Senior Project Officer

1 day ago


Council of the City of Sydney, Australia Calleo Australia Full time

Senior Project Officer (APS 6 and EL 1 Level)

The Senior Project Officer will support the operations of a Project/Program/Portfolio Office and assist in delivering projects. The role involves coordinating procurement and contract activities, maintaining documentation to ensure compliance, and liaising with suppliers to track deliverables and milestones. Additionally, the position supports vendor and workforce management, including onboarding and offboarding staff and contractors, maintaining accurate records, monitoring contract performance, and addressing issues as they arise. The role also contributes to reporting, risk management, and continuous improvement while fostering effective relationships with stakeholders.

Key duties and responsibilities

- Support project teams in delivering timely, compliant and value-for-money procurement processes.

- Monitor contract performance and escape issues or risks as needed. Maintain accurate documentation and audit trails for all procurement and contract activities.

- Ensure compliance with legislation, policies and procedures. Identify and report risks, supporting mitigation strategies with stakeholders.

- Assist project teams and evaluation panels with procurement and contract management guidance. Draft and review contract documents to align with program and compliance requirements.

- Track key dates, financial commitments and maintain records. Liaise with legal and finance teams on contract development, revisions, and approvals.

Essential criteria

- Strong understanding of Government and Commonwealth Procurement Rules, particularly for digital and ICT sourcing within the Australian Government.

- Proven experience managing end-to-end procurement processes, including documentation, evaluations, contract negotiation and finalisation.

- Ability to collaborate with internal teams and suppliers to manage procurement and contracts, resolve issues, and ensure deliverables are met.

- Demonstrated capability in contract governance and risk management, including compliance monitoring, risk tracking, and maintaining accurate documentation and reporting.

How to Apply

Due to the nature of this role, this job is open to Australian Citizens only. Apply directly or for more information on this role, please email kalpana.palaniyappa@calleo.com.au or call 0403 200 666.

Calleo is an equal opportunity employer and we encourage applications from all people including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

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