Corporate Services

Permanent Full Time

Hervey Bay or Maryborough

- Stream A Level 4 - $90,267 plus superannuation
- + 9-day fortnight

At Fraser Coast Regional Council our people are our most important asset and central to achieving our purpose of Building Better Communities Together.

What We Are Looking For

We are seeking a highly organised and proactive Project Support Officer to provide specialist procurement, contract administration and project support across a diverse portfolio of property, building and capital works projects.

Working closely with Project Managers and the Coordinator, you'll play a key role in ensuring projects are delivered efficiently, remain compliant and are supported by solid financial and contract administration practices.

This is an excellent opportunity for an administration, procurement or contract support professional looking to build their career in project delivery while contributing to projects that benefit the community.

What Your Day Will Look Like

- Coordinate procurement activities, including requests for quotes, tenders and contract documentation.
- Manage contractor claims, supplier payments and contract administration processes.
- Support project managers with financial reporting, budget monitoring and expenditure tracking.
- Liaise with contractors, consultants and stakeholders to resolve contract and project administration matters.
- Organise project meetings, prepare agendas, record minutes and coordinate follow-up actions.
- Assist with grant reporting, subsidy claims and project documentation.

Please click here to view a full position description. What You’ll Need For Success

- Experience in contract administration, procurement, and project support.
- Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing deadlines.
- Excellent written communication skills, including report preparation, correspondence and minute taking.




- Robust analytical skills and experience working with financial or project data.
- High-level proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.
- A collaborative approach and the ability to build positive working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
- Valid class C or CA driver licence (provisional or open) to drive a vehicle in Queensland.
- General Construction Induction (White Card)

What’s Nice To Have

- Experience or knowledge of local government operations.

We understand that not all candidates will meet every selection criterion. If you have the right approach and the ability to contribute effectively, we welcome your application. Benefits Of Working With Council

Committed to providing quality services to our community, we strongly support an inclusive and values driven culture, recognising your individual skills, knowledge and talent. As part of this we have implemented our Leadership Development Program, Boss to Coach.

We also create innovative solutions to labour shortages through our TEMPO program which has been recognised by our HR peers nationally in 2022, as well as winning the LGMA 2023 Excellence in Innovation award. Click here to review our Employee Value Proposition.

What We Offer

- Values based culture
- Employee discount shopping program
- Professional development
- Flexible working arrangements including work from home
- Study assistance program
- Novated leasing
- 24/7 access to Employee Assistance Program
- Paid maternity and paternity leave
- Paid emergency services leave
- Uniform subsidy
- Years of service rewards

Apply Now Applications close 11pm on Thursday 26 November - subject to change pending qualified applications received. A cover letter outlining your suitability for the role, and a current resume is required. For further details please contact Garry Perfect (Manager Property Works & Services) at [email protected]

Fraser Coast Regional Council is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

📌 Project Support Officer (Hervey Bay)
🏢 Fraser Coast Regional Council
📍 Hervey Bay