APS6 Project Officer

Randstad Australia; Newcastle City Council; On-site; AUD 99,000 - 121,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad Australia in Newcastle, NSW is seeking an experienced Project Officer to support federal initiatives. The APS6 role blends project management, data insights, and strategic reporting to enable executive decision-making.

Starting ASAP, the 12-month contract is based in Newcastle with a competitive hourly rate and super. The successful candidate will coordinate governance, reporting, and risk management across multiple sources and programs.

Qualifications

• Proven background delivering projects on time with governance.
• Advanced MS Excel expertise and reporting platform experience.
• Experience turning data into executive insights.

Responsibilities

• Develop, manage, and implement project plans, schedules, and governance frameworks.
• Collect, interrogate, and analyse complex datasets from multiple sources to identify trends, risks, and opportunities.
• Build, maintain, and enhance workforce and project reporting products, including dashboards, spreadsheets, and tracking tools.
• Prepare and quality-assure executive briefs, business cases, project status reports, and presentations.
• Monitor project budgets, track financial commitments, and support procurement and contract management.
• Identify, manage, and escalate project risks, dependencies, and mitigation strategies.

Skills

Project management

Data analysis

Executive reporting

Stakeholder engagement

Public sector experience

Tools

Power BI

SharePoint

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Are you an experienced Project Officer who thrives at the intersection of project management, data insights, and strategic reporting? Step into an influential APS6 Project Officer position where your expertise will directly shape project frameworks, drive data accuracy, and support executive decision-making across high-impact federal initiatives.

The Details

• Start: ASAP
• Role Type: 12-Month Contract (Full-Time)
• Location: Newcastle, NSW
• Pay Rate: $60.26 / hour + super
• Work Rights: Australian Citizenship required

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, manage, and implement project plans, schedules, and governance frameworks.
• Collect, interrogate, and analyse complex datasets from multiple sources to identify trends, risks, and opportunities.
• Build, maintain, and enhance workforce and project reporting products, including dashboards, spreadsheets, and tracking tools.
• Prepare and quality-assure executive briefs, business cases, project status reports, and presentations.
• Monitor project budgets, track financial commitments, and support procurement and contract management.
• Identify, manage, and escalate project risks, dependencies, and mitigation strategies.

Skills & Experience Required

• Project Management: Proven background delivering projects on time, managing risks, tracking budgets, and navigating project governance frameworks.
• Data & Digital Capability: Advanced MS Excel expertise (pivot tables, complex formulas, lookups, data modeling) and experience with reporting platforms (e.g., Power BI, SharePoint).
• Analytical Thinking: Strong capability to turn quantitative and qualitative data into actionable insights for executive stakeholders.
• Communication & Engagement: High-level written communication skills with experience drafting executive briefs and managing stakeholder relationships.
• Government Experience: Prior public sector experience and knowledge of disability or health sectors is highly desirable.

Application close 10am Friday 9th October 2026, any application after this date will be considered as an Expression of Interest in case other similar opportunities become available.

At Randstad, we are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from any background.