- 11 + 12 + 12 month contract – ASAP start date
- Baseline Security Clearance - Civic, ACT
- Providing exceptional governance and secretariat services

Our client, a Federal Government department based in Civic, ACT, that provides the Australian people with an independent electoral service, requires the services of a Program Officer for an 11 + 12 + 12 month contract.

Duties of the Program Officer:

- Organising and supporting document preparation for governance meetings including quality assuring all papers, collating meeting packs and maintaining appropriate record keeping.
- Developing and distributing meeting agendas and maintaining the Forward Work Plan.
- Recording official minutes, decisions and action items and distributing to Members for endorsement.
- Organising and supporting meeting logistics including arranging meeting dates, liaising with Board Members, setting up facilities etc.
- Contributing to Program reporting, document drafting and providing administrative support services as required.
- Supporting the development of a work schedule that includes objectives, work streams, timeframes, budget, and responsibilities.
- Identifying and escalating Program risks where identified.
- Reporting regularly to the Program Manager regarding activities completed and upcoming activities.
- Developing and maintaining a calendar of events.
- Building and maintaining effective relationships within the group and with other stakeholders.
- Supporting capability uplift for recent Program staff by developing and providing relevant Program materials.
- Working with the Program Manager to develop terms of reference and operating procedures.
- Providing basic advice on governance issues regarding the program management methodology.




- Developing and maintaining conflict of interest registers.

Skills and Experience - Program Officer:

Essential

- Excellent teamwork skills, with the ability to work with colleagues to achieve outcomes.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to effectively communicate, collaborate and negotiate with a range of stakeholders and audiences.
- Detail-orientated and results-driven with a proactive work ethic.
- Ability to prepare documents and reports, and present clearly and concisely.
- Experience effectively managing competing priorities and strategic directions, with an ability to remain calm under pressure and respond flexibly to change and uncertainty.
- Proficient in the Microsoft Office suite.
- Familiarity with project management tools.

Desirable

- Relevant tertiary qualifications in a related field.
- Minimum of 3 years in program administration or project coordination, preferably within a governmental context.

How to Apply

For a copy of the full job description, including the application instructions, please get in touch with Andy at Recruitment Hive by clicking the Quick Apply button. Alternatively, you can reach Andy on (02) 6299 1*** to discuss further.

Please note that applications close at 11am on the 29th of July 2026. Recruitment Hive welcome late applications to be considered for future opportunities.

We Value Diversity

The Recruitment Hive is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer. We recognise the value of diverse perspectives and experience and are committed to an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected for who they are. We encourage people with disability, indigenous, veterans and people of all backgrounds and abilities to express their interest in this role.

Job ID: AE 673589 | RFx29649

📌 Program Officer (Canberra)
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