The details:

Be a part of the economic development direction for City of Moreton Bay and drive a Bigger, Bolder, Brighter future for the local residents over the next 20 years. As the third largest local government area in Australia and one of the fastest growing, Moreton Bay boasts a regional economy of $17 billion with our strategy set to grow this to $40 billion by 2041, with 16,000 new businesses and 100,000 new jobs.

Keen to be part of this? 

We are on the search for a Senior Project Officer to join our Industry Advancement function of the team, focused on supporting the delivery of City of Moreton Bay’s new “Business Boost” package program of work.  We'll look to you to:

• Undertake targeted research to assist the assigned “Business Boost” project leads.
• Assist in developing budgets, schedules, scope statements, and project plans.
• Act as a key point of contact for this project, and foster and maintain stakeholder relationships to help drive a collaborative and integrated approach.
• Provide proactive and up to date project progress reporting.
• Support project leads as required with administrative requirements, and scheduling, facilitating and documenting stakeholder meetings.

Click here to view the Position Description and to read more about our Regional Economic Development Strategy (REDS)

About you

We are seeking an exceptional communicator with a genuine interest in being part of delivering an economic development project that will make a positive impact on the local businesses in our City.

You will be driven by making those people connections that foster genuine collaboration, and be confident in facilitating small work groups to elicit opinions and gain buy in.

You will be able to demonstrate your strong project management and organisational skills with experience in developing project plans, reports and delivering outcomes.

We are a collaborative, innovative thinking team driving positive enhancements for the businesses of our growing city... now is a great time to join!

Why City of Moreton Bay?

What you do with your life matters. It’s the same with your career.

We’re the third-largest council in Australia and one of the fastest-growing areas. As Australia’s newest city, we’re building something that’s never been done before: a new kind of city, inspired and empowered by a new kind of council.

This is your opportunity to develop skills and experience in a truly unique place, at a truly unique point in time.

At City of Moreton Bay, we’re focused on the vital work we do today. But we’re also focused on the future. On what can be – for our city, our Council and your career.

Here’s what you’ll love about a career with us:

• See it. To build a city of the future, first, you have to see it. The polycentric city we’re building will bring greater prosperity, sustainability and affordability to our region. This is your chance to contribute to something that’s never been done before.
• Shape it. You’ll get hands-on in a rewarding career, serving and strengthening our communities for today and tomorrow. Our work is diverse, interesting and it matters – and it’s yours to shape and own.
• Live it. Contribute to the city you and your family want to live in and enjoy the lifestyle you deserve. And if you don’t live here, you’ll still find pride and connection in so many ways with our successful, resilient team.

You’ll also enjoy a range of other benefits:

• Find a better work-life balance with a nine-day (72.5-hour) fortnight, plus a hybrid, flexible working environment with some work-from-home days.
• Advance your skills and career through our Study, Training And Research Scheme (STARS).
• Make your pay go further with salary packaging options on novated leases, superannuation payments, smartphones and devices.
• Prioritise your health and wellbeing with discounted health insurance, free annual flu vaccinations and our Fitness Passport Program.
• Get support when you and your family need it most with our 24/7 confidential counselling service and Mates in Construction program.
• Our Caboolture and Strathpine offices have local parking on site and are close to public transport networks, making for an easy commute.

Ready for a career that matters?

Join City of Moreton Bay, and help shape our city of the future.

Click on the 'Apply Now' button below to complete your online application. Please upload a current resume that demonstrates how you meet the requirements for this role.  You will also have the option to add a cover letter should you wish.

As part of the recruitment process, applicants will be required to undergo a National Criminal History Check.

To obtain further details please contact our Careers team at careers@moretonbay.qld.gov.au. 

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Your Future City.
See it. Shape it. Live It.