Project Assistant

About the Role
We’re seeking a detail-oriented HR Project Assistant to support a payroll-related project within our People & Culture team. This 6-month contingent role is ideal for someone with a background in HR administration, project coordination, or data analysis, who thrives in a structured, task-based project environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and organise employee documentation across systems and folders in line with project milestones.
• Maintain and update project documentation such as risk, issue, action and decision registers and general presentation materials.
• Assist in managing SharePoint document control sites for internal and external use.
• Provide project administrative support to the Project Lead and other senior stakeholders.
• Coordinate with project team members and BAU teams to ensure project tasks are on track to enable smooth project execution.
• Attend regular project meetings and contribute to team collaboration and communication.

Key Skills & Experience

• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Experience with SharePoint Online and Office 365.
• Working knowledge of Jira and Confluence preferable.
• Familiarity with Human Capital Management and/or payroll systems is highly desirable.
• Excellent attention to detail, organisation, and communication skills.

If you meet some of these requirements, but not all, we encourage you to submit your application. 

We offer a range of flexible working options, so you can balance your work and life commitments and interests. Have a conversation with us about how this could work for you.  

We embrace diversity with a foundation of safety, wellbeing and inclusion; where everyone belongs. We treat everyone with fairness, consideration and respect, regardless of gender, gender identity, marital or family status, sexual orientation, age, ethnicity, religious beliefs, cultural or socio-economic background, perspective, and experience – whether they work for us or not. We want to ensure everyone feels comfortable and safe to express ideas, questions and concerns. 

We strongly encourage applications from candidates of diverse backgrounds and lived experiences, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people living with disability. If you require any adjustments or support during the recruitment process, please contact us on [email protected].  

Ready to help us keep cities moving? Apply today.