EXT-2026-5234 - APS 6 Senior Project Officer

Australian Government Department of Veterans' Affairs; Canberra; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Australian Government Department of Veterans' Affairs is seeking a Senior Project Officer to support procurement and contracting activities within OAWG in Canberra. The role focuses on advising staff and administering procurement processes to deliver veteran-focused initiatives.

The successful candidate will engage in governance, screening, and compliance steps while maintaining APS standards and credibility in a public sector environment.

Qualifications

• Australian citizen required under section 22(8) of the Public Service Act 1999.
• Baseline Vetting (AGSVA) security clearance is the minimum requirement.
• Pre-engagement screening checks may be required for external candidates.

Responsibilities

• Assist in procurement and contracting activities for OAWG staff.
• Manage administration of procurement related activities.

Job description

The Senior Project Officer assists in the provision of procurement and contracting advice and assistance to OAWG staff members. OAWG undertakes a significant number of procurement activities to maintain the government commitment to acknowledge and commemorate eligible veterans. The Senior Project Officer manages the administration various procurement related activities.

DUTIES

Please refer to Candidate Information Pack for a list of duties related to this role.

ELIGIBILITY

• Under section 22(8) of the Public Service Act 1999, employees must be Australian citizens to be employed in the Australian Public Service (APS).
• Any successful candidate external to DVA offered employment will be required to undergo pre-engagement screening checks, even if they currently have a security clearance. The screening checks are conducted in accordance with the Australian Government Protective Security Policy Framework requirements.
• Any successful candidate will be required to obtain and/or maintain, a Baseline Vetting (AGSVA) security clearance as a minimum.

NOTES

This recruitment process may be used to fill ongoing and/or non-ongoing position/s. For more information about the role, please see the Candidate Information Pack.

A merit pool of suitable applicants may be created which may be used to fill future ongoing and non-ongoing vacancies should they become available over the next 18 months.

Successful applicants engaged into the APS will be subject to a probation period.

We welcome people with diverse skills, experiences and perspectives. DVA is committed to building a workforce that reflects the community we serve and encourages applications from:

• Veterans and former Australian Defence Force members, whose skills and experience are highly valued across the APS
• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples
• People with disability
• People who identify as LGBTQIA+
• People from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds

We are a Veteran Employer of Choice! This means you benefit from a workplace actively supporting veterans and families of veterans - one that understands and values military experience. You're joining an organisation publicly recognised for its commitment to fostering veteran-friendly employment pathways and long-term career success.

The Australian Public Service (APS) values the unique skills, perspectives, and experiences that veterans gain during their Australian Defence Force (ADF) employment and encourage veterans to apply. Support may be available to veterans transitioning to meaningful APS careers through participation in VetPaths, which offers veterans an opportunity to participate in a six-month program offering formal learning and development, career mentoring and activities for wellness and peer support. More information can be found on the DVA Website.

RecruitAbility applies to this vacancy. Under the RecruitAbility scheme, you will be invited to participate in further assessment activities for the vacancy if you choose to opt-in to the scheme, declare you have a disability and meet the minimum requirements for the vacancy. All requests for reasonable adjustments will be considered and managed in consultation with you. Further information can be found at https://www.apsc.gov.au/recruitability.

CONTACT OFFICER DETAILS

For any job related information required after reading the selection documentation, please contact: Ian Winstanley [e-mail]