is a unique opportunity to join a passionate team working on projects that create vibrant places, strengthen community connections and support economic growth across our region.
About the Role
Reporting to the Project Manager, you'll play a pivotal role in supporting the successful delivery of a diverse portfolio of projects and initiatives by providing project coordination, governance, administration, communications, financial and stakeholder engagement support.
No two days will be the same. One day you may be coordinating an event, managing grant documentation or preparing project reports. The next, you could be engaging with stakeholders, undertaking procurement activities, updating communication channels or helping activate exciting community initiatives.
Who We're Looking For
We're seeking someone who brings energy, initiative, and a positive attitude to everything they do.
You'll be:
Adaptable and comfortable navigating changing priorities
A strong communicator with excellent written and verbal skills
Highly organised with the ability to support project reporting, financial administration and governance processes.




Innovative, creative and willing to contribute new ideas
Confident building relationships with a broad range of people
We also value transferable skills gained in administration, event coordination, stakeholder engagement, grants administration, communications or customer service environments, as these experiences will provide a solid foundation for success in the role through the development of strong organisational, relationship-building and attention-to-detail skills.
Qualifications in any of the following areas will be considered:
Business Administration, Project Management, Communications, Marketing, Event Management, Community Development, or a related discipline
Why Join Us?
Base annual salary of $ 95,******
Up to 18% superannuation (conditions apply).
Choice of 4 or 5 weeks' annual leave with 17.5% leave loading.
9-day fortnight roster.
May be eligible for salary sacrificing options.
Study and assistance programs for career development.
Learning and career development opportunities.
Employee Assistance Program.
Employee health and wellbeing initiatives.
Active Social Clubs.
If you're looking for a role where you can make a meaningful contribution, work with a wide range of stakeholders and be part of exciting initiatives, we'd love to hear from you.
To be considered for this position, all candidates must have the appropriate working rights for Australia, Your Australian work rights will be verified during the recruitment process. Applicants who progress beyond the interview stage will be required to undergo a pre-employment process, which includes comprehensive Pre-Employment Medical Assessments (inclusive of Drug and Alcohol testing)
We are an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer, where all applicants are treated fairly and respectfully and have equal access to all available opportunities. At Mackay Regional Council, diversity is about creating a respectful and inclusive workplace that recognises our employees' unique contributions and perspectives, working together to deliver extraordinary results.
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📌 Mackay City And Waterfront Project Support Officer (North Mackay)
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