Program Officer

Evolve Scientific; Canberra; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Long-term contract opportunity

Develop government program management

Job summary

Evolve Scientific in Canberra is seeking an experienced Program Officer to support delivery of projects and programs with a focus on stakeholder engagement, reporting, governance and programme administration. This is a 12-month opportunity; Australian Citizenship is required.

You will coordinate activities, build relationships across teams, review funding documentation, and prepare briefings for senior stakeholders while ensuring governance and deliverables are tracked accurately.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting or delivering programs, projects, grants or contracts.
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills and confidence working with diverse groups.
• Ability to analyse information and provide practical recommendations.
• Excellent written communication skills, including reports and briefings.
• Well-organised with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Government experience and/or the ability to obtain a Baseline Security Clearance is highly regarde

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and deliver program activities to ensure projects remain on track
• Build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders across multiple teams
• Review reports, funding documentation and project information to support decision-making
• Prepare high-quality briefings, correspondence and program updates for senior stakeholders
• Monitor project performance, governance requirements and key deliverables
• Manage records, reporting and administrative activities with accuracy and attention to detail

Skills

Program management

Stakeholder engagement

Reporting

Governance

Administration

Written communication

Job description

About the company:

Our client is a Federal Government organisation delivering programs that support sustainable outcomes, community initiatives and long-term national priorities. They work closely with stakeholders across government, industry and the broader community.

About the role:

We are seeking an experienced Program Officer to support the delivery of a range of projects and programs, with a focus on stakeholder engagement, reporting, governance and program administration. This is a fantastic 12-month opportunity to contribute to meaningful initiatives while working in a collaborative and supportive team environment. To be eligible for this position, you must be an Australian Citizen.

Duties:

• Coordinate and deliver program activities to ensure projects remain on track
• Build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders across multiple teams
• Review reports, funding documentation and project information to support decision-making
• Prepare high-quality briefings, correspondence and program updates for senior stakeholders
• Monitor project performance, governance requirements and key deliverables
• Manage records, reporting and administrative activities with accuracy and attention to detail

Skills/experience:

• Experience supporting or delivering programs, projects, grants or contracts
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills and confidence working with diverse groups
• Ability to analyse information and provide practical recommendations
• Excellent written communication skills, including reports and briefings
• Well-organised with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• Government experience and/or the ability to obtain a Baseline Security Clearance is highly regarde

Culture & Benefits:

• Flexible working arrangements
• Long-term contract opportunity
• Opportunities to develop government program management experience