Strategic Projects Support Officer

SCONE

Temporary Part Time (21 hours per week up to 12months)

As the Strategic Projects Support Officer, you’ll play a key role in supporting the Manager Strategic Assets and broader Department to keep important projects, priorities and day-to-day operations moving forward.

You’ll be at the centre of the action, coordinating meetings, preparing reports and correspondence, managing records, tracking priorities and providing high-quality administrative and project support across a diverse range of activities.

With your strong organisational skills, attention to detail and customer-focused approach, you’ll confidently juggle competing priorities, build positive working relationships and help turn plans into action. It’s a varied and rewarding role where your contribution will help the team stay connected, organised and focused on delivering great outcomes for our community.

What’s on offer:

• A salary range from $1318.70 to 1476.90 per 35 hour week (based on relevant skills and experience) + 12% superannuation
• Annual Leave entitlements
• Generous uniform allowance
• Access to Long Service Leave after five years
• Training and upskilling opportunities
• Salary sacrifice options

What we need from you:

• Strong administrative, organisational and time management skills, with confidence managing multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a genuine commitment to providing great customer service.
• A keen eye for detail and the ability to prepare accurate, professional correspondence, reports and business papers.
• Confidence using Microsoft Office, records management systems, databases and other business systems.
• Experience providing support across projects, contracts, procurement and/or grant administration.
• Strong relationship-building skills and the ability to work effectively with a diverse range of internal and external stakeholders.
• A proactive, dependable and solutions-focused approach, with the initiative to work independently while contributing positively to the broader team.
• Experience in Local Government, engineering or a technical environment would be an advantage.
• Qualifications in Business, Administration, Local Government or a related discipline would be well regarded.
• A current unrestricted driver’s licence.

About us:

Council is a progressive and caring organisation where all our employees work together to deliver quality services to support our community. We strive to make a difference and add value to the lives of our community. Everything we do is underpinned by the values of the organisation and staff, which are honest, open and accountable, having mutual respect for all people and cultures, ensuring we deliver on our commitments, providing efficient, effective and reliable services to ensure staff and community safety and to provide improved environmental responsibility.

Located in the picturesque Upper Hunter, our shire encompasses the townships of Merriwa, Murrurundi, Aberdeen and Scone. All great places to live and work, come and see for yourself!

Job Description:

Closing Date: Tuesday 15 September 2026

Enquiries and Further Information:

Give the People & Culture team a call on 02 6540 1*** or e-mail **@upperhunter.nsw.gov.au to discuss this opportunity.

How to Apply:

We encourage all applicants to apply online and attach their cover letter and resume by the closing date by clicking “Apply for this job” or through Council’s website - upperhunter.nsw.gov.au.  

We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and value diversity and inclusion in our workplace. We encourage all applicants, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, LGBTIQ and culturally diverse communities to join Council.
Council will provide reasonable adjustments for individuals with disability throughout the recruitment process. If you identify as a person with disability and require adjustments to the application, recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, please advise via **@upperhunter.nsw.gov.au or 02 65401*** to discuss.