Senior Project Support Officer - Strategic Planning

Senior Project Support Officer - Strategic Planning
FULL TIME
PLANNING, DEVELOPMENT AND ENVIRONMENT

The Scenic Rim is a region of opportunity surrounded by World Heritage-listed national parks and is well renowned for its breathtaking scenery, agricultural and tourism industries, whilst situated close to the major centres of Brisbane, Ipswich, Toowoomba, and the Gold Coast.
At Scenic Rim Regional Council, we deliver community services and infrastructure to the region's population of approximately 50,000. With a diverse team exceeding 470 employees, we are committed to shaping a progressive future for our community through collaboration, integration, and innovation. We are proudly an equal opportunity employer that embraces diversity, and a workplace underpinned by shared ethos and values.

About this opportunity
Provide effective administrative and project support to the Coordinator Strategic Planning and Strategic Planning Team, including assisting with financial, operational and organisational administration to support the day to day functions of the Strategic Planning Team.
Provide administrative support in the preparation and coordination of reports, agendas, minutes, correspondence, strategic planning documents, public consultation activities and community engagement, including attending meetings and recording information as required to support departmental objectives.
Undertake research, information gathering, data entry, record keeping and basic quality assurance activities to support the Planning and Development Department and assist with the coordination and delivery of council projects and continuous improvement activities.
The position is based in Beaudesert, but you may be required to work from any of Council’s offices (Boonah and Tamborine Mountain) or facilities within the Scenic Rim.

Additionally, you’ll also …
• Prepare and maintain project management documentation including project plans and work programs, and associated reporting in appropriate applications and systems as well as provide any additional assistance with interpretation and reporting on project activities as required.
• Ensure allocated tasks and reporting requirements are consistently completed within the agreed timeframes and to a high standard.
• Represent Council professionally and effectively when liaising with internal and external stakeholders and promote Council’s interests and objectives at all times.
• Monitor systems, identify issues and work towards solutions by contributing to procedures and processes thereby ensuring continuous improvement and enhancement of systems and work practices across the Department.

About you…
• Tertiary qualification in Planning, Project Management, or relevant discipline or extensive equivalent demonstrable experience.
• Experience preparing reports, correspondence, documentation and maintaining accurate records.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail including high quality proof-reading and editing skills to ensure communications and reports meet organisational standards.
• Sound knowledge of the Local Government Act, Planning Act 2016, Planning Regulation 2017, Environmental Protection Act and the Local Laws and Policies of Council.
• Experience providing high-level administrative and project support within a complex organisational environment.

What’s in it for you?
Scenic Rim Regional Council is an innovative employer, offering flexible working arrangements and a collaborative team environment. This position comes with a salary range of $86,992.20 - $92,927.73, and up to 13% employer superannuation contribution and much more.

How to apply..
If this sounds like the position for you, don’t delay - Apply now!
1. Check out the position description and further information available at Careers with Council – Scenic Rim Regional Council.
2. Submit a covering letter that tells us why YOU WANT this role. Ensure to include your skills, experience and suitability addressing the 'About you' criteria. Be passionate! Be creative! Be specific! Max 2 pages.
3. Attach your resume that provides a clear statement of your working history, relevant skills and key achievements (including specific examples of what you’ve done in the past). Your resume should include the names of at least three current/ recent referees. At least two referees must be current or recent supervisors/managers you have worked for during the past two years.

Applications close: 12noon Tuesday 8 September 2026
For more information contact ••••@scenicrim.qld.gov.au

Council is an equal opportunity employer and offers a smoke free work environment.