Planned Resources are seeking a Project Administration Officer to join a western council on a short-term contract.
This person will be a proactive individual who will provide comprehensive administrative and project support to bolster the efforts of the Cultural Venues unit in achieving its business development goals. This role involves coordinating schedules, tracking progress, and facilitating communication with clients, consultants, and internal departments to ensure successful project outcomes.
Key Responsibilities:
- Offer efficient and confidential administrative assistance to the Team Leader and unit Leadership Team.
- Assist in organising various events and staff development programs, such as training workshops and network meetings.
- Collaborate in planning sessions to establish and maintain project schedules, with a focus on regular progress monitoring.
- Attend crucial meetings related to unit projects, documenting key actions and coordinating responses to stakeholder inquiries.
- Prepare high-quality written and verbal communications for diverse audiences, including presentations, reports, and correspondence.
- Manage contract administration tasks, including tender specifications, purchase orders, and invoice processing.
- Undertake additional duties as required, leveraging skills and capabilities to support team objectives.
To be successful for this role, you must display the below:
- Tertiary qualification in administration, local government, or relevant discipline
- Experience in provision of personal administrative assistance to a management position.
- Demonstrated advanced experience in MS Office, especially in creating, formatting & editing complex Word and Excel documents.
- Project Administration experience including project scheduling and reporting is desirable
- Customer service skills relevant to a busy service delivery environment.
For a confidential discussion regarding this and any other opportunities within Local Government, please contact Ash Fajerman on 0449 938 *** or email ************@plannedresources.com.au
Please note: only short-listed candidates will be contacted.