Program Officer

Hoban Recruitment; Parkes; On-site; AUD 66,000 - 94,000; Full time

Job summary

HOBAN Recruitment is partnering with a Federal Government department to recruit APS5 Program Officers to support a high-profile ICT Workforce Governance & Assurance team based in Parkes, ACT.

This is an excellent opportunity for experienced administration, program support, workforce planning, governance, recruitment or stakeholder engagement professionals looking to contribute to strategic workforce initiatives within a complex government environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in program coordination, governance, recruitment, workforce planning, administration or a related field.
• Strong organisational skills, attention to detail and stakeholder engagement capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Support workforce planning activities, reporting and workforce data management.
• Coordinate APS recruitment processes and maintain recruitment records.
• Assist with governance activities including committee support, agendas, minutes and action tracking.
• Prepare executive reports, briefing papers and workforce documentation.
• Develop internal communications and workforce updates.
• Build relationships with stakeholders across multiple business areas.
• Contribute to workforce capability, engagement and change initiatives.

Skills

Program coordination

Governance

Recruitment coordination

Workforce planning

Stakeholder engagement

Administration

Job description

HOBAN Recruitment is partnering with a Federal Government department to recruit multiple APS5 Program Officers to support a high-profile ICT Workforce Governance & Assurance team based in Parkes, ACT. This is an excellent opportunity for experienced administration, program support, workforce planning, governance, recruitment or stakeholder engagement professionals looking to contribute to strategic workforce initiatives within a complex government environment.

Working as part of a collaborative and high-performing team, you will support workforce planning activities, recruitment coordination, governance processes, executive reporting, communications and capability development programs across a large ICT division. This role offers variety, stakeholder engagement and the opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to workforce capability and organisational performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Support workforce planning activities, reporting and workforce data management.
• Coordinate APS recruitment processes and maintain recruitment records.
• Assist with governance activities including committee support, agendas, minutes and action tracking.
• Prepare executive reports, briefing papers and workforce documentation.
• Develop internal communications, intranet content and workforce updates.
• Build strong relationships with stakeholders across multiple business areas.
• Contribute to workforce capability, engagement and change initiatives.

About You

You will bring experience in program coordination, governance, recruitment, workforce planning, administration or a related field. Strong organisational skills, attention to detail, stakeholder engagement capabilities and the ability to manage competing priorities are essential. Previous APS or government experience will be highly regarded.

What's on Offer

• APS5 equivalent pay rate of $58 per hour + super
• Full-time temporary assignment
• Opportunity to gain valuable Federal Government experience
• Exposure to strategic ICT workforce initiatives
• Supportive and collaborative team environment
• Convenient Parkes ACT location
• Potential extension opportunities

Positions close COB 20 November 2026.

Please note: Applicants must be Australian Citizens and be willing and able to obtain a Baseline Security Clearance if required.

At HOBAN we encourage applications from people with disability, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, people of all genders, LGBTI people, and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

We provide reasonable adjustments; including alternate formats to the recruitment process for individuals with disability. If you require an adjustment to be made during the recruitment process, please email our Adjustments Coordinator at***********@hoban.com.auor visit www.hoban.com.au/adjustmentsfor additional contact details.