Description

Federal Government Client is seeking APS5 & APS6 Project Officers with offices in Melbourne, Brisbane and Canberra.

Project Officers support the delivery of the agency’s projects. They play a role in managing straightforward projects, developing, and maintaining relationships with internal and external stakeholders and provide specialist advice to ensure the consistent delivery of project outputs.

Estimated start date 2 September 2024

Initial contract duration 12 Months

Extension term 12 months

Number of extensions 2

Location of work ACT, QLD, VIC

Working arrangements Onsite Brisbane/Canberra/Melbourne

Security clearance Must be an Australian Citizen and able to obtain Baseline Security Clearance

Key duties may include, but are not limited to:

Project Officer – APS5

• assist in project management and coordination activities
• contribute to the development and management of project plans and schedules in accordance with the agency’s project management framework
• contribute to strategic planning and continuous improvement
• provide advice, procedural guidance, and technical expertise in specific areas of project work
• perform research work and analysis including contributing to the preparation of reports on relevant project activities including status updates and exception reports
• draft a range of written material including business cases, plans, executive briefs, and corporate documentation for review by senior staff
• assist with monitoring project budgets, review and report on expenditure and assist with procurement and contract management
• assist with the identification and management of project risks, issues, and benefits
• assist with project quality management to ensure project deliverables are fit for purpose and meet client needs
• support and maintain stakeholder relationships to support delivery of projects

Senior Project Officer – APS6

• manage and coordinate straightforward projects
• develop and manage project plans and schedules in accordance with the agency’s project management framework
• contribute to the development of team objectives for short term tasks and strategic planning for longer-term initiatives
• provide specialist advice and technical expertise to staff and stakeholders
• perform independent research work and analysis including the preparation of draft reports on relevant project activities
• coordinate regular project reporting including status updates and exception reports
• draft written material including business cases, plans, executive briefs, and corporate documentation
• monitor project budgets, review, and report on expenditure, and assist with procurement and contract management
• identify and assist with the management of project risks, issues, and benefits
• contribute to project quality management to ensure that project deliverables are fit for purpose and meet client needs
• contribute and support the development and implementation of improvements and best practice in processes and procedures
• develop and support stakeholder relationships to deliver projects
• represent the team or work area in a range of forums, including conferences, meetings, and seminars

Ability to:

Project Officer – APS5

• apply knowledge of project and program management frameworks
• communicate confidently and present messages in a clear, concise, and articulate manner
• support and maintain stakeholder relationships
• demonstrate personal resilience and prioritise work in the context of competing priorities.
• research and make decisions based on subject matter knowledge and judgement
• collaborate with other staff in immediate work area and in other areas of the agency

Primary Knowledge/Skills/Systems/Tools required for Project Officer – APS5

• Customer service support CSMG – Level 2
• Methods and tools METL – Level 3
• Project management PRMG – Level 4
• Portfolio, program and project support PROF – Level 4
• Quality management QUMG – Level 4

Senior Project Officer – APS6

• apply knowledge of project and program management frameworks
• communicate effectively and adapt communication style appropriate to the audience
• develop and support stakeholder relationships and collaborate with other staff in the immediate wok area or other areas of the agency
• demonstrate personal resilience and prioritise work in the context of competing priorities
• research and make decisions based on sound judgement, expertise, and knowledge

Primary Knowledge/Skills/Systems/Tools required for Senior Project Officer – APS6

• Measurement MEAS – Level 4
• Methods and tools METL – Level 3
• Project management PRMG – Level 4
• Portfolio, program and project support PROF – Level 5
• Quality management QUMG – Level 4