Our client is a Commonwealth department in the environment portfolio, responsible for national environmental regulation.

This role sits within a small, dedicated taskforce delivering a time-critical national reform program, with a firm deadline of 30 June 2027 and strong ministerial and executive interest.

The Opportunity

This is a non-ongoing APS6 Project Officer role in a small taskforce with a fixed deadline and a visible outcome. You'll start out supporting the EL1 lead and take on more responsibility as you learn the program.

- Work on a high-profile national reform with direct ministerial and executive visibility
- Build experience in intergovernmental work, working closely with stakeholders across the department and beyond
- Take on more responsibility over time, as you build your knowledge of the program
- Be part of a small team where your contribution is noticed, with a clear finish line to work towards
- Non-ongoing to 30 June 2027, with potential for extension

The Role

Working with the EL1 lead, you'll keep the taskforce's work program on track and well reported.

- Provide project support across the work program, tracking milestones, actions, risks and issues against the 30 June 2027 deadline
- Support daily stakeholder engagement across the department and with external partners, including coordinating meetings, preparing agendas and papers, and following up on actions
- Prepare regular reporting that gives executives clear visibility of progress and any critical issues affecting delivery
- Draft ministerial and executive briefings, correspondence, talking points and other written material,



often within tight timeframes
- Respond to shifting priorities and ministerial requests as they arise
- Maintain accurate records and support the taskforce's governance and coordination functions

The Ideal Person

You've supported projects or programs in government, ideally in a policy, regulatory or reform setting, and you're comfortable working to firm deadlines with senior people watching. You're organised, take direction well and want to learn.

- Experience supporting projects or programs within government, ideally in a policy, regulatory or reform setting
- Strong stakeholder engagement skills, and comfort working with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders
- Experience in a ministerial or executive-facing workplace, including preparing briefs and responding to urgent requests
- The ability to manage competing priorities and deliver high-quality work to tight deadlines
- Strong written communication skills, including clear, concise reports and briefing material
- A proactive, organised approach and the ability to work collaboratively in a small team
- Australian citizenship and a current Baseline security clearance (required)

Desirable:

- Knowledge of environmental regulation or intergovernmental agreements

Salary

- $118k – $128k + 15.4% Super
- Non-ongoing APS engagement until 30 June 2027, with potential for extension
- Open to candidates located anywhere in Australia, with flexible working arrangements

HorizonOne is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce and we encourage applications from people of all cultures, capabilities and backgrounds.

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