Project Support Officer - Stronger Places, Stronger People (SPSP)

About this Opportunity

• Fixed Term (Until 18/12/2026), Full Time
• Office of The Vice-Chancellor and President
• CQUniversity Rockhampton
• Higher Education Worker Level 5
• Total Remuneration $92,833 to $104,427 pa (including salary of $78,446 to $88,243 plus 17% superannuation and leave loading)

Join an organisation with an unbreakable belief that quality education, training and research should be available to everyone – regardless of background, location or life circumstances.

Stronger Places, Stronger People (SPSP) is a community-led, collective impact initiative, stewarded by the Australian Government in partnership with state and territory governments and 10 communities across Australia. It seeks to disrupt disadvantage and create better futures for children and their families through locally tailored and evidence-driven solutions to local problems, in partnership with local people.

Working at CQUniversity

In this exciting new role, you will collaborate with the Manager SPSP to establish and implement the initiative for the Capricornia region in alignment with the Grant Funding Schedule.

You will have the freedom to think creatively while working in a supportive and collaborative environment. Join our dynamic team and play a crucial role in driving social change in the Capricornia Region.

Key Responsibilities:

• Action Plan Maintenance: Track and update action and support plans, ensuring all tasks are completed within required timeframes.
• Event Coordination: Organise project meetings, workshops, and events, coordinating logistics, catering, and scheduling in collaboration with the administration and finance team.
• Stakeholder Management: Build and maintain strong professional relationships with internal and external stakeholders, acting as a primary point of contact.
• Process Development: Support the Capricornia SPSP Team in creating processes and tools that enhance project and event management for timely delivery.

Be Rewarded

• 6 weeks annual leave 
• Generous carers and parental leave 
• 17% superannuation (with a choice of joining an award-winning superfund)
• Flexible and inclusive work / life balance
• Fantastic staff professional / career development opportunities
• Access to an Employee Assistance Program

Position Requirements

• Proficiency in MS Office suite and relevant project management tools.
• Experience in project support/coordination roles, preferably in community or social services.
• Excellent communication (oral and written) and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, Australian South Sea Islander peoples and culturally and linguistically diverse communities.
• A relevant degree or associate diploma (Business Administration /Project Management etc.)
• Ability to undertake local and/or and interstate travel and work outside the normal span of hours from time to time to attend events.
• Hold a current C Class driver’s licence.
• Hold or eligible to hold a current Working with Children Check (Blue Card).

Position Description

For further information about this position, please refer to the Position Description.

Apply today for a career that changes lives

Applications Close: 11:59pm, Sunday, 27th October 2024. 

Job Requisition ID: 5202

Contact Details: 

avc-rockhampton@cqu.edu.au

When submitting your application, please include: Your Current CV or Resume, and a 1-2 page Cover Letter highlighting your relevant skills, experience and suitability for the position. Please note, applicants for the position must have full time work rights.

CQUniversity is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes diversity in the workplace. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and CQUniversity’s domestic and international student graduates with post-study work rights are encouraged to apply.