The Details:

Join City of Moreton Bay in our Economic Development team and provide quality to support to deliver projects focused on shaping and enhancing our communities for today and tomorrow.

As a Project Officer, we will look to you to provide administrative support to the Economic Intelligence and Trade & Investment teams across a range of areas including:

• Support Economic and Business Initiatives: Assist with planning, delivery and evaluation of programs that promote industry development, business growth and regional economic advancement.
• Research and Reporting: Conduct research and contribute to quarterly reporting on project outcomes, industry trends and business opportunities to inform strategic decision-making.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Build and maintain effective relationships with internal teams, government agencies, industry bodies and community stakeholders to support collaborative outcomes.
• Event and Program Coordination: Organise and support events such as workshops, briefings, and seminars, including logistics, marketing, communications and stakeholder liaison.
• Administrative and Financial Support: Invoice processing, procurement support, data extraction and processing, CRM/database maintenance and credit card reconciliation.
• Customer Service and Satisfaction Monitoring: Respond to customer enquiries, manage satisfaction testing processes, and ensure timely follow-up and resolution of issues using Technology One and other systems.
• Process and Resource Improvement: Assist in reviewing and updating departmental processes, templates and resources to enhance efficiency, accuracy and service delivery.
• Team Coordination and Confidential Support: Manage meeting bookings, agendas and minutes; collaborate across teams to deliver seamless support while maintaining confidentiality and professionalism in sensitive matters.

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About you

We’re looking for a highly organised and detail-oriented professional with strong administrative skills and proven experience supporting the planning, delivery, and evaluation of programs or projects.

You’ll be an exceptional communicator who can confidently engage and build collaborative relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders. Experience with financial processing and supporting data extraction, combined with a meticulous eye for detail, will set you apart.

In addition to quickly adapting to new technologies, you’ll bring expertise in preparing high-quality business documents, including reports, presentations, and project materials.

Our Economic Development team is agile, dynamic, and proud of its reputation for delivering results. This role spans two key functions, so we’re seeking someone who can manage competing priorities, communicate workload effectively, and step in to assist wherever needed.

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 city. 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 Strathpine office has local parking on site and is 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.

City of Moreton Bay extends across the traditional lands of the Jinibara, Kabi Kabi, and Turrbal peoples, and we acknowledge and pay respects to our Traditional Custodians. We believe diversity of thought, background and experience creates better outcomes for our people and communities, and we strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people of all ages, genders, abilities and cultural backgrounds.