Senior Project Officer

  • Australia
  • New South Wales
  • Contract
  • Negotiable
  • 6 months with the option to extend for an additional 6 months – 37.5 hour working week
  • Sydney or Canberra based – 3 days in the office.
  • Baseline Security Clearance required
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, SharePoint, Teams, and MS Project, along with substantial project coordination experience, preferably in a PMO environment.

Join a dynamic team at the forefront of Australia’s transformative infrastructure projects! As a Senior Project Officer, you will play a critical role in supporting strategic and operational initiatives, ensuring effective project management and governance. Your contributions will help drive continuous improvement and facilitate stakeholder engagement, making a tangible impact on community connectivity and development.

Your duties will include:

  • Coordinating project activities, timelines, and deliverables across multiple workstreams.
  • Assisting in the development and maintenance of project plans, schedules, and registers.
  • Scheduling and coordinating project meetings, workshops, and governance forums.
  • Collating inputs for project status reports, dashboards, and executive briefings.
  • Liaising with internal and external stakeholders to support project delivery and change initiatives.
  • Identifying opportunities for process improvement and ensuring compliance with reporting requirements.

Skills and Experience we are looking for:

  • Demonstrated experience in project coordination or support, preferably within a PMO or government setting.
  • Excellent organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively.
  • Strong analytical skills with keen attention to detail in reporting and documentation.
  • Proven communication and negotiation skills to engage effectively with a range of stakeholders.
  • A relevant bachelor’s degree in business or related field.
  • A proven track record of self-driven professional development and knowledge acquisition.

Application Process:
If you would like to apply, please contact Jaela on 02 6129 6302 or email jaela.smith@talentinternational.com.

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