Project Officer

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Project Officer to join a dynamic planning and sustainability team on a 6-month backfill role.  Working as part of a collaborative Policy and Sustainability team, you will provide project, research, engagement and administrative support across a broad range of strategic initiatives.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Developing datasets, dashboards and reporting tools using environmental, climate, biodiversity and other relevant data.
• Supporting the development and implementation of strategic projects involving smart technology and data.
• Project managing investigations and preparing high-quality reports and recommendations for committees and decision-makers.
• Coordinating and delivering small memorials and related approval processes, while providing a high level of customer service.
• Supporting strategic climate, environmental and sustainability projects.
• Supporting community and stakeholder engagement processes, including engagement associated with land management plans.
• Supporting strategic planning processes and the delivery of outcomes identified in key strategic plans.
• Researching best practice and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives.
• Preparing high-quality reports, correspondence, presentations and briefing materials tailored to a range of audiences.
• Providing project coordination and administrative support for meetings, workshops, forums and community engagement activities.
• Developing and maintaining project plans, stakeholder information, data management systems and performance reporting tools.
• Liaising with internal and external stakeholders and project partners to support project delivery.
• Providing timely, professional and responsive customer service.
• Supporting effective communication and reporting to senior stakeholders and elected representatives.

About You

• A tertiary qualification in Project Management, Environmental Management, Business Administration, Community Engagement, Planning, Geographic Information Systems or a related discipline, or equivalent demonstrated experience.
• Experience developing, capturing and analysing quantitative data to inform program delivery and evaluation.
• Strong experience preparing professional correspondence, reports, presentations and briefing materials.
• Experience in community and stakeholder engagement.
• The ability to manage competing priorities, resolve issues and work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
• Proven ability to build positive relationships with stakeholders across government, industry, community and organisational environments.
• Strong customer service skills and the ability to manage challenging situations professionally.
• Excellent presentation and graphic communication skills, with the ability to tailor information to different audiences.
• Experience using ESRI/ArcGIS products, Excel, Power BI, APIs, IoT technologies and Microsoft Office.
• Experience with electronic records management systems
• Experience coordinating or supporting volunteers will be advantageous.
• Previous experience working within a government environment will be highly regarded.