Canberra ACT | $60 per hour + Super | 12-month contract

You MUST be an Australian Citizen and hold an active Baseline Clearance to apply.

Starting: January 2027

Location: Canberra only

Your new company

Join a large Federal Government organisation delivering significant programs and services across Australia. You'll be part of a small, high-performing team supporting workforce planning and capability across a large ICT environment.

Your new role

As an APS5 Program Officer, you will support the delivery of workforce planning, recruitment, governance, communications and capability initiatives across the ICT division.

Your responsibilities will include:

- Supporting the implementation and maintenance of the divisional workforce plan
- Coordinating workforce data, records, reporting and analysis
- Supporting talent management and succession planning
- Assisting with APS recruitment processes
- Supporting capability development and workforce initiatives
- Coordinating governance activities and committee requirements
- Preparing executive and committee documentation
- Developing internal communications and digital/intranet content
- Working with stakeholders across the division to deliver workforce priorities

What you'll need to succeed To be successful,



you will ideally bring:

- Strong administration and program coordination skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication
- Strong stakeholder engagement skills
- Experience supporting workforce planning, recruitment, HR, capability or corporate programs
- Strong attention to detail and ability to manage competing priorities
- Previous Federal Government or APS experience will be highly regarded
- Ability to obtain and maintain a Baseline security clearance

What you'll get in return

- $60 per hour + Super
- 12-month contract
- Canberra-based Federal Government opportunity
- Exposure to workforce planning, recruitment and capability initiatives within a large ICT environment

What you need to do now If you're interested in this opportunity, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV.

Alternatively, if you're exploring your next Federal Government opportunity and would like a confidential discussion, please get in touch.

Orlena Prosser

Manager | Human Resources

Level 11, 60 Marcus Clarke St, Canberra City ACT 2601

T: (02) 6112 7639 6112 7639)

E: [email protected]

📌 Program Officer | Workforce Planning (Canberra)
🏢 Hays Human Resources
📍 Canberra