About the Authority:

u&u Recruitment Partners is proud to represent the Games Independent Infrastructure and Coordination Authority (GIICA), a pivotal organisation laying the foundations for the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games and beyond. GIICA will deliver 17 new and upgraded venues, from Brisbane’s Main Stadium to key sporting infrastructure across the state. GIICA are building a legacy that transcends the Games, transforming Queensland to ensure we thrive on the world stage showcasing our vision, culture and lifestyle.

Inclusivity, innovation, and collaboration are at the core of GIICA’s operations. Employees have the opportunity to work in a forward-thinking, dynamic environment where diverse perspectives are embraced.

The Opportunity:

This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to one of Queensland's largest infrastructure programs. As a Project Officer, you will provide comprehensive project and administrative support, ensuring effective coordination of administration activities and systems, including records management.

Your work will be pivotal in ensuring the seamless planning, coordination, and delivery of infrastructure projects outlined in the 2032 Delivery Plan. By collaborating with various stakeholders, you will support the successful delivery of major venues, contributing to the legacy of the Games and shaping Queensland's future.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide active contribution to the administration of complex government infrastructure projects, including working with program and project teams, consultants and/or multi-disciplinary teams to ensure risks are effectively managed and key program project milestones are achieved.
• Coordinate office administration activities and systems including supporting the Director and team, and ensuring documentation is stored and maintained accurately within the records management systems.
• Provide secretariat support for project and program governance, including project control groups and working groups, committees, forums, events, roundtables, including managing meeting logistics, agendas, detailed minutes and action items.
• Establish and maintain effective networks with internal and external stakeholders including across three tiers of government, peak industry and sporting bodies and business associations.
• Contribute to, and coordinate program and project reporting, briefings, submissions, board papers and other materials and other correspondence in line with governance frameworks, ensuring the integrity of sensitive documentation and information.
• Undertake research and analysis on a range of topics to support key functional areas in developing solutions, proposals, and recommendation.

Required Experience:

• Experience working within a project environment including the coordination of documentation and correspondence, reporting, risk management and procurement activities;
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities to handle complex tasks effectively;
• Exceptional attention to detail and demonstrated success in high-accuracy roles;
• The ability to build rapport with a diverse range of stakeholders, including senior leaders;
• Flexibility to adapt and thrive in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment; and
• Previous experience within a infrastructure/construction program environment will be highly regarded.

Benefits:

Join the Games Independent Infrastructure and Coordination Authority team and be part of an iconic project that will shape Queensland’s future:

• Full time, 5-year contract with possible extension;
• Competitive salary package;
• Flexible working arrangements, including working up to two days remote;
• Opportunity to work on high-profile projects as part of the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games; and
• Unique professional experiences tied to Queensland’s largest infrastructure program.

How to Apply

Candidates are asked to submit a current CV and a maximum one-page cover letter (referring to the role description), outlining your relevant experience in similar roles, and how you believe you are the right person for this position.

Applications close Friday 25th July 4pm AEST. We encourage candidates to apply early, as we will be reviewing applications as they are received.

For more information or a confidential discussion please contact Celine Di Lauro at u&u on [email protected], quoting reference number 41896.

Additional information:

• Criminal history check;
• Evidence of your right to work in Australia;
• Disclosure of any previous serious disciplinary action taken against you; and
• Disclosure of any employment as a lobbyist (must be provided within one month of taking up the appointment).

• A probationary period of 3 months will apply.
• Successful applicants will be required to undergo pre-employment checks as part of our recruitment and selection process, which may include the following:

At u&u Recruitment Partners, we value diversity, equity and inclusion. We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and people with disability.

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