Job Description

Personnel Area: City Planning Economic Development Services

Branch: 2032 Global Relations and Economic Partnerships

Salary Range: Band 4 $89,207 - $95,764 + Superannuation (Remuneration stated is for the full-time positions)

Work type: Permanent Full-time

Location: Brisbane Square and Flexible Work Arrangements

Our Business

Brisbane City Council is Australia’s largest local government and one of the nation's most diverse and dynamic organisations Guided by Brisbane Vision 2031, Council is focused on delivering innovative, high performing services that provide exceptional value for residents, businesses and visitors while shaping Brisbane as Australia's lifestyle capital.

Our Branch

Brisbane is emerging as a global city, primed to capitalise on the economic opportunities arising from our strong domestic and international partnerships.

By leveraging these connections, 2032 Global Relations and Economic Partnerships (2032GREP) Branch within City Planning and Economic Development Services, aims to stimulate the local economy, expand global presence, and guide strategic decisions to shape the city’s legacy leading up to 2032 and beyond.

The Role

We're looking for a highly organised and proactive Project Support Officer to provide administrative and operational support to our Economic Growth & Development team.

In this role, you'll be a core member of the team, helping to coordinate activities, maintain systems and processes, prepare documentation, support meetings and events, and ensure projects and programs run smoothly. You'll work closely with Senior Officers and project leads, providing reliable day-to-day support across a broad range of economic development initiatives that benefit Brisbane's businesses and communities. The role also includes contributing to the daily operations of Council's co-working space, helping to create a professional and welcoming environment for users and stakeholders.

No two days will be the same. You may be preparing presentations and reports, maintaining stakeholder databases, coordinating events and meetings, updating websites and intranet pages, supporting communications activities, managing correspondence, assisting with sponsorship administration, conducting research, or helping ensure project information is accurate and up to date.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys being organised, takes pride in delivering high-quality administrative support, and is looking to further develop their skills and experience within a supportive and collaborative team environment.

To be successful you will have:

• Experience in an administrative, business support, executive support or project support role
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities while maintaining a high level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with experience preparing correspondence, reports, presentations and meeting documentation
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build positive working relationships with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders
• A proactive and collaborative approach, with a willingness to support team priorities and contribute to positive outcomes
• Well-developed skills in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
• The ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team
• Sound judgement and the ability to manage sensitive and confidential information appropriately
• An eagerness to learn new systems, processes and ways of working.

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.

Benefits of working for Council: CLICK HERE

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.

This role will require a Criminal History Check.

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: Sunday, 11 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.