Project Officer - Economic Development

Salary:

$42 - 42

/ Hour

Contract Type:

Temporary

Location:

Brisbane - QLD

Industry:

Business Support

Reference:

3917376

Contact Name:

McCauley Hughes

Contact Email:

mccauley@publicsectorpeople.com.au

Date Published:

08-May-2025

Public Sector People is recruiting for a Project Officer - Economic Development on behalf of a Local Government Department. This role is a temporary position..

About the role:

As a Project Support Officer supporting the Economic Development department, you will assist in planning and executing initiatives that support local economic growth and priority industries. You will contribute administrative support to a team focused on growing the local region by identifying and responding to industry needs, and providing support for new business opportunities.

Benefits of the Role:

3-Month Contract
North Brisbane Location
$42.21 per hour + Super
36.25 Hours per week
Flexible start/finish times for the right candidate

Key Responsibilities:

Support the planning and implementation of initiatives aimed at fostering local economic growth and strengthening key industries based on identified needs.
Conduct research and analysis to identify opportunities that promote industry progress and enable businesses to drive regional development.
Develop and nurture relationships with internal teams, external stakeholders, government agencies, and industry organisations.
Offer comprehensive administrative assistance and marketing, including coordinating events such as workshops, seminars, and briefings for key stakeholders.
Manage economic development records, databases, and assist with various administrative and financial management duties.

About You:

Previous Government experience in Local, State or Federal Government desirable
Tertiary qualifications in Economics, Marketing and/or Certificate III in Business Administration or relevant experience
Experience in Event Management or Marketing Software highly beneficial (e.g. Swift Digital, Eventbrite, SurveyMonkey, Mail Chimp etc)
CRM Experience highly beneficial
Drivers License and own car preferrable
Ability to quickly and accurately navigate multiple systems
Well-developed interpersonal and written communication skills

*** Please submit your CV in WORD format ***

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