INTERNAL ONLY - PROJECT OFFICER

Personnel Area: Infrastructure Services 

Branch: Public Space Operations  

Salary Range: Band 6 $116,089 - $128,453 + Superannuation (Remuneration stated is for the full-time positions) 

Work type: Temporary Full-time 

Duration: Up to 2 years (Extension/s thereafter but not guaranteed). 

Location: Eagle Farm Regional Operations Centre  

Our Business  

Infrastructure Services (ISG) brings together Council's asset management, infrastructure planning, design, project management, construction, services, maintenance and transport operations activities.​ 

Public Space Operations branch is a service delivery, customer focused and commercially driven business that prides itself on keeping Brisbane’s streets and public spaces clean, green and safe for the enjoyment of residents and visitors alike.​​​​​​​ 

The Role  

We are seeking a proactive and organised Project Officer to coordinate projects, programs and improvement initiatives across Public Space Operations. This role will play a key part in supporting the Executive General Manager with Brisbane's Olympic and Paralympic readiness, as well as business transformation initiatives including Modern ERP (S/4HANA). 

Working closely with internal and external stakeholders, you will coordinate project activities, monitor milestones and risks, prepare reports and briefings, support operational readiness, and ensure project outcomes are delivered within agreed timeframes and resource constraints. You will also act as a key liaison between business stakeholders and project teams, supporting communication, training, stakeholder engagement and change readiness activities. 

To be successful you will have: 

• Demonstrated experience coordinating projects, programs or business improvement initiatives in a complex organisation 
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities, deadlines and competing demands 
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and relationship management skills, with the ability to work collaboratively across diverse teams 
• Well-developed project management skills, including project planning, monitoring, reporting and risk management 
• High-level written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare reports, presentations and briefings for a range of audiences 
• Strong analytical, research and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret information, develop recommendations and support decision-making 
• A collaborative approach and commitment to contributing to a positive, high-performing team culture through constructive feedback and continuous improvement. 

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. Use full stop only once to end bullets.  

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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. 

For more information: Please call Azerina Hukicevic, Talent Partner on 07 3178 5698. 

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: Thursday, 29 October 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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