Program Support Officer

Excellent opportunity for an organised administrative professional

Your new company
Our client is one of Queenslands largest local government organisations, delivering essential services and infrastructure that support the growth and development of the community. An exciting opportunity has become available for an experienced Program Support Officer to join a high-performing Major Projects Planning team based in Brisbane CBD.Your new role
Reporting to the Manager Major Projects Planning (Transport Assets and Operations), you will provide high-level administrative and program support to ensure the smooth operation of the team. This is a varied and fast-paced role that will see you coordinating executive support activities, managing schedules, and assisting with governance and document management functions.
Key responsibilities include:

• Managing the Manager's calendar and coordinating appointments and meetings
• Providing executive administrative support to senior leadership
• Coordinating tasks, actions and follow-up activities across the team
• Organising and facilitating meetings, including agenda preparation and scheduling
• Supporting governance processes and maintaining accurate records
• Managing and maintaining electronic documents and filing systems
• Liaising with internal stakeholders to ensure deadlines and priorities are met
• Providing general administrative and operational support to the Major Projects Planning team

What you'll need to succeed

• Previous experience providing executive or senior administrative support
• Strong organisational and time management skills with the ability to manage competing priorities
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Experience coordinating meetings, calendars and stakeholder engagement activities
• Strong attention to detail and document management capabilities
• Proficiency across Microsoft Office applications, particularly Outlook, Word and Excel
• The ability to work independently while supporting a collaborative team environment
• A background within government, infrastructure, transport, engineering or project environments will be highly regarded but is not essential.

What you'll get in return

• 6-month contract opportunity commencing 24 August 2026
• Attractive hourly rate
• Full-time hours, 36.25-hour work week
• Convenient Brisbane CBD location at Brisbane Square
• Opportunity to work within a large-scale infrastructure and transport planning environment
• Collaborative and professional team culture
• Valuable exposure to major projects and local government operations

  Please note that a satisfactory Criminal History Check will be required prior to commencement.

  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 email me directly on liz.gear@hays.com.au
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