Junior and APS6 Senior Program Officers

1 week ago


Canberra, ACT, Australia Ignite Full time
Junior and Senior Program Officers (BH-373086)

Location: Canberra, Australia
Sector: Admin & Secretarial

About The Organisation
This government agency oversees education policies, programs, and initiatives, aiming to improve outcomes and support students, teachers, and institutions.

About The Role
The organisation is urgently hiring APS4 Junior and APS6 Senior Program Officers to support a critical government initiative in higher education. These temporary roles provide an excellent opportunity to develop a career while assisting with program applications and student enquiries in a fast-paced environment. Strong attention to detail, communication skills, and problem-solving abilities are essential.

Classification / Level: APS4 & APS6
Vacancies: Multiple
Location: Multiple Locations
Contract Duration: 6 Months + Possibility of 12 months Extension

Requirements:

  • Baseline Clearance or Ability to obtain one
  • Selection Criteria Response

What You'll Be Doing:

As an APS4 – Junior Program Officer

  • Respond to stakeholder and student queries via a public-facing mailbox
  • Assess and process applications for government-funded programs
  • Conduct basic research and provide accurate information
  • Support the administrative and operational tasks of the team
  • Work collaboratively to meet workload demands and deadlines

As an APS6 – Senior Program Officer

  • Manage complex enquiries and application assessments
  • Perform quality assurance, evaluation, and review processes
  • Provide workload management, training, and procedural guidance
  • Develop process documentation and reports for internal use
  • Supervise daily tasks and ensure smooth workflow

What We're Looking For:

APS4:

  • Strong administrative skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Excellent communication

APS6:

  • Experience with complex assessments
  • Stakeholder engagement
  • Team supervision
  • Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced work environment
  • Strong research, problem-solving, and analytical skills
  • Previous experience in government or policy-related roles (highly desirable but not essential)

For further information or a confidential conversation about the APS4 Junior and APS6 Senior Program Officers role, select 'APPLY NOW' or contact Alyanna Ensenado at 0261137521. Your inquiry is valued and will be handled with care.

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