Senior Project Officer

Your day-to-day responsibilities will involve developing detailed project plans using modern methodologies, ensuring that every aspect of each initiative is carefully monitored from inception through completion. You will lead cross-functional teams and proactively identify risks that could impact delivery. Additionally, you will play an active role in driving continuous improvements by seeking out opportunities for process optimisation.

Key responsibilities

- Develop, implement, monitor, and manage comprehensive project plans using contemporary methodologies to ensure successful outcomes.
- Build and nurture strong relationships with both internal and external stakeholders, ensuring alignment and effective communication throughout each stage of the project or program lifecycle.
- Lead multidisciplinary project teams by coordinating resources efficiently, prioritising activities based on their impact and urgency to achieve project milestones.
- Identify potential risks or issues early in the project process and develop robust contingency plans to mitigate them effectively.
- Prepare detailed status reports, financial summaries, and other essential project documentation for governance bodies and key stakeholders.
- Continuously seek opportunities for process enhancements by identifying areas for improvement and recommending practical solutions to increase efficiency and effectiveness.
- Facilitate regular meetings with team members and stakeholders to track progress, address challenges, and celebrate achievements.
- Ensure compliance with organisational policies, procedures, and relevant legislative requirements throughout all phases of project delivery.
- Support knowledge sharing within the team by documenting lessons learned and best practices for future reference.
- Champion a collaborative approach by encouraging open dialogue, feedback, and shared problem-solving among all participants.

What you bring

- Demonstrated experience managing large-scale projects within a public sector environment.
- Demonstrated success in managing large-scale, complex projects involving multiple concurrent deliverables within agreed timelines.
- Exceptional communication skills enabling you to engage stakeholders at all levels through clear messaging, negotiation techniques, and compelling presentations.
- Expertise in prioritising tasks under pressure while consistently meeting deadlines in environments characterised by change or uncertainty.
- A proven ability to motivate teams towards achieving results while nurturing a collaborative culture built on trust and mutual respect.
- Analytical thinking skills that allow you to adapt quickly when priorities shift or unexpected challenges arise during project execution.
- Experience preparing comprehensive reports, financial summaries, and documentation tailored for various audiences including governance bodies.
- A commitment to continuous improvement demonstrated by identifying inefficiencies or bottlenecks and proposing actionable solutions.
- Familiarity with contemporary project management methodologies such as Agile or PRINCE2 is highly regarded but not mandatory.
- Strong interpersonal skills that enable you to build rapport quickly with diverse groups of people both inside and outside the organisation.

What's next:

If you're inspired by the prospect of contributing meaningfully as a Senior Project Officer within an inclusive public sector environment, now is the perfect time to take the next step in your career journey.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples are encouraged to apply.

To apply please click apply or contact Amee Sherrin on 07 3032 2224 or amee.sherrin@robertwalters.com.au for a confidential discussion.

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