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 recent 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 workplace.

Your recent 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
Robust 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 chance
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
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📌 Program Officer Workforce Planning Australian Capital Territory
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