Project Officer

Project Officer

Government Advisory & Communications (Contract) Mid-level role | Immediate start | Flexible hybrid model (2–3 days onsite)
Contribute to high-impact advisory and communications work within a government setting, supporting natural resource coordination and crisis response.

About the Role
Join a dynamic policy and strategy team responsible for delivering time-sensitive briefings and internal communications relating to emerging environmental issues. This role is ideal for a strong communicator with an interest in government processes, stakeholder coordination, and public sector strategy.

Key Duties

• Prepare succinct, high-quality briefing documents and comms materials to support executive and leadership decision-making
• Coordinate multi-source inputs across teams and stakeholders under fast turnaround times
• Track and monitor content contributions using simple internal tools and systems
• Support internal project leads in preparing responses to high-level information requests
• Contribute to a collaborative, fast-paced and purpose-driven team

What You’ll Bring

• Excellent written communication and content development skills
• Confidence managing competing priorities and shifting deadlines
• Strong working knowledge of MS Office(Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
• Interest in public policy, natural resource challenges, or crisis response(desirable)

Role Details

• Mid-level contract (comparable to VPS3)
• Flexible hybrid arrangement – 2–3 days per week on site
• Initial 3–6 month term with potential for extension
• Opportunity to influence meaningful policy work with community impact
• $50-55p.h + super

We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and identities. Diverse lived experiences are valued as strengths in delivering effective public sector services.