Project & Administration Support Officer

Regulatory Services Project and Administration Support Officer to provide the department with high level admin

Your new company 

City of Palmerston’s vision is to create ‘A Place for People’, where we focus on our strengths to ensure our City thrives into the future. 

Our community is at the centre of everything we do. In achieving this, we contribute to the vision which:

• Palmerston is a welcoming, vibrant family city that fosters diversity and unity.
• In Palmerston, everyone belongs; and
• In Palmerston, everyone feels safe.

Your new role 

The Regulatory Services Project and Administration Support Officer will provide the department with high level administrative knowledge and business support in a timely and accurate manner.  

Working with the Manager of Regulatory Services and the Regulatory Services team, the Project and Administration Support Officer will provide administrative support for the delivery of the Council’s projects. This includes general administrative duties, research, collating information, and assistance with project management activities. Activities include but are not limited to general Administration Support, records management, customer service, meeting agenda, minute preparation, diary management and assistance in the administrative application of regulatory activities.  

The Project and Administration Support Officer role will provide supporting and fostering constructive behaviours, innovative continuous improvement in service delivery, and adding value to the achievement of the Council’s core business objectives. The council’s capital delivery, including supporting project managers and assisting in contractor management activities and supervision.

What you'll need to succeed 

• Certificate IV or higher qualifications in business administration with demonstrated experience in a similar role
• Demonstrated experience in undertaking contract and project administration
• Demonstrated experience in the interpretation of contracts and contractual requirements 
• Knowledge of relevant governance and legislative requirements 
• Demonstrated an ability to manage and present information with high attention to detail, accuracy and confidentiality. 
• Demonstrated high level customer service skills. 
• Demonstrated proficient computer skills. 

The ability and proven experience to build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders

What you need to do now 

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.

If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.