APS5 - Project Officer

Surry Hills NSW Location with WFH flexibility provided. 12 month assignment with potential for extension. Working 8:30AM-5:00PM Monday to Friday.

Role: APS5 Project Officer and Insights.

Our client is a well-known Federal government agency and a world-leading funding scheme that supports and improves the lives of people who live with a disability. They are seeking an APS5 Project Officer and Insights to join their team in Surry Hills NSW on a 12 month contract with potential for extension.

Candidates should have 1-2 years' Project Management experience, Government administration and writing experience (including coordinating, drafting, editing agency documentation), and strong communication skills to work with stakeholders and manage expectations.

As a Project Officer you will organise workflow, make independent decisions within your area of responsibility, and provide policy advice within a specialised area based on policies and legislation. The role involves substantial contact with internal and external stakeholders and requires you to communicate and provide advice on a range of matters to resolve moderately complex to complex enquiries.

• Assisting in project management and coordination activities, monitoring and reviewing program and project activities against plans.
• Contributing to the development and management of project plans and schedules in accordance with the Agency's project management framework.
• Providing advice, procedural guidance and technical expertise in specific areas of project work.
• Performing research and analysis including contributing to the preparation of reports on relevant project activities.
• Contributing to regular project reporting including status updates and exception reports.
• Drafting written material including business cases, plans, executive briefs and corporate documentation for review.
• Assisting with monitoring project budgets, reviewing and reporting on expenditure and assisting with procurement and contract management.
• Assisting with the identification and management of project risks, issues and benefits.

• Performance, Quality and National Workload Management branch influences high-quality end-to-end participant experience through reporting and insights on continuous improvement, quality, performance, sustainability, workload and workforce management.
• The branch reviews consistency and quality of operational activities against standards, procedures and practices across the end-to-end participant value chain, leading the Sustainability Initiative and the Frontline Services Performance Model.

You will be an experienced Project Officer with proven reliability in prior roles.

Successful Candidates Will Possess

• Australian Citizenship
• Government administration & writing experience including coordinating, drafting, editing a range of agency documentation
• At least 2 years project management experience or experience in government or the social services field
• Well-developed communication skills and ability to work with stakeholders and manage expectations
• Conceptual and analytical skills with the ability to explain complex issues succinctly
• Ability to access, understand and present data around key agency metrics and reporting

Randstad offers contractor benefits including access to benefits platforms, discounts at retailers, multiple pay runs per week, exclusive early access to roles, and access to employee assistance program services including counselling.

To apply, please send your CV along with a cover letter to jack.coleman@randstad.com.au.

Randstad is committed to equal employment opportunities and encourages applications from all backgrounds.

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