APS6/EL1 Project Officer

We’re looking for experienced APS6 and EL1 Project officers and Policy specialists to join a vital government project focused on enhancing digital literacy across Australia. These roles are essential for delivering key outputs that will support foundational skills development by mid-2026.
The positions are highly engaging, offering a chance to lead impactful initiatives in a flexible, hybrid work environment. Perfect for self-starters with a knack for coordinating across agencies and producing clear, practical policy artefacts, these roles could be your next career move that makes a real difference.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate project activities, including developing plans, schedules, and stakeholder engagement strategies.
• Manage project governance, ensuring documentation such as agendas, meeting minutes, and decision records are accurate and timely.
• Conduct essential research and analysis to support the development of the Digital Literacy Skills Framework, considering current gaps and future pathways.
• Draft high-quality outputs, including analytical reports, glossaries, and pathway options to support policy implementation.
• Facilitate engagement with government agencies, external suppliers, and stakeholders, ensuring clear communication and effective collaboration.
• Support procurement activities and coordinate specialist support services, such as research or consultation providers.
• Monitor project progress, identify risks or delays, and prepare comprehensive status reports and handover documentation.

About You

• Proven experience leading complex government or cross-agency projects, especially in policy or strategy settings.
• Strong understanding of digital literacy, foundational skills, or related policy landscapes in Australia.
• Skilled at translating frameworks into practical, user-friendly artefacts and communicating clearly across diverse stakeholders.
• Excellent organisational skills — eager to keep everything on track and meet tight deadlines.
• A team-oriented mindset with the ability to adapt to flexible working arrangements, including hybrid setups.
• Your passion for making a difference and contributing to national skills development is what sets you apart.

Why Apply?
This is a fantastic opportunity to get involved in a meaningful project that shapes Australia’s digital skills future. Enjoy the flexibility of hybrid working, work on a high-profile initiative, and be part of a team committed to diversity and inclusion. If you’re ready to lead impactful policy work and thrive in a collaborative environment, we want to hear from you!

At Chandler Macleod, we are committed to fostering a diverse workforce where everyone is welcome. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, neurodiverse, people living with a disability and the LGBTIQA+ community.

You can read more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion at https://www.chandlermacleod.com/diversity-and-inclusion.