THE OPPORTUNITY

We’re seeking an experienced administrator or project officer to step into the Project Officer role for an estimated contract period of up to August 2026.
This role plays a vital role in supporting the overall administration of the Holiday Parks section, including providing executive assistant support to the Holiday Parks Section Manager through diary management, business papers, reporting, and management of data kept in corporate systems.

Alongside the administrative functions of this role, you will also provide project and administration support to the broader Holiday Parks leadership team.

• This is a contract opportunity – working full-time 35 hours / week for a period of up to August 2026.
• Base Salary Range: $69,600 to $81,716 pa based on 35 hours / week + 12% superannuation + $2,464 retention allowance
• You will be working from Port Stephens Koala Sanctuary

Some of the key responsibilities within this role are listed in the position description here – view the position description.

READY TO APPLY? HERE’S WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

• Applications Close: Midnight, Sunday, 31 August 2025
• Contact: Janelle Gardner, Holiday Parks Section Manager, on (02) 4988 0906, or Brooke Tisdell, Talent Acquisition Advisor, on (02) 4988 0589
• For information on our recruitment process, and what we look for in an application, please visit our Careers page on our website for ‘How to Apply’
• To complete your online application, you will be asked to upload a copy of your resume and provide responses to questions which are based on the criteria listed in the Position Description and our organisation Values
• We’re a 2024 Circle Back Initiative Employer – we commit to respond to every applicant
• We’ve partnered with the Veterans Employment Program to support veterans finding suitable, sustainable and meaningful employment
• Port Stephens Council adheres to the principles of a child safe organisation and supports children and young people having safe and welcoming experience in our community, accessing our facilities and in our care
• We acknowledge the Worimi as the original Custodians and inhabitants of Port Stephens. May we walk the road to tomorrow with mutual respect and admiration as we care for the beautiful land and waterways together

WE’RE ALL ABOUT PUTTING THE RIGHT PEOPLE, IN THE RIGHT ROLE! HERE’S WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR:

• An understanding of Port Stephens Council, the Beachside Holiday Parks, and the local visitor economy
• Demonstrated experience using Authority, Microsoft Office Suite, and the Adobe Creative Suite
• Proven experience in an administrative role supporting senior positions within a medium to large organisation

Alongside the administrative functions of this role, you will also provide project and administration support to the broader Holiday Parks leadership team.

• This is a contract opportunity – working full-time 35 hours / week for a period of up to August 2026.
• Base Salary Range: $69,600 to $81,716 pa based on 35 hours / week + 12% superannuation + $2,464 retention allowance
• You will be working from Port Stephens Koala Sanctuar