- 12-month contract with potential extensions
- Baseline Security Clearance essential (inactive Baseline clearance accepted where inactive for less than 3 months)

- Sydney, Canberra or Brisbane Locations
- 12-month contract with potential extensions
- $58.65 per hour plus super
- WFH arrangement negotiable
- Baseline Security Clearance essential (inactive Baseline clearance accepted where inactive for less than 3 months)

About the company

Karlka Recruiting Group has partnered with a Federal Government Agency to engage Project Officer contractors for a 12-month contract based in Sydney, Canberra or Brisbane. Multiple opportunities are available, with potential extension options for suitable candidates.

About the Position

The Project Officer will support the planning, coordination and delivery of projects and programs. Working under limited direction, the role contributes to governance, stakeholder engagement, reporting, risk management and project delivery outcomes.

Duties

- Support delivery of projects and programs by coordinating activities, tracking milestones and managing priorities
- Lead discrete pieces of work and provide updates on progress, risks, issues and dependencies
- Maintain project plans, schedules, registers and reporting documentation
- Monitor budgets, forecasts and expenditure information to support decision making
- Support governance activities including meetings, papers, action tracking and record keeping




- Build productive stakeholder relationships and support communication across internal and external groups
- Contribute to problem solving and support achievement of agreed project outcomes

Requirements/Skills

- Demonstrated experience supporting project, program or policy delivery in complex environments
- Solid coordination and organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities
- Sound written and verbal communication skills, including preparation of briefs, reports and meeting papers
- Experience supporting governance, secretariat functions, action tracking and records management
- Strong stakeholder engagement skills and ability to work collaboratively
- Sound analytical, problem-solving and risk management skills
- Ability to obtain and maintain a National Police Check
- Ability to obtain and maintain a Baseline Security Clearance
- Qualifications or certifications in project, program, Agile or change management are desirable
- Experience supporting project financial management is desirable
- Experience using project management, reporting, collaboration or records management tools is desirable

Benefits working with this Client

- $58.65 per hour plus super
- Sydney, Canberra or Brisbane locations
- 12-month contract with 2 x 6-month extension options available

Benefits working with Karlka Recruiting Group

- Weekly pay
- Ongoing support: Pre, during and post placement
- Dedicated consultant per contract
- Employee Assistance Program available
- Our agency supports Indigenous communities

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📌 Project Officer (Sydney)
🏢 Karlka Recruiting Group
📍 Sydney