aps6 senior project officer.

Join a Federal Government agency that supports meaningful, participant-focused outcomes! As part of the Risk and Audit team, you’ll play a critical role in assisting projects that support the agency’s mission to deliver impactful results for Australians. Be part of a collaborative, innovative, and supportive team that prioritises professional growth. This is your chance to make a real difference in the lives of Australians while working in a dynamic environment with flexible arrangements.

About the Role

As an APS6 Senior Project Officer, your responsibilities will include:

• Project Documentation & Reporting: Maintain crucial project documents, reporting dashboards, business cases, registers, and action item logs to track project progress and insights.
• Risk & Issue Management: Identify, capture, and regularly update risks and issues, ensuring they are effectively managed and reported to branch leadership.
• Project Scheduling: Maintain project schedules, monitor deadlines, and report potential delays to leadership.
• Special Projects & Process Improvement: Lead and support special projects as needed and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
• Stakeholder Engagement & Collaboration: Support the planning and management of changes affecting agencystaff, participants, partners, and other stakeholders.
• Administrative & Meeting Support: Organise meetings, draft minutes, prepare email correspondence, and develop formal project communications.

Essential Criteria

To be successful in this role, you will need:

• Communication & Stakeholder Engagement: Strong written and verbal communication skills, interpersonal abilities, and problem-solving capabilities.
• Analytical & Problem-Solving: Ability to interpret data, apply analytical thinking, and support practical solutions.
• Project Management & PMO Experience: Demonstrated experience in project planning, scheduling, and reporting, with strong knowledge of risk, issue, and benefit management.
• Governance & Decision-Making: Sound judgment in prioritising tasks and guiding decision-making.
• Technology & Systems Proficiency: Experience with Microsoft Word, Project, Visio, Excel, and PPM tools.
• Collaboration & Adaptability: Ability to work effectively in teams, manage multiple priorities, and adapt to a fast-paced, evolving environment.

Desirable Criteria

• Systems Knowledge: Experience with SAP and Salesforce CRM.
• Process Improvement: Proven ability to enhance project frameworks and reporting.
• Government Experience: Knowledge of public sector governance and service delivery.

Why Join This Federal Government Agency?

This role offers the opportunity to work on projects that deliver meaningful, participant-focused outcomes, making a genuine difference in the lives of Australians. You’ll be part of a collaborative and innovative team operating in a dynamic and supportive environment. Additionally, the agency provides flexible work arrangements and prioritises ongoing professional development to help you grow and thrive in your career.

Ready to Make a Difference?

Apply now to join a Federal Government agency committed to shaping strategies that create a lasting impact.

Applications strictly close 18th February.

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