Assistant Project Officer

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Infrastructure | Main Administration Building, 25 Cedric Street
Closing date: 06/0+/2024

About Us

The Infrastructure Directorate is the City of Stirling’s largest and most diverse Directorate, managing many of the City’s important assets and services while delivering a multi-million-dollar portfolio of projects.

This Directorate is responsible for the ongoing delivery of the City’s sustainability program, as well as contributing heavily to the City of Stirling’s vibrant local economy, liveable neighbourhoods and thriving communities.

About the Position

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Assistant Project Officer to join our team under a 12 month Fixed-Term Contract. This position would ideally suit a university graduate or university student who is nearing the end of their studies. We are flexible and can offer casual or part-time work to work in with your studies. The successful candidate will support the Coordinator Building Projects in planning, executing, and finalizing projects according to strict deadlines and within budget. This role requires excellent organizational skills, strong communication abilities, and a proactive approach to problem-solving.

Key Responsibilities

Assist in the development and maintenance of project schedules and plans.
Coordinate project activities and ensure all project phases are documented appropriately.
Monitor project progress and provide regular updates to the Coordinator Building Projects.
Prepare and distribute project-related documents and reports.
Liaise with internal and external stakeholders to ensure project requirements are met.
Assist in the management of project budgets and resources.
Conduct research and gather data to support project planning and decision-making.
Perform administrative tasks as needed to support the project team.
About You

The following qualifications and experience are highly desired, but if you don’t tick all the boxes, you could still be a perfect fit for this role. Please apply, all applications will be considered.

Relevant Tertiary qualification or progression towards a relevant tertiary qualification to be completed in the next 12 months.
Previous experience in a project support role is advantageous.
Strong organizational and time management skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project).
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Attention to detail and a proactive attitude.
What We Offer

The City offers some great benefits including flexibility in when and where you work to ensure a work-life balance. You will also enjoy a range of other benefits including:

Free parking and easy public transport access
Superannuation matching of up to 6%
Professional development opportunities, including mentoring and training
Excellent leave entitlements including annual leave loading
50% discount on gym memberships at our Stirling leisure centres
Amazing in-house employee canteen
Employee health and wellness program and initiatives
Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family
Generous study assistance
Active social club
Employee recognition program
To be eligible to work for us, you need to provide, or have ability to obtain a:

A copy of Australian driving licence
National Police Clearance (valid within the last 3 months)
Pre-Employment Medical and DAS clearance
The right to work in Australia
More about Us

The City of Stirling is a diverse and thriving local government in Western Australia, with over 223,000 residents, spanning 30 suburbs, the City is a cosmopolitan, multicultural and economic hub.

With over 1,400 employees, the City embraces its diverse workforce by supporting work-life balance and offering opportunities for progression and development. Here at City of Stirling we celebrate and support inclusion and diversity.

We acknowledge the traditional custodians of the City of Stirling, the Wadjak People of the Nyoongar Nation, and the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples of Australia. We will act with compassion and respect towards all people and value people of all abilities, ages, religions, faiths, sexualities, gender identity and cultural backgrounds.