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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Scrum Master

  • Australia
  • Melbourne
  • Contract
  • Negotiable
  • Scrum Master
  • Defence Projects (Baseline or NV1 Clearance Required)
  • Location: Canberra / Adelaide / Melbourne / Sydney

Are you a Scrum Master looking to contribute to high-impact projects that support Australia’s national security? We are seeking a driven Agile professional to join our Defence client’s multidisciplinary team, delivering complex ICT and capability uplift programs.

About the Role

As a Scrum Master, you will guide and support Agile teams to deliver high-value outcomes within a secure Defence environment. You’ll work closely with Product Owners, technical leads and stakeholders to ensure transparency, remove impediments, optimise team performance, and foster a culture of continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

  • Champion Agile principles and Scrum practices across the project team

  • Facilitate all Scrum ceremonies including stand-ups, planning, retrospectives and reviews

  • Track and manage sprint progress, team capacity and delivery metrics

  • Identify and eliminate delivery roadblocks

  • Support the Product Owner with backlog refinement and prioritisation

  • Ensure alignment with Defence governance, security and project frameworks

  • Promote communication, collaboration and high performance within the team

About You

  • Proven experience as a Scrum Master in complex ICT or transformation programs

  • Strong understanding of Agile and Scrum methodologies (Scrum Master certification highly regarded)

  • Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills

  • Ability to operate in fast-paced, high-security environments

  • Experience within Defence, government or similarly regulated industries is desirable

Security Clearance

A Baseline or NV1 Security Clearance is mandatory for this role.

Candidates without an active clearance cannot be considered.

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Project Coordinator / PMO Officer

  • Australia
  • Brisbane
  • Contract
  • Negotiable
  • 12 Month Day Rate Contract
  • $650 Per Day
  • Brisbane Based

About the Role

A leading aviation client is seeking a skilled Project Coordinator / PMO Officer to join their dynamic Program Management Office. This role will provide vital support across a portfolio of projects, combining traditional coordination responsibilities with a strong focus on project financials and reporting.

You’ll work closely with Project Managers and Finance to ensure accurate forecasting, financial tracking, and month-end reporting. The ideal candidate will be confident working with financial data in Excel and comfortable engaging with stakeholders to explain variances, trends, and insights.

Key Responsibilities

  • Support Project Managers with planning, tracking, and reporting across multiple initiatives.

  • Collaborate with Finance and PMs to prepare forecasts, budgets, and monthly financial reconciliations.

  • Analyse project financial data, identify variances, and provide clear and actionable insights.

  • Assist with month-end financial processes and maintain accurate financial records.

  • Prepare project reports, dashboards, and governance documentation.

  • Maintain project schedules, risks, and issue logs in alignment with PMO standards.

  • Build strong working relationships with Project Managers, Finance, and business stakeholders.

About You

  • Previous experience as a Project Coordinator, PMO Officer, or similar role within a corporate or government environment.

  • Strong financial management experience with a solid understanding of forecasting and budget tracking.

  • Advanced Excel skills, including formulas, pivot tables, and data analysis.

  • Sound knowledge of project governance and reporting frameworks.

  • Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

  • Strong attention to detail and ability to work across multiple priorities.

  • Experience with project management tools or financial systems (e.g., SAP, MS Project, Power BI) is advantageous.

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