Senior Project Officer

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Senior Project Officer

Job No: COG2019

Location: Bundall

Employment Status: Full Time

No. of Vacancies: 1

Closing Date:

17 Aug 2026 AEST

• Full Time | 9-day fortnight | 36 hours

• From $101,616 plus Superannuation

• Position Brief - Senior Project Officer

About the team

The Utilities Facilities Delivery team manages the planning and delivery of all capital works projects across sewage treatment plants, including new infrastructure, upgrades, and renewals. Operating across the City’s four sewerage treatment plants, the team is responsible for delivering safe, reliable, high-quality, and cost-effective utilities infrastructure aligned with the City of Gold Coast’s strategic goals and High-Performance Principles.

Through a multidisciplinary approach, the team integrates safety and wellbeing into every stage of project delivery, from design through to construction and commissioning. A strong emphasis is placed on achieving positive community outcomes while ensuring long-term sustainability and resilience of essential infrastructure.

About the role

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented professional to support the Project Manager in the safe delivery of a major sewage treatment plant (STP) upgrade as well as emergent and renewal projects within STPs.

Responsibilities include:

• Support the coordination and delivery of STP major, renewal and emergent works, ensuring safety, quality, and timeliness

• Act as a key liaison between contractors, vendors, and internal stakeholders to enable smooth project execution

• Conduct site inspections and provide actionable insights to support project outcomes

• Contribute to continuous improvement of processes, safety systems, and service delivery

• Manage stakeholder enquiries and assist in resolving issues with practical, value-driven solutions.

We’re looking for people who have:

• Certificate IV in Project Management or relevant experience

• C Class Driver’s License

• Experience in infrastructure, utilities, or wastewater/sewerage treatment environments

• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work collaboratively in a team environment

• Experience with site-based inspections or project support activities

• Commitment to continuous improvement and delivering efficient, high-quality outcomes.

Be part of shaping the Gold Coast’s future

The Gold Coast is inspired by lifestyle and driven by opportunity. We are the second largest Council in Australia.

We care about being the most flexible government organisation in Australia. We have a range of benefits to help you create the right balance:

• 9-day fortnight

• Flexible work arrangements to suit your lifestyle, including hybrid/work from home options, flexible working hours and locations

• Personal and professional development courses

• Access to 350+ fitness facilities through Fitness Passport

• 4 free confidential counselling sessions a year for you or an immediate family member

• 1 free nutritionist and financial advice session per year

We pride ourselves on our shared mission of being a high-performing, customer-focused organisation which delivers value-for-money services to the community.

How to apply To submit your application, please click apply now and complete the application form . You will be required to upload your resume and a cover letter (no more than two pages) outlining how your skills, experience and personal attributes will enable you to be successful in this role. Please note that you may also be asked to provide relevant qualifications, where applicable.

Contact Person    Tiffen Roberts

Contact Email       troberts2@goldcoast.qld.gov.au

Closing Date         Monday 17th August 2026  /11:59pm AEDT

Our selection process may include a one-way video interview via Criteria, a face-to-face or virtual interview via Microsoft Teams, reference checks via Xref and additional checks including police checks, employment history checks, qualification checks, pre-employment medical reviews and drug and alcohol testing.

We’re committed to creating a diverse workplace and inclusive culture. We take pride in people who align with our high-performance principles. We believe that the diverse makeup of our workforce reflects the community we serve. We consider all qualified candidates for employment, irrespective of race, age, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, or other protected characteristics by law.

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