Job Details
  • Reference394469A_1655962960
  • LocationCanberra
  • Job TypeContract
  • Posted8 days ago
  • ConsultantAshleigh Blair-heykamp

As one of the Australia's largest providers of human resources solutions, Chandler Macleod has a proven track record of unleashing potential in people and companies. For over 40 years Chandler Macleod's recruitment business has connected leading-edge projects and employers with outstanding business professionals.

Our Federal Government client is seeking to engage a Project Officer on a contract for 12 months.

About the Role:

Project Support professionals support the Project Manager. They monitor project schedules and budgets, prepare progress reports, and liaise with key stakeholders.

Project Officers provide high-level procedural, administrative and operational support to a work area to support the delivery of the agency's projects.

Working under the general direction of senior staff, they play a role in maintaining relationships with other project teams, and stakeholders to provide advice and ensure the consistent delivery of project outputs.

Key duties/tasks

Duties may include some or all of the following:

  • assist in project management and coordination activities
  • contribute to the development and management of project plans and schedules in accordance with the agency's project management framework
  • contribute to strategic planning and continuous improvement
  • assist with the mentoring of and training of new staff to build knowledge and capability
  • provide advice, procedural guidance and technical expertise in specific areas of project work
  • perform research work and analysis including contributing to the preparation of reports on relevant project activities
  • contribute to regular project reporting including status updates and exception reports
  • draft a range of written material including business cases, plans, executive briefs and corporate documentation for review by senior staff
  • assist with monitoring project budgets, review and report on expenditure and assist with procurement and contract management
  • assist with the identification and management of project risks, issues and benefits
  • assist with project quality management to ensure that project deliverables are fit for purpose and meet client needs
  • support and maintain stakeholder relationships to support the delivery of projects
  • represent the team or work area at meetings and forums
  • exercise delegations appropriate to role in accordance with legislation and guidelines

Knowledge required

Knowledge and understanding of:

  • project and programme management frameworks and policies
  • the programmes and services administered by the agency
  • relevant service models, including the agency's Service Delivery Operating Model
  • legislation, policies, procedures and information management requirements relevant to the
  • work area
  • relevant business systems and tools
  • the agency's privacy, ethics, workplace health and safety and security protocols.

Key skills/personal attributes

Ability to:

  • apply knowledge of project and programme management frameworks
  • communicate confidently and present messages in a clear, concise and articulate manner
  • support and maintain stakeholder relationships
  • demonstrate personal resilience
  • organise and prioritise work in the context of competing priorities
  • research and make decisions based on subject matter knowledge and judgement
  • collaborate with other staff in immediate work area and in other areas of the agency.

Security clearance

Baseline

If you feel you are a suitable candidate submit your application by hitting "Apply for this job". Alternatively, you can call Ashleigh Blair-Heykamp on 02 6268 9934 or email Ashleigh.Blair-Heykamp@chandlermacleod.com for further discussion.