Project Officer

Why work with us?

At Council, we’re proud of our region. We collaborate with community to achieve truly sustainable outcomes, enhance our enviable lifestyle, and create award-winning places and spaces that are uniquely Sunshine Coast. So, if you love it here as much as we do, and you want to shape our region for the future – you’ll want to join our team!

With the vision to be Australia’s most sustainable region - Connected. Liveable. Thriving, our region is a model of sustainability, where caring for our environment, creating vibrant communities and growing our local economy is a way of life.

About the Role

The Office of the Mayor provides a high level of support and advice to the Mayor in undertaking the leadership, advocacy, partnership and civic responsibilities of the position, working closely with Councillors and the Office of the CEO in delivering Council’s strategic priorities.

As Project Officer you will provide operational, project and coordination support to the Office of the Mayor. This diverse and fast-paced role offers the opportunity to contribute to key projects, research emerging issues, coordinate important communications and help ensure the Mayor and office team are equipped to deliver positive outcomes for the Sunshine Coast community.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide high-level administrative, operational and project support to the Office of the Mayor.
• Coordinate research, reports, correspondence, briefings and presentations on strategic and emerging issues.
• Support mayoral communications, including speech writing, social media and advocacy activities..
• Manage collaborative stakeholder relationships across Council and the community.

This position is based at  Sunshine Coast City Hall, in the heart of Maroochydore CBD. This state of the art and sustainable building is designed to achieve an innovative and collaborative workspace.

About you

• You bring qualifications in business, administration, project management, communications or a related discipline, or equivalent experience that demonstrates your ability to thrive in a complex support and coordination role.
• You are an organised and proactive professional with proven experience providing high-level administrative support, managing multiple priorities and delivering quality outcomes in fast-paced environments.
• Your exceptional written communication skills enable you to prepare professional reports, correspondence, briefings and presentations with accuracy, clarity and attention to detail.
• You build trusted relationships with stakeholders at all levels and use sound judgement, diplomacy and initiative to navigate sensitive matters while maintaining a positive, collaborative approach.

Our Culture & Employee Benefits

Council is committed to creating an inclusive, culturally diverse, healthy, skilled and dedicated workplace culture. As an employee you will enjoy a range of benefits and working styles to suit you:

• Wellbeing: Your wellbeing is important to us therefore we offer several different initiatives such as discounted health related memberships, fitness passport, employee assistance program and development opportunities. 
• Flexibility: We know it is important to balance life and work; therefore, we offer flexible working including a 9-day fortnight and a hybrid WFH model that help you be your best.
• Extras: Those extras make a difference therefore we offer salary packaging options on novated leases, superannuation, smartphones and devices.

How to apply

Your written application should include:

• A 1-2 page cover letter demonstrating your ability to fulfil the mandatory and desirable requirements on the Position Profile. Keep the key responsibilities in mind when addressing these criteria; and
• A current resume or curriculum vitae.

Once you have these two documents ready, click ‘Apply Now’ and follow the prompts to complete your application.

Further Information

Helpful information to assist you in completing your application is available on the Sunshine Coast Council website.

To learn more about Council’s vision and projects, you can view the Corporate Plan 2025-2030.

For specific enquiries contact Kate Hastings during business hours on 0428 811 914.

We're working hard to create an inclusive workplace that reflects the diverse community we serve. If you require adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process, please reach out to the Recruitment Team [email protected].

At Sunshine Coast Council, we embrace differences in gender, age, ethnicity, race, cultural background including First Nations, disability, religion and sexual orientation. To deliver the best service to our region we want a workforce that reflects the diverse community that we serve. Sunshine Coast Council strongly encourages all suitable applicants to apply for this role.