APS6 Project Officer

Step into a career-defining opportunity where your project skills will shape the future of disability services

Your new company

This organisation is responsible for providing a wide range of services to the citizens of Australia. It oversees various projects that work to improve the lives of those living with disabilities. Well-known for its positive mark in the Disability Sector, this larger Federal Government Agency is going through a period of growth aimed at developing procedures and pushing best practice. This opportunity is a visible appointment that will take your career to the next level

Your new role

You will be responsible for:

• Assisting in project management and coordination activities, monitoring and reviewing program and project activities against plans.
• Contributing to the development and management of project plans and schedules in accordance with the Agency's project management framework.
• Providing advice, procedural guidance and technical expertise in specific areas of project work.
• Performing research work and analysis, including contributing to the preparation of reports on relevant project activities.
• Contributing to regular project reporting, including status updates and exception reports.
• Drafting a range of written material including business cases, plans, executive briefs and corporate documentation for review.
• Monitoring project budgets, review and report on expenditure and assist with procurement and contract management.
• Identifying and managing project risks, issues and benefits.
• Contributing to project quality management to ensure that project deliverables are fit for purpose and meet client needs.
• Collaborating with team members to achieve project and business outcomes.

What you'll need to succeed

The successful application will also have to demonstrate:

• Strong understanding of agile project management methodology to plan, monitor and deliver work packages
• Ability to meet critical deadlines
• Develop and maintain project artefacts
• Demonstrated ability to work with minimal supervision as an effective member of a team, using a high level of initiative to manage competing priorities
• Demonstrated experience initiating, establishing and maintaining strong relationships with key internal and external stakeholders
• Communicate complex information clearly and concisely through written briefs, reporting and presentations
• Apply judgement to resolve issues and make evidence-informed decisions.
• Ability and experience understanding and applying privacy and accessibility guidelines
• Advanced communication skills and ability to work well with stakeholders and manage expectations
• Well-developed Microsoft 365 Skills (Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Microsoft Planner)

Logistics

• 12-month contract with possibility of extension or permanency
• Hybrid working
• Hourly rate of $60.26 per hour + super

What you'll get in return

Through Hays, this role offers you an hourly rate of $ super, an opportunity to progress your career with this Federal Government Agency and:

• Office Location / Hybrid Working Arrangement
• Weekly pay cycles
• Nominated choice of superannuation fund
• Online time sheet submission and approval
• No hidden costs or payroll deductions for our services
• No invoicing required for Pty Ltd holders
• Regular contact with consultants throughout the duration of your assignment

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click apply now or forward an up-to-date copy of your CV to Please include a short summary of your suitability for the role.

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