Moree Plains Shire Council is seeking a highly motivated individual to work within the Regional Activation Unit.

• Temporary up to two (2) years, Full-Time – 35 hours per week OR open to negotiating part-time hours 
• Location - Moree
• Attractive Salary ranging from $75,415.60 up to $86,717.80 (PLUS superannuation) depending on qualifications and experience
• Salary packaging options
• Rostered day off every 3 weeks - an extra 17 days off a year!

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Regional Activation Projects Officer will be responsible for supporting Council’s role in local economic development and Council’s interface with major economic infrastructure projects, in particular, the Melbourne to Brisbane Inland Rail Project (Inland Rail), the Moree Special Activation Precinct (SAP) and associated regional activation activities. 

Salary and conditions will be in accordance with the Local Government (State) Award 2023.

Further details about the role can be found in the Position Description. 

ABOUT YOU

Council is looking for someone who has the following qualities, experience and/or qualifications: 

• Cert IV or Business Administration, Project Management or Marketing and Communication, or equivalent relevant to the position. (Applicants who do not hold the relevant qualification but with equivalent relevant professional experience, may be considered in some instances, however, a lower salary may apply).
• Minimum one year of experience working in a project environment or managing projects.
• Extensive experience in business administration functions, customer service and internal and external stakeholder liaison.
• Strong writing, editing and proofreading skills with exceptional attention to detail in relation to spelling, grammar, punctuation and consistency when completing final edits of documents.
• High level of accuracy in processing of data and conducting financial transactions.
• Excellent computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, with the ability to correctly format professional documents, use the internet for research, communicate effectively through emails and develop and utilise spreadsheets and databases.
• Experience in coordinating customer responses with critical deadlines.

BENEFITS OF WORKING FOR COUNCIL

• Long service leave after 5 years of employment.
• Flexible working arrangements with a rostered day off every 3 weeks - an extra 17 days off a year!
• Salary packaging opportunities to maximise take home pay
• 11.5% employer contribution to superannuation.
• 4 weeks annual leave with the ability to purchase additional annual leave.
• 15 days sick leave.
• Educational assistance for career development.
• Subsidised corporate wardrobe.  

HOW TO APPLY

Please address the selection criteria below.  All applications must be made online only.  

To maximise your chance of gaining an interview for this position, it is important that you address the essential and desirable criteria. To find out more, please read Moree Plains Shire Council's guidelines & Checklist for job applicants. 

This position closes at 11:59pm Tuesday 1 October 2024.

Further information regarding the online application process may be obtained by contacting Council’s Human Resources Team on (02) 67 573 342 or via email jobs@mpsc.nsw.gov.au

Our commitment to safety:

Moree Plains Shire Council is committed to safety. A pre-employment health check and a three-month probationary period apply to all positions. All employees are subject to drug and alcohol screening at the pre-employment health screening and random testing will occur throughout the probationary period.

Moree Plains Shire Council is committed to the principles and practices of Equal Employment Opportunity and Cultural Diversity.