About the role

As the Recreation and Trails Project Support Officer, you’ll play a key role in supporting the planning, coordination, and delivery of recreation and trail projects that enhance active living across the Yarra Ranges community. You’ll assist Project Managers with everything from funding applications and milestone reporting to stakeholder engagement and strategic documentation, ensuring projects are delivered smoothly and aligned with community needs. This dynamic role also involves liaising with internal teams, external partners, and the community to keep projects on track and communication flowing.

• This is a full-time temporary position until March 2027 (secondment backfill) (38 hours per week).

• This is a Band 5 role with a salary range between $78,146 and $90,979 per annum, plus superannuation. Benefits of working with us:

• Support work-life balance with your choice of monthly or fortnightly rostered day off.

• Hybrid working arrangements.

• 20 weeks paid primary caregiver leave (6 weeks for secondary caregivers) plus other generous leave options such as family planning and menstrual and menopause leave.

Experience and skills we’re looking for

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Strong organisational skills to support project planning, coordination, and timely delivery.

• Experience preparing funding applications, milestone reports, and strategic documentation.

• Attention to detail to ensure project documentation and reporting meets required standards.

• Excellent communication skills for engaging stakeholders and maintaining clear project updates.

• A proactive approach to problem-solving and keeping projects aligned with community needs.

• Ability to collaborate effectively with internal teams, external partners, and community members.

If you have some but not all these skills or experience, we still encourage you to apply. Especially if you have the right attitude and willingness to learn.

How to apply

Please ensure you submit your application via our jobs portal by clicking ‘Apply’. Include a resume and cover letter with your application. In your cover letter, tell us about your experience, skills, and why you would like to work with us here at Yarra Ranges Council.

Applications close 11.59pm, Friday 22 August 2025.

Contact person: Paul Goodison, Project Manager - Yarra Valley Trail, 03 9294 6651.

If you need support with your application or have accessibility needs, please call the contact person above or email us at [email protected].

Applicants who progress past the interview stage must complete pre-employment checks. These checks will include a Police Check, plus a Working with Children Check.

About Yarra Ranges Council

Yarra Ranges Council committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone is welcome. We encourage people of all genders, cultures, backgrounds, and abilities to apply for jobs with us. We support flexible work arrangements, including full-time, part-time, hybrid, and job-sharing options to meet your needs and suit your life.

Yarra Ranges Council is a child safe organisation and is committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people in our community. We are committed to protecting children from abuse in accordance with the Victorian Child Safe Standards.