APS6 Project Officer

1 day ago

Canberra, ACT, Australia Hays | Human Resources Full time $60,000 - $90,000 per year

Your new company

Join an independent federal government integrity agency focused on ensuring transparency, accountability, and integrity in a complex regulatory environment. The organisation ensures various government bodies and key stakeholders comply with legislative obligations and uphold high standards of performance and management.

Your new role

As the APS6 Project Officer - HR Coordination, you'll be a key member of a small, collaborative team responsible for a broad range of corporate functions. This dynamic role offers variety, across HR, recruitment, work health and safety (WHS), learning and development (L&D), and office-wide coordination.

Key responsibilities:

  • Lead and coordinate broad corporate support services across HR, recruitment, procurement, WHS, learning and development and general office administration
  • Act as the primary contact for internal corporate enquiries and exercise judgement to provide accurate, timely advice on moderately complex operational issues or concerns
  • Maintain and administer corporate systems, registers, and procedures to ensure compliance with departmental policies and legislation
  • Support internal registers, including with onboarding and offboarding processes
  • Provide high-level administrative support to the branch, including managing shared inboxes, scheduling meetings, preparing documentation and coordination
  • Identify opportunities for process improvement and innovation
  • Build effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders
  • Coordinate and contribute to projects within the section or branch to support strategic or operational outcomes
  • Preparing reports, briefings, and documentation to support decision-making
  • Ensure accurate and compliant record keeping practices

What you'll need to succeed

Australian citizenship and Baseline security clearance (or ability to obtain) is required.

Knowledge and experience:

  • Extensive experience delivering high-quality corporate, project, and administrative support in fast-paced environments
  • Experience across APS corporate service functions such as HR, recruitment, procurement, WHS, and office coordination
  • Sound understanding of governance frameworks and compliance requirements in public sector or similar settings

Skills and capabilities:

  • Strong organisational and time management skills with the ability to manage competing priorities
  • Highly developed written and verbal communication skills
  • High attention to detail and accuracy in managing records and reporting
  • Strong interpersonal skills with a customer-focused mindset
  • Demonstrated judgement and initiative in resolving operational issues and improving processes
  • Resilience and adaptability, with the ability to work independently and support team objectives

Desirable:

  • Degree or Diploma in Business, Administration, HR, Project Management or other relevant qualification

What you'll get in return

  • Exposure to a wide range of corporate functions in a high-impact integrity-focused organisation
  • Flexible working arrangements and regional relocation support
  • Opportunity to build networks and develop a well-rounded operational skill set

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or email

If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

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