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Project Officer - Project Management Office

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The Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA) is all abouteducation.

ACARA's vision is to inspire improvement in the learning of all young Australians through world-class curriculum,assessmentand reporting.

Our EmployeeValuePropositionis about Pride, People, Flexibility, and Knowledge. We are an organisation with strong passion,prideand commitment to our work. Our work culture is highly collaborative and supportive.We are proud that we are genuinely contributing to Australia's future, through theimportant rolewe play in students' lives. A positive environment at ACARA has helpedestablisha strong working culture, in which employees feel inspired, listened to, and enabled.

ACARA is seeking a Project Officer – Project Management Office position to support the National Assessment Program (NAP) work program and digital transformation initiatives to support the next phase of online national assessment in Australia.

About the position:

Provide high-level assistance to and work closely with the Manager, manage and monitor all aspects of the project planning and implementation of the allocated projects / project components and program work streams.

Manage and coordinate day to day operations including establishing and maintaining project documentation and schedules to ensure all planned deliverables are achieved.

Develop effective plans and procedures and work with ACARA Assessment and Reporting teams to ensure they are implemented to support a smooth transition of NAP online delivery technologies.

Contribute to program oversight, governance and reporting functions including identification and addressing project delivery issues, assessment of project progress and effectiveness, risk identification and management, contingency plan and implementation of quality assurance measures.

To be successful, you will have:

Relevant tertiary qualifications in business, project and/or change management, public administration, policy or similar are desirable.

Experience in project management and policy environment

High level initiative and organisational management skills, with attention to detail and the ability to identify improvements, determine priorities, multi-task and effectively and efficiently meet timelines.

Experience in the delivery of projects or programs in a high-profile policy environment with established governance processes and reporting, including the development of presentations, briefings and papers for senior officers.

Good problem solving and critical thinking skills, and the ability to coordinate multi-task and coordinate between internal and external stakeholders

Proven ability to work autonomously and collaboratively as a member of a diverse team of professionals with minimal supervision.

ACARA offers an attractive salary package dependent on the skills and experience of the successful candidate, commencing at $94,450 base per annum, as a full-time equivalent (plus superannuation).

Applications will close at11.59pm 26th August 2025 AEST time.

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ACARA embraces a diverse workforce culture and is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer that welcomes applications from First Nations Australians.

Any offer of employment will be subject to satisfactory verification of your right to work in Australia and a police clearance check and may include a working with children check.

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