INTERNAL ONLY - PROJECT OFFICER

Personnel Area: Community & the Arts Services 

Branch: Sport & Recreation 

Salary Range: Band 5 $98,778-$111,969 + Superannuation (Remuneration stated is for the full-time positions) 

Work type: Temporary Full-time (Part-time can be considered)  

Duration: Up to 2 years  

Location: Brisbane Square 

Our Branch 

The Sport and Recreation Branch plays a key role in supporting active, healthy and connected communities across Brisbane. The Branch works across planning, partnerships and service delivery to enable inclusive access to sport and recreation opportunities for people of all ages and abilities. 

Through collaboration with community organisations, clubs and internal stakeholders, the team helps create welcoming places and programs that encourage participation, wellbeing and social connection, while supporting the sustainable use of Council’s sport and recreation assets. 

The Role  

As the Project Officer, you will play a key role in administering funding agreements that support community infrastructure, sport and recreation projects across Brisbane. 

Working with internal and external stakeholders, you will coordinate funding agreement activities across a diverse portfolio of projects, including milestone management, assessment of documentation, payment processing and acquittal activities. You will support strong governance outcomes while ensuring funding obligations are met and project outcomes are delivered. 

Your ability to build effective stakeholder relationships, manage competing priorities and exercise sound judgement will contribute to the successful delivery of funded projects and the responsible management of public funds. 

Key responsibilities of the role include: 

• liaise with internal and external stakeholders to establish funding agreements that support community infrastructure and sport and recreation projects 
• develop funding agreement schedules, including milestone structures, payment arrangements and reporting requirements 
• prepare funding agreement documentation, reports, correspondence, briefing materials and recommendations to support approvals and business outcomes 
• monitor funding agreement obligations, deliverables and performance throughout the agreement lifecycle 
• provide advice and support to stakeholders regarding funding agreement requirements, obligations and associated Council processes 
• maintain accurate records and documentation to support governance, compliance and accountability requirements 
• identify opportunities to improve funding administration practices, processes and governance outcome experience in government or the private sector in a professional field relevant to small business support 
• ability to speak publicly with a passion for inspiring and motivating small business audiences.   

Benefits of working for Council include:  

• flexible working hours, and flexible arrangements  
• free gym and wellness centre  
• award winning superannuation fund  
• generous leave provisions  
• competitive salary.  

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How to apply: Click on the 'I’m interested' button to complete your online application. Please upload your tailored resume and covering letter (of no more than one page) demonstrating your suitability to the position. 

*Eligibility for internal only roles includes external applicants who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander and/or as a person living with a disability. Applicants from these groups are required to complete the diversity and inclusion questions on the application form to enable Council to determine eligibility. 

This role may require a Criminal History Check, or you may be required to undertake a pre-employment medical assessment to assess your ability to perform the genuine occupational requirements of the role. 

For more information: Please call Anna Bellis on 07 3178 1902. 

People from diverse backgrounds, including those living with a disability and/or Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, who may have questions about the recruitment process or working at Council, are encouraged to reach out to the contact above, who can connect you with a member of Council’s Diversity and Inclusion team. 

Application Closing Date: Wednesday 9th September 2026 at 11:55pm AEST. 

Brisbane City Council is a multi-award winning accessible and inclusive workplace where our people represent the diverse communities we serve, are supported, and can feel safe. Council has been awarded Employer of the Year at the National Disability Awards and has been recognised multiple times with ‘Gold Employer’ status from the Australian Workplace Equality Index for LGBTI inclusion. 

Council and its employees must follow the Public Sector Ethics Act 1994 (Qld) and the Code of Conduct. This means employees are expected to act with honesty, fairness, and always prioritise the public interest over personal or private gain. The Code of Conduct requires employees to openly disclose any other work they do outside of Council — including paid or unpaid employment, operating their own business or volunteering in certain circumstances — and to manage any conflicts of interest or other risks (such as fatigue) in a way that puts the public interest first. Maintaining employment outside Council does not preclude you from being considered for roles within Council. 

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