APS6 Project Officer

Talent International is currently recruiting for an APS6 Project Officer to work for one of our Federal Government clients based in Newcastle / Wollongong / Surry Hills. The position is a 12-month contract role with the possibility of extension and pays $60.26/hr + Super.

7.5 hours per day and 37.5 hours per week

Responsibilities:

• Assisting in project management and coordination activities, monitoring and reviewing program and project activities against plans.
• Contributing to the development and management of project plans and schedules in accordance with the Agency’s project management framework.
• Providing advice, procedural guidance and technical expertise in specific areas of project work.
• Performing research work and analysis, including contributing to the preparation of reports on relevant project activities.
• Contributing to regular project reporting, including status updates and exception reports.
• Drafting a range of written material, including business cases, plans, executive briefs and corporate documentation for review.
• Assisting with monitoring project budgets, reviewing and reporting on expenditure and assisting with procurement and contract management.
• Assisting with the identification and management of project risks, issues and benefits.
• Assisting with project quality management to ensure that project deliverables are fit for purpose and meet client needs.
• Collaborating with team members to achieve program, project and business outcomes.

Skills required include:

• Strong understanding of agile project management methodology to plan, monitor and deliver work packages
• Ability to meet critical deadlines
• Develop and maintain project artefacts
• Demonstrated ability to work with minimal supervision as an effective member of a team, using a high level of initiative to manage competing priorities
• Demonstrated experience initiating, establishing and maintaining strong relationships with key internal and external stakeholders
• Communicate complex information clearly and concisely through written briefs, reporting and presentations
• Apply judgement to resolve issues and make evidence-informed decision
• Ability and experience understanding and applying privacy and accessibility guidelines
• Advanced communication skills and ability to work well with stakeholders and manage expectations
• Well-developed Microsoft 365 Skills (Microsoft Word, Power Point, Microsoft Planner)

Essential criteria

• Well-developed communication skills and ability to work well with stakeholders and manage expectations
• Conceptual and analytical skills and the ability to succinctly explain complex issues.
• Accessing, understanding and presenting data around key agency metrics and reporting

Desirable criteria

• Government administration & writing experience, including coordinating, drafting, and editing a range of agency documentation
• At least 2 years of project management experience or the government or social services field

If you are interested in this role, please APPLY NOW by submitting your resume in MS Word Format. For further information, you may contact Uvez Ahmed on 0480 806 154 / uvez.ahmed@talentinternational.com for a confidential discussion.