Senior Project Officer

- Location: Canberra

- Contract: 12 months up to maximumof 24 months

- Clearance: Active Baseline

- Working Arrangements: Hybrid option available

We are seeking an experienced Senior Project Officer to support the delivery of a portfolio of projects within a complex and fast-paced environment. Working with limited direction, you will coordinate project activities, manage schedules and reporting, engage with stakeholders, and provide specialist advice to ensure successful project outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

- Manage and coordinate project activities and deliverables.

- Develop and maintain project plans, schedules, and reporting frameworks.

- Prepare project documentation including business cases, executive briefs, plans, and reports.

- Monitor project budgets, expenditure, procurement activities, and contracts.

- Identify, monitor, and manage project risks, issues, and benefits.

- Support quality management and continuous improvement initiatives.

- Build and maintain strong stakeholder relationships across multiple levels.

- Conduct research, analysis, and reporting to support project objectives.

- Provide guidance, coaching, and support to project team members.





- Represent the project team in meetings, workshops, and other forums.

About You

You are a highly organised project professional with strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

You can effectively manage competing priorities, apply sound judgement, and work collaboratively across teams to achieve outcomes.

Required Skills & Experience

- Demonstrated experience supporting or managing projects within established project management frameworks.

- Robust project planning, scheduling, reporting, and coordination skills.

- Experience monitoring project performance, risks, budgets, and deliverables.

- Ability to develop and maintain effective stakeholder relationships.

- Strong analytical, research, and problem-solving capabilities.

- Experience contributing to quality management and process improvement initiatives.

- Ability to supervise, mentor, and develop staff where required.

- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

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📌 Senior Project Officer (Canberra)
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