APS5 Program Officer | Workforce Planning

Job Q; Canberra; Hybrid; AUD 68,000 - 97,000; Full time

Job summary

Job Q in Canberra is seeking an APS5 Program Officer to support workforce planning, recruitment, governance and capability initiatives within the ICT division of a large Federal Government organisation. The role focuses on delivering the divisional workforce plan, coordinating data and reporting, and preparing executive documentation while engaging with stakeholders across the division.

This 12-month contract offers Canberra-based work, $60 per hour plus Super, and requires Australian

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Administration

Program coordination

Written communication

Verbal communication

Stakeholder engagement

Workforce planning

Recruitment

HR

Attention to detail

APS experience

Baseline clearance

Job description

#### APS5 Program Officer | Workforce PlanningCanberra, ACT 2600Full Time#### Job descriptionCanberra 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 important 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 planCoordinating workforce data, records, reporting and analysisSupporting talent management and succession planningAssisting with APS recruitment processesSupporting capability development and workforce initiativesCoordinating governance activities and committee requirementsPreparing executive and committee documentationDeveloping internal communications and digital/intranet contentWorking with stakeholders across the division to deliver workforce prioritiesWhat you'll need to succeed To be successful, you will ideally bring:Strong administration and program coordination skillsExcellent written and verbal communicationStrong stakeholder engagement skillsExperience supporting workforce planning, recruitment, HR, capability or corporate programsStrong attention to detail and ability to manage competing prioritiesPrevious Federal Government or APS experience will be highly regardedAbility to obtain and maintain a Baseline security clearanceWhat you'll get in return$60 per hour + Super12-month contractCanberra-based Federal Government opportunityExposure to workforce planning, recruitment and capability initiatives within a large ICT environmentWhat 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: [phone] E: Please click here to apply.Login is optional, you may send application via email