Project Officer

Are you looking for an awesome place to work, where you can proudly be your authentic self, and be part of #oneteam?

We are looking for a passionate team player who aligns with our values and culture, takes pride in their unique contributions, and can challenge the status quo with disruptive thinking. If this sounds like you, come and join us

The Project Officer supports the Project Management team in managing and delivering all projects from the very beginning through to their completion. This includes the responsibilities of: project planning, scheduling, resourcing, and communication among team members, clients, and stakeholders. The Project Officer assumes primary responsibility for timely completion of all project activities in scope and aligned with organizational objectives. The role is expected to follow the Vocus guidelines of hybrid ways of working.

What you'll be doing day-to-day

The key responsibilities of the role are listed below. These may change in response to your personal growth and business demands.

• Project Planning & Scheduling
• Team Support & Communication
• Documentation & Reporting
• Identify potential project risks and issues and work with FES management team to develop mitigation strategies.
• Coordinate the allocation of resources, including human resources, materials, and equipment.
• Assist with project reviews and audits as needed to ensure compliance with organizational standards and guidelines
• Assist with the procurement of supplies and services necessary for project execution.
• Handle general administrative tasks related to project operations, including filing, tracking, and documentation.

What you'll bring to this role

• You have at least 3 years of experience in a similar role
• You have an engineering background (Telecommunication experience is a plus)
• Ability to create report with Excel
• Good knowledge of Excel, PowerPoint and Power BI
• You are a self-driven, proactive person and a quick learner
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work with diverse teams and stakeholders
• Strong ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously, with a keen attention to detail.
• Experience to navigate the dynamic and complex customer landscape effectively.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Collaborative and supportive, with a strong ability to work in cross-functional teams.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) or other project management certifications (e.g., Prince 2, Agile) would be ideal

What We Offer

Working at Vocus will give you rewarding experiences and the opportunity to do extraordinary work. You will enjoy:

• Diverse and dynamic teams with a supportive and inclusive culture.
• Supportive career development plans with comprehensive ongoing training, support, and development opportunities.
• Flexible hours and a hybrid working environment
• Generous discounts on power, gas, mobile and internet; plus, discounts to over 400 retailers.
• Competitive leave options, including anniversary leave, purchased leave, parental leave, volunteering leave, study leave, and 5 extra days of Vocus leave each year, plus more.
• Study assistance programs to excel your personal growth, learning and development.
• Health and wellness offerings, including access to our wellbeing initiatives that can help you from a financial, psychological, and physical perspective.

Working at Vocus is never just a job – it's personal. We're crazy about our customers and believe our people are the difference. Our wonderfully diverse team and a vibrant culture define us. We care about the impact we have on our people, our customers, and our communities and are committed to operating as a responsible, ethical business.

We pride ourselves on setting audacious and ambitious goals and believe that we can play our part in changing the Australian telecommunications landscape and make a fundamental difference to people's lives.

With us, you'll have the opportunity to lead and inspire teams, work on projects that are shaping the future of telecommunications and become part of a culture that thrives on creativity, encourages new ideas, and provides a collaborative and inclusive environment.

About Us

As Australia's specialist fibre and network solutions provider, we own and operate 25,000km of secure, high-capacity fibre connecting people, businesses, governments, and communities across Australia to the world. Through our well-known retail brands, we deliver simple and affordable broadband, mobile, voice and energy services with the purpose of Building Critical Connections. Enabling Better Possibilities.

Ready to take the next step?

If you like the sound of this role and think you'd do a great job, but are worried you don't tick every box, we encourage you to back yourself – we know that diverse groups are less-likely to apply for roles they're not 100% qualified for, but just as likely to succeed at them

We are a proud equal opportunity employer committed to providing a safe, diverse, and inclusive working environment where all our team members feel like they belong. We know diversity makes us stronger and we encourage applications irrespective of background, age, origin, gender, sexual orientation, identity, or ability.

If you feel comfortable, please let us know if you have any accessibility requirements upon application, so we can make any adjustments required to support you throughout our recruitment process.