Project Officer and Senior Project Officer

1 week ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Chandler Macleod Full time $104,000 - $130,878 per year

Mandatory: Australian Citizenship required to work within Federal Government.

About the company:

This leading Federal government agency supports Australian's in achieving their goals and helps them to live a better life. Their work has an impact on a significant area in the social sector, and you can contribute to the difference that they make in this role.  This is a great opportunity for a Project Officer and a Senior Project Officer to join this busy team on a 12-month assignment.

About the role:

  • 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.

Skills required for this role:

  • You will have strong understanding of agile project management methodology to plan, monitor and deliver work packages
  • You will have ability to meet critical deadlines
  • You will develop and maintain project artefacts
  • You will demonstrated ability to work with minimal supervision as an effective member of a team, using a high level of initiative to manage competing priorities
  • You will demonstrated experience initiating, establishing and maintaining strong relationships with key internal and external stakeholders
  • You will communicate complex information clearly and concisely through written briefs, reporting and presentations
  • You will apply judgement to resolve issues and make evidence informed decision
  • You will have ability and experience understanding and applying privacy and accessibility guidelines
  • You will have advanced communication skills and ability to work well with stakeholders and manage expectations
  • You will have well developed Microsoft 365 Skills (Microsoft Word, Power Point, Microsoft Planner)

Benefits:

  • ASAP start (pending Federal Police Clearance)
  • 12 months Assignment
  • Full time hours Monday to Friday
  • Multiple locations available
  • $55.24 to $60.26 hourly + Super

How to apply:

Chandler Macleod is an equal opportunity employer as part of our commitment to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, disability and culturally and linguistics candidates are also encouraged to apply.

Please note the successful candidate for the role must hold Australian Citizenship.

Please click 'APPLY" to upload your details and resume to be considered for this role.

Applications close on the 21st September 2025

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