Project Support Officer

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Location
Malvern, Victoria
Category
Government & Defence
Salary
$54 - $54 Hourly
Posted
10-Sep-2026
Work type
Casual/Temp
Contact
Kyle Manton
Reference
191610
Project Support Officer 
Location: Malvern, VIC
Pay Rate:$54 per hour + Super
Hours: Part Time, 24 hours per week
Contract:  8-10 week temporary assignment with potential extension

An exciting opportunity is available for an experienced Project Support Officer to support the delivery of Stage Two of the Food and Garden Organics (FOGO) rollout within a highly regarded local government organisation.
Following the successful implementation of FOGO services to standalone properties, Council is now progressing the next phase of the project across multi-unit dwellings.
This role will provide critical administrative, data management and community engagement support to ensure the successful delivery of the program.

Key Responsibilities Site Visit Coordination & Support
  • Coordinate and schedule site visits with Owners Corporations and committee members.
  • Plan efficient visit routes and schedules across multiple locations.
  • Accompany Council officers during property inspections.
  • Document existing waste and bin arrangements onsite.
  • Record Owners Corporation and property details accurately.
Data Management & Reporting
  • Capture, maintain and report on project data and records.
  • Review Council property and rating systems for waste charge information.
  • Download and process online form responses.
  • Upload and maintain information within shared databases and project spreadsheets.
  • Ensure accurate record keeping and data entry across all project activities.
Administration & Customer Service
  • Provide professional customer service to residents, Owners Corporations and community stakeholders.
  • Draft correspondence, letters, emails, memos and project documentation.
  • Manage and triage project inbox enquiries.
  • Coordinate printing, mail-outs and distribution of project communications.
  • Save and maintain records within Council's records management system.
  • Assist with general project administration as required.
About You To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate:
  • Previous experience within Local Government.
  • Experience in project support, administration and/or customer service roles.
  • Knowledge of the waste management industry is highly regarded.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Excellent organisational and time management abilities.
  • High attention to detail and accuracy in data entry and record management.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Outlook and mapping tools/software.
  • The ability to walk between properties and conduct onsite visits as required.
  • A proactive approach and the ability to manage competing priorities.

If you are an experienced Project Support Officer with strong administrative and stakeholder engagement skills, we would love to hear from you.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.


At Chandler Macleod, we are committed to fostering a diverse workforce where everyone is welcome. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, neurodiverse, people living with a disability and the LGBTIQA+ community.

You can read more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion at https://www.chandlermacleod.com/diversity-and-inclusion.
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