Project Support Officer (12-Month Contract)

About the role

Alchemy Recruitment is partnering with a state government client to recruit a Project Support Officer for an engineering team delivering road infrastructure projects across the South Coast region. The position is full-time, on a 12-month contract with possible extension, based in Nerang, and starts as soon as possible.

Key responsibilities

• Provide high-level administrative and project support to several Project Managers and team members.
• Coordinate team meetings, take and distribute minutes, and prepare documents, reports and presentations.
• Establish and maintain spreadsheets and registers.
• Prepare procurement and financial approval documentation and assist with tender processes.
• Liaise with external parties and contractors.
• Track project documentation and follow up approvals to keep delivery on schedule.
• Ensure practices align with policy, governance and WHS obligations.

Required profile

• Previous experience in a project support, project administration or similar role.
• Strong communication and stakeholder relationship skills.
• Organised, accountable and persistent with follow-up and deadlines.
• Preferred: current C class driver's licence (mandatory) and willingness to undergo a criminal history check (mandatory).
• Advantageous: qualifications in business administration, project management or procurement.

Required skills

• High-level competency in Microsoft 365, particularly Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Basic understanding of procurement; procurement or finance experience in an infrastructure environment is highly regarded.

The pay rate is $53.56 per hour plus super. Candidates apply through the "Apply" button on the listing; shortlisted candidates are contacted directly.