APS6/EL1 Project Officer - Multiple roles

• Exciting EL1&APS6 Project Officer Role within a large Federal Government Department.
• Initial contract until Nov 2024 with the possibility of extensions up to 12 months
• Labour hire position in Canberra, ACT; other locations maybe considered.

About the Role:
Our client is seeking experienced APS6/EL1 Project Officers to join the Workforce Data Intelligence Unit.

This role will be part of a dynamic team responsible for generating data-driven intelligence to support evidence-based reform of Australia’s health workforce. The team is dedicated to fostering a thriving data-driven culture to ensure the optimal utilization of workforce data.

Key Responsibilities:
EL1 Project Officer

• Lead the successful delivery of projects, programs, and contracts in accordance with relevant departmental policies and directives.
• Lead procurement processes in line with Commonwealth Procurement guidelines and relevant departmental policies.
• Implement and monitor project plans, deliverables, and project status reports.
• Establish, implement, monitor, and review contract performance and risk management strategies.
• Produce complex project papers, presentations, and correspondence.
• Conduct detailed analysis of reports and proposals and formulate recommendations.
• Build effective relationships and achieve negotiation outcomes with internal and external stakeholders.
• Plan for and facilitate meetings, often dealing with complex technical content, with project stakeholders.
• Provide leadership and mentoring to project team members.

APS6 Project Officer

• Assist in the management of projects, programs, and contracts in accordance with relevant departmental policies and directives.
• Coordinate and manage procurement processes in line with Commonwealth Procurement guidelines and relevant departmental policies.
• Assist in establishing, implementing, monitoring, and reviewing contract performance and risk management strategies.
• Prepare papers, technical minutes, presentations, and correspondence.
• Undertake detailed analysis of reports and proposals and formulate recommendations.
• Build effective relationships and achieve negotiation outcomes with internal and external stakeholders.

Skills and Experience
EL1 Project Officer

• A demonstrated history of successfully leading small teams at the intersection of data and policy.
• Ability to exercise initiative and judgment in interpreting policy and applying practices and procedures.
• Proficiency in providing detailed technical, professional, and/or policy advice for complex problems.
• Sound stakeholder engagement and negotiation skills.
• Superior oral and written communication skills for leading and facilitating discussions with key stakeholders.
• Proficiency in deploying project management tools and techniques to ensure successful outcomes.

APS6 Project Officer

• Demonstrated ability to work at the intersection of data and policy.
• History of exercising initiative and judgment in interpreting policy and applying practices and procedures.
• Ability to provide detailed technical, professional, and/or policy advice for complex issues.
• Contribution to building successful stakeholder relationships.
• Excellent administrative skills as well as oral and written communication skills.

Eligibility/Other Requirements:

• To be eligible for employment for this role, you must be an Australian citizen.

How to Apply:
To apply for this opportunity, please submit your application to Connie at Talent International by clicking the “APPLY NOW” button. Alternatively, you can contact Connie on 02 6129 6318 or connie.tong@talentinternational.com for further information.