Project Support Officer

Covering some of North Sydney's prominent physical assets this custodian organisation requires a Project Support and Improvement Officer to provide operational and administrative support to the Project Services Unit. Organised and solutions focused you will report to the Manager and provide a high level of professional and technical support in delivering Council's construction capital works programme. You will strengthen and progress construction projects through your strong team support, relationship management and administration skills to achieve efficient and coordinated project and programme delivery.

You will:

• Support the Project Services Team to ensure compliance with legal obligations, statutory requirements, safety etc
• Ensure accurate records are kept of all D&C operations within a dedicated IT system
• Recognise needs and implement improvements to systems and processes.
• Develop and prepare reports, documentation, and presentations relevant to project management and coordination.
• Convey information clearly and effectively both orally and in writing
• Highly developed time management skills with a demonstrated ability to plan and coordinate multiple activities and projects with competing priorities.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team to deliver quality outcomes

Required Skills:

• Certificate IV qualification in Business Administration, Project Management or a related field or demonstrated solid experience in a similar role
• Effective knowledge and experience in the use of Microsoft programmes (Word, Excel, Outlook) and high-level experience with project management software
• Strong communication skills, both oral and written, with the ability to collate and present information suitable to the required audience
• Ability to work in a diverse team environment
• Proven ability to demonstrate time management skills with the ability to independently assess and prioritise issues as they arise.

You will have a strong client orientation and be highly skilled at compliance, procurement, contract administration and data management. You will also have advanced problem-solving skills, including strong attention to detail. You will strive to build a supportive and cooperative team environment, share information and learning across teams and solve issues and challenges in collaboration with others.

This role is an Agency contract position paying good rates of circa $60-65/hr + Super. Initially, it is for a 12-month contract with possible direct employment later next year and is only open to candidates with full working rights in Australia.

Please apply via the link using a CV in Word format.
Paul Bulman [02 9249 2248](tel:02 9249 2248)
Ref No: 3022676