About the business

Mount Isa City Council provides employment for approximately 200 employees in a variety of full time, part time, contractual and casual positions.

These positions cover the full scope of Council operations from administration, financial, professional and technical roles to operational positions within the various sections.

About the role

The purpose of this position is to provide administration support to the Project Management Office and the Major Projects departments’ manager and staff. This position is required to assist the requisitioning of purchase orders, receipt invoices and process payment claims in accordance with contract requirements and with approval of the Superintendent direct Account Payable to process payment, setting up awarded Contracts in Contract Manager module, assist and collaborate with the Grant Funding Officer or Senior Project Managers/ Engineers with the administration of their projects, including preconstruction and project delivery phases of capital projects to ensure desired outcomes are achieved. The Project Support Officer also provides support to the project’s internal and external customers. You may be required to work between normal office environment, work depot, and construction sites.

Please read the Position Description for further information on the role.

About You

• Demonstrated time management skills, high level organisational skills, and the ability to work well within a team environment.

• Highly motivated with initiative to manage multiple tasks/ jobs and can prioritise activities of competing demand.

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with proven experience in an administrative focused role or similar.

• High level of computer skills with ability to acquire knowledge of various council software programs.

• Proven ability to deal with conflict in an effective manner with good public relations and customer service skills.

• Project management, business, contract administration, grant funding or financial certification/qualifications/ experiences will be highly advantageous.

What's in it for you?

When joining Mount Isa City Council, you are provided with pathways and opportunities to grow and achieve your potential. Eligible employees can access our Employee Assistance Program, elect to join our free Immunisation Program, and enjoy sporting reimbursement opportunities. Full-time employees receive 5 weeks annual leave (pro-rata to part-time employees, not applicable to casual employment) to enjoy time outside the workplace!

HOW TO APPLY

Fill out Application Form

Submit through Seek, or

Submit online at: https://www.mountisa.qld.gov.au/current-vacancies, or

Email Human Resources on [email protected]

Please note that:

Council undertakes a range of checks and assessment methods to assist in selection, including criminal history checks, pre-employment medical etc.

Mount Isa City Council is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Council strongly encourages all suitable applicants to apply for this role.

Applicants must be eligible to live and work within Australia.