Project Officer

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Location
Richmond, Victoria
Category
Government & Defence
Salary
$60.26 - $60.26 Hourly
Posted
30-Sep-2026
Work type
Temporary
Contact
Leanne Porter
Reference
192317
Chandler Macleod is recruiting on behalf of our client for an experienced Project Officer to join a dynamic team supporting the delivery of key projects and operational initiatives.
This is an excellent opportunity for a highly organised professional with strong project coordination, reporting, stakeholder engagement and analytical skills to contribute to meaningful outcomes within a large government environment.
About the Role
  • Develop and manage project plans, schedules and deliverables in line with established project frameworks.
  • Support project governance arrangements and operational integration activities.
  • Lead the development of project resources, capability materials and supporting documentation.
  • Monitor project milestones, timelines and budgets to ensure successful delivery.
  • Coordinate project reporting, including status updates, performance reporting, risk tracking and exception reporting.
  • Prepare executive briefs, business cases, reports, presentations and other corporate documentation.
  • Support procurement processes, budget monitoring, financial tracking and contract management activities.
  • Identify, assess and manage project risks, issues, dependencies and benefits.
  • Analyse project, workforce and operational data to provide meaningful insights and support decision-making.
  • Develop and maintain reporting tools, dashboards, spreadsheets and tracking mechanisms.
  • Coordinate quality assurance activities and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Engage with internal stakeholders to support project outcomes and organisational objectives.
Key Criteria To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate:
  • Experience supporting or delivering projects within a government or complex organisational environment.
  • Strong project planning, coordination and reporting capabilities.
  • Excellent written communication skills, including the preparation of executive-level documentation.
  • Experience analysing data and presenting insights to support decision-making.
  • Advanced skills in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and reporting tools.
  • Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship management skills.
  • Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
  • High attention to detail and strong problem-solving skills.
  • Experience monitoring risks, budgets and project performance metrics.
If you are a motivated Project Officer looking for your next contract opportunity, apply now.

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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