Assessment Officer

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Location
Sydney, New South Wales
Category
Government & Defence
Salary
Posted
16-Oct-2026
Work type
Casual/Temp
Contact
Aparna Garg
Reference
192853
Chandler Macleod is recruiting on behalf of our client for an experienced Assessment Officer to support the delivery of fair, transparent, and effective assessment processes across a range of funding and investment programs.

This is an excellent opportunity for a highly organised administration professional who enjoys working with diverse stakeholders, coordinating complex processes, and contributing to meaningful outcomes within Australia's arts and creative sector.

  • Contract through to 26 February 2027
  • Hybrid working arrangement based in Sydney
  • Pay rate  $58.37 per hour + superannuation

Key Responsibilities
  • Support the recruitment, onboarding, and approval of peer assessors and industry advisors
  • Coordinate assessment panels and review groups to ensure appropriate expertise and diversity of representation
  • Deliver assessor inductions, training, and ongoing support
  • Manage assessment logistics, meetings, scheduling, and stakeholder communications
  • Prepare assessment documentation, reports, payment processing, and post-assessment activities
  • Provide subject matter expertise and support for application management and business systems
  • Maintain accurate records and data within CRM and related systems
  • Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders while ensuring compliance with governance requirements

About You To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate:

  • Experience providing high-level administrative and operational support within a complex environment
  • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
  • Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship management capabilities
  • Proven ability to coordinate multiple activities and manage competing priorities
  • High attention to detail and commitment to process integrity
  • Experience preparing reports, briefings, correspondence, and training materials
  • A collaborative approach and ability to work effectively within a team environment
  • Knowledge, interest, or appreciation of the arts sector is highly regarded

Desirable Experience
  • Experience working within peer review, grants, funding, research, academic, or assessment-based environments
  • Experience within arts, government, not-for-profit, or funding organisations

How to Apply If you are a proactive and detail-oriented professional looking to contribute to a purpose-driven organisation, we would love to hear from you. Submit your application today.

  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.
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