Chandler Macleod is recruiting on behalf of our client
for an experienced
Senior Project Officer
to support the delivery of key government programs and projects.
This is an exciting opportunity for a project professional with robust stakeholder engagement, governance, communications and project coordination experience to contribute to complex, high-impact initiatives within a large Federal Government environment.
Working under broad direction, you will support Project Managers and Delivery Leads to ensure project activities are effectively planned, monitored, governed and reported in line with established project management frameworks.
You will also play a key role in implementation readiness, stakeholder communications and change management activities.
Contract Details
12-month initial contract
Locations: Canberra, Sydney, Brisbane or Melbourne
Key Responsibilities
Manage and coordinate project activities to support successful delivery outcomes
Develop and maintain project plans, schedules and delivery documentation
Prepare project status reports, executive briefs and governance papers
Coordinate governance meetings, workshops and stakeholder forums
Maintain project documentation, RAID registers and governance artefacts
Develop and manage communication plans and stakeholder engagement activities
Prepare project communications, updates,



implementation notices and briefing materials
Create communication products including FAQs, newsletters, presentations and intranet content
Support change management and business readiness activities
Coordinate stakeholder consultations and readiness assessments
Monitor and report on communication and engagement activities
Build and maintain effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders
About You
To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate:
Experience as a Project Officer, Senior Project Officer or Change Management professional
Strong project coordination, stakeholder engagement and communication skills
Experience supporting governance forums and executive reporting processes
Ability to manage competing priorities and deliver outcomes within tight timeframes
Sound knowledge of project management methodologies and frameworks, including Agile, PRINCE2 or similar
Experience developing project documentation, reporting and governance artefacts
Excellent written communication skills with the ability to prepare executive-level materials
Desirable Experience
Experience within Federal Government environments
Exposure to digital health, interoperability or government ICT projects
Experience working within large, complex transformation programs
#J-*****-Ljbffr

📌 Senior Project Officer (New South Wales)
🏢 Buscojobs
📍 New South Wales