APS6 Project Team Leader

3 weeks ago

Canberra, ACT, Australia DFP Recruitment Full time
APS6 Project Team Leader

$70 to $120 per hour + super | Weekly Pay

Canberra | Hybrid with Flexible Work Arrangements

12-month contract + 12-month extension

Must hold Australian Citizenship and a current Baseline Clearance at time of application

About DFP Recruitment

DFP Recruitment is a preferred supplier to Federal Government departments and agencies. We are partnered with a large Federal Government Agency to recruit an APS6 Project Team Leader within the Corporate Systems directorate, based in Canberra.

The Role

We seek an experienced professional with an advisory/consulting background and broad exposure to transformation programs, procurement, stakeholder engagement, and business case development to join a high-impact modernisation program. The role involves working across streams such as Transformation, Business Analysis, Procurement, or Financials, with exposure to at least two of these areas.

The role requires strong analytical and interpersonal skills, a structured problem-solving approach, and the confidence to lead workshops, coordinate delivery, and provide support. You will be part of a team of specialists, helping shape strategic and practical outcomes. This position suits someone with a consulting background interested in:

- Working on a high-profile transformation program.

- Joining a collaborative, experienced team with strong leadership.

- Influencing core design and commercial decisions.

- Enjoying a flexible work environment.

The initial contract is for 12 months, working Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week. The position is based in Deakin, ACT, with some work from home options. Applicants must hold Australian Citizenship.

Responsibilities

- Support cross-functional workstreams based on your experience.

- Lead or co-facilitate stakeholder workshops, requirements mapping, risk identification, and shared understanding development.

- Translate strategic directions into plans and coordinate dependencies.

- Develop procurement documents, business requirements, and financial models with subject matter experts.

- Assist in procurement processes including RFI, RFP, RFQ, contract alignment, and evaluations.

- Enhance internal capability through guidance, templates, and knowledge transfer.

- Maintain program probity requirements.

Application Requirements

- Must hold Australian Citizenship and a current Baseline Clearance.

- Willingness to undergo an Australian Federal Police Check and other screening.

- Provide responses to the selection criteria as part of the application.

How to Apply

If interested, APPLY NOW with your current resume (MS Word) and an expression of interest. For more information, contact Bill O'Rourke at 02 6162 7319 or borourke@dfp.com.au.

New applicants may be asked to provide additional information, including work rights status, via a survey link to expedite processing.

DFP encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with diverse backgrounds, and those with disabilities. Reasonable adjustments are available upon request.

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