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Seeking Senior Project officers to undertake work that is complex in nature and work under limited direction.
The Department
This department is tasked with improving outcomes for Australians through the delivery of digital systems and the National Strategy for Australia, this organisation commenced operations on 1 July 2016. It is responsible for national digital services and systems, with a focus on engagement, innovation, quality, and safety. The focus is on getting data and technology to work for individuals, consumers, and the professionals who look after them.
Job details
Senior Project Support officer will be required to undertake work that is complex in nature, work under limited direction with the opportunity for reasonable autonomy and accountability. Employees at this level exercise both initiative and judgment in the interpretation of policy and in the application of practices and procedures. APS 6 employees provide detailed technical, professional, and/or policy advice in relation to complex problems and may assist in strategic planning, program and project management and policy development. Employees may have a considerable level of public contact in relation to difficult or sensitive issues and may liaise with a range of stakeholders in a representational role. Work may involve management responsibilities requiring the setting of priorities and managing workflows
Key duties and responsibilities
Security Required: Must have a Baseline security clearance
Location -ACT, NSW, QLD, and Hybrid Based - Flexible work arrangements are available in line with the Agency flexible work policy and agreed with the successful candidate
How to Apply
Please upload your resume to apply. Candidates will need to be willing to undergo pre-employment screening checks which may include, ID and work rights, security clearance verification and any other client requested checks
Closing date: Tuesday, 11 March 2025 at 9am , Canberra time
Call Joanne Finchett on 0480 002454 or email Joanne@whizdom.com.au for any further information
Senior Project Officer
| Job title : | Senior Project Officer |
| Contract type : | Contract |
| Location : | Canberra |
| Sectors : | |
| Salary : | $80 - $110 per hour |
| Start date : | 2025-03-04 |
| Duration : | 12.0 MONTH |
| Job Reference : | V-50445 |
| Contact name : | Joanne Finchett |
| Contact email : | joanne@whizdom.com.au |
| Job published : | 2 days ago |
The Department
This department is tasked with improving outcomes for Australians through the delivery of digital systems and the National Strategy for Australia, this organisation commenced operations on 1 July 2016. It is responsible for national digital services and systems, with a focus on engagement, innovation, quality, and safety. The focus is on getting data and technology to work for individuals, consumers, and the professionals who look after them.
Job details
Senior Project Support officer will be required to undertake work that is complex in nature, work under limited direction with the opportunity for reasonable autonomy and accountability. Employees at this level exercise both initiative and judgment in the interpretation of policy and in the application of practices and procedures. APS 6 employees provide detailed technical, professional, and/or policy advice in relation to complex problems and may assist in strategic planning, program and project management and policy development. Employees may have a considerable level of public contact in relation to difficult or sensitive issues and may liaise with a range of stakeholders in a representational role. Work may involve management responsibilities requiring the setting of priorities and managing workflows
Key duties and responsibilities
- Support Senior Project Managers with project management activities e.g. across end to end delivery to monitor, track and report the status of project deliverables to ensure time, cost and quality metrics are in line with approved project artefacts.
- Support the preparation of Project status reports, and ad-hoc reporting requests.
- Liaise with the Program Director, Program Manager and Senior Project Managers to ensure program and project outcomes delivery is on track.
- Manage and monitor the project risks, actions, issues, dependencies and decisions (RAIDD) register in partnership with the Program Director, Program Manager, Senior Project Managers and working group members.
- Raise risks and issues as required.
- Develop, monitor and update project schedules in partnership with the Senior Project Managers, Program Manager and Program Director.
- Escalate any deviations to the Senior Project Managers, Program Manager and/or Program Director as per the tolerance thresholds.
- Manage project change processes in partnership with the Project Managers, Program Manager and/or Program Director.
- Support project team to develop and maintain comprehensive briefing papers for relevant governance committees and advisory groups.
- Maintain effective working relationships and promote Agency values to achieve delivery.
- Demonstrated ability to perform the duties of the position.
- Demonstrated experience commensurate with the responsibilities of the position.
Security Required: Must have a Baseline security clearance
Location -ACT, NSW, QLD, and Hybrid Based - Flexible work arrangements are available in line with the Agency flexible work policy and agreed with the successful candidate
How to Apply
Please upload your resume to apply. Candidates will need to be willing to undergo pre-employment screening checks which may include, ID and work rights, security clearance verification and any other client requested checks
Closing date: Tuesday, 11 March 2025 at 9am , Canberra time
Call Joanne Finchett on 0480 002454 or email Joanne@whizdom.com.au for any further information