Chandler Macleod is recruiting on behalf of our client for an experienced Project Officer to join a dynamic team supporting the delivery of key projects and operational initiatives.
This is an excellent opportunity for a highly organised professional with strong project coordination, reporting, stakeholder engagement and analytical skills to contribute to meaningful outcomes within a large government environment.
About the Role

- Develop and manage project plans, schedules and deliverables in line with established project frameworks.
- Support project governance arrangements and operational integration activities.
- Lead the development of project resources, capability materials and supporting documentation.
- Monitor project milestones, timelines and budgets to ensure successful delivery.
- Coordinate project reporting, including status updates, performance reporting, risk tracking and exception reporting.
- Prepare executive briefs, business cases, reports, presentations and other corporate documentation.
- Support procurement processes, budget monitoring, financial tracking and contract management activities.
- Identify, assess and manage project risks, issues, dependencies and benefits.
- Analyse project, workforce and operational data to provide meaningful insights and support decision-making.
- Develop and maintain reporting tools, dashboards, spreadsheets and tracking mechanisms.




- Coordinate quality assurance activities and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
- Engage with internal stakeholders to support project outcomes and organisational objectives.

Key Criteria To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate:

- Experience supporting or delivering projects within a government or complex organisational environment.
- Strong project planning, coordination and reporting capabilities.
- Excellent written communication skills, including the preparation of executive-level documentation.
- Experience analysing data and presenting insights to support decision-making.
- Advanced skills in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and reporting tools.
- Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship management skills.
- Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines in a quick-paced environment.
- High attention to detail and strong problem-solving skills.
- Experience monitoring risks, budgets and project performance metrics.

If you are a motivated Project Officer looking for your next contract opportunity, apply now.

At Chandler Macleod, we are committed to fostering a diverse workforce where everyone is welcome. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, neurodiverse, people living with a disability and the LGBTIQA+ community.

You can read more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion at https://www.chandlermacleod.com/diversity-and-inclusion.

📌 Project Officer (Richmond)
🏢 Chandler Macleod
📍 Richmond