APS6 Project Officer Hybrid opportunity with a Federal Government Agency in NewcastleReasons to Apply – At a Glance

- Make a real impact supporting Australians living with disability through meaningful project work.
- Join a growing Federal Government agency with a strong focus on operational excellence and career development.
- Enjoy flexibility and stability with a hybrid work model, competitive hourly rate, and potential for extension or permanency.

Your New Company

Your organisation delivers a national support system for Australians living with disability, funding essential services tailored to individual needs and helping people achieve their goals. As a growing Federal Government agency focused on operational excellence, this role offers a chance to contribute to meaningful initiatives and take your career to the next level.

Your New Role

You will be responsible for:

- Developing and managing project plans, schedules and governance activities to ensure successful project delivery.
- Coordinating project reporting, stakeholder communications and executive briefings to provide clear updates on progress, risks and outcomes.
- Monitoring project budgets, procurement activities and contract administration to support effective financial management.
- Identifying, assessing and managing project risks, issues and dependencies, while implementing mitigation strategies to maintain project performance.
- Analysing project, operational and workforce data to identify trends, support decision-making and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
- Preparing high-quality business documentation, reports,



dashboards and reporting tools while ensuring deliverables meet quality standards and business requirements.

What You Will Need to Succeed The successful applicant will demonstrate:

- Solid understanding of project management methodology, with the ability to develop and maintain project artefacts to support planning, monitoring, and delivery.
- Well-developed Microsoft 365 skills.
- Advanced communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to build and maintain relationships and manage expectations.
- Strong organisational skills and experience in government administration, enabling efficient and compliant project delivery.
- Australian Citizenship is required.

The Logistics

- 12-month contract with possibility of extension or permanency.
- Hybrid working arrangement – based in Newcastle, NSW.
- Hourly rate of $60.26 + super.

What You’ll Get in Return

- An opportunity to progress your career with a large Federal Government agency.
- Work-from-home flexibility and a hot desk office environment.
- A positive and open working culture.
- Weekly pay cycle.
- Online timesheet submission and approval.
- Nominated superannuation fund.
- Ability to contribute to the continuous improvement of the agency’s end-to-end participant experience.

What You Need to Do Now

If this role sounds like something you’d be interested in pursuing, click ‘Apply Now’ or forward your current CV to [email protected]. Please include a short summary outlining your suitability for the role.

If this role doesn’t quite suit you, but you’re interested in exploring new opportunities, please contact us to arrange a confidential discussion about your career.#3020697

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