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
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:
- 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
Requirements
- 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
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