Project Manager, Consultant and Officers

About the Client:

Government department tasked with making life easier, accessible, and equitable for thousands of individuals and families across Australia. Currently seeking for talented Project Managers / Officers to join their busy team for a casual 12 months temporary assignment.


About the Role

As a Project Manager / Officer, you will provide specialist advice and technical expertise to staff and stakeholders, including on workforce development. In addition, your key duties are as follow:

• Develop and manage project plans and schedules in accordance with the Agency’s project management framework.
• Perform independent research work and analysis including the preparation of draft reports on relevant project activities.
• Coordinate regular project reporting including status updates and exception reports.
• Prepare draft written material including business cases, plans, executive briefs and corporate documentation.
• Monitor project budgets, review and report on expenditure and assist with procurement and contract management.
• Identifying and assisting with the management of project risks, issues and benefits.
• Contribute to project quality management to ensure that project deliverables are fit for purpose and meet client needs.

 
About You

To be successful in this role, you must have:

• Proven experience as a Project Officer ideally with background in workforce planning
• Ability to perform at a high level in a dynamic and fast paced environment
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Critical thinking and decision-making abilities
• Stakeholder engagement skills
• Experience in a government department, agency or public sector 
• An understanding of disability, health, allied health or related sectors

Benefits
 

• ASAP Start Date pending clearance
• Casual 12 months Temporary Assignment
• Full-time hours, Monday to Friday
• Multiple Positions Available:
• Manager: $602.55 per day + super
• Senior: $60.26 per hour + super
• Mid-Level: $55.24 per hour + super
• Multiple locations available:
• Newcastle NSW
  
  *** Please note the successful candidate for the role must hold Australian Citizenship and be willing to complete federal police check **  Email Zoe.eagles@chandlermacleod.com for further information. This role closes for applications Friday 3 October 
  
  
  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, 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