Project Officer

About the company:
Our client is a large Government agency tasked with making life easier, accessible, and equitable for thousands of individuals and families across Australia. Currently seeking for an experienced Project Officer for a 12-month casual temporary assignment.  The role requires a proactive, highly organised individual with strong project management skills, stakeholder engagement experience and a passion for delivering meaningful change.

About the role:

• Developing and managing project plans and schedules in accordance with the Agency’s project management framework.
• Providing specialist advice and technical expertise to staff and stakeholders.
• Performing independent research work and analysis including the preparation of draft reports on relevant project activities.
• Coordinating regular project reporting including status updates and exception reports.
• Preparing draft written material including business cases, plans, executive briefs and corporate documentation.
• Monitoring 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.
• Experience in managing end-to-end projects within government or community services, including planning, implementation, and evaluation.
• Proven ability to build and maintain strong stakeholder relationships, including with community, government, and service providers.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to tailor messages for diverse audiences.
• Demonstrated understanding of engagement principles, or consultation processes.
• Familiarity with project management tools and reporting systems.

Desirable skills

• Apply project management methodologies to plan, monitor and deliver work packages
• Demonstrated ability to work with minimal supervision as an effective member of a team, using a high level of initiative to manage competing priorities
• Demonstrated experience initiating, establishing and maintaining strong relationships with key internal and external stakeholders
• Communicate complex information clearly and concisely through written briefs, reporting and presentations
• Apply judgement to resolve issues and make evidence informed decision
• Experience in managing end-to-end projects within government or community services, including planning, implementation, and evaluation.

• Benefits 

• ASAP start pending Federal Police Clearance 
• 12 month temporary assignment 
• Full time hours Monday to Friday 
• Locations considered – Newcastle NSW, Campbelltown NSW and Deakin ACT
• APS6 - $60.26 per hour + super 

*** Please note the successful candidate for the role must hold Australia Citizenship *** 

Role closes for applications 27/6/25.

If you keen to be considered for this role, please click 'APPLY' Now.  Alternatively please email sarah.weekly@chandlermacleod.com for more information.


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