Program Reporting Project Officer

Paxus - Technology + Digital Talent; Canberra; On-site; AUD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology talent firm in Canberra seeks a Project Officer to provide effective administrative support for ICT programs. The candidate will assist in program reporting, procurement, and project administration. Ideal candidates have experience in supporting complex ICT projects and excellent communication skills. The role emphasizes collaboration and effective organizational abilities. Competitive support is provided, welcoming diverse applications.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in supporting complex ICT projects.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.
• Demonstrated experience in the use of Defence Financial systems.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide effective administrative support including program reporting.
• Assist with procurement submissions and documentation.
• Deliver effective project administration support.
• Contribute to financial planning and budgeting.
• Provide contract management support.

Skills

Experience in supporting complex ICT projects

Collaborative work skills

Use of Defence Financial systems

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Job description

The Project Officer (PO) is accountable under general direction to provide effective administration to an ICT Program.

The PO will assist in managing activities and processes relating to program reporting, project-specific and general administration, project procurement, project finance and asset documentation. The successful candidate will be required to work cohesively and communicate effectively with other project team staff and stakeholder groups.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

1. Provide effective general administrative support including program reporting, management of project record keeping requirements and systems; secretariat support for project meetings and forums; development of agreements, briefs, minutes and other communications.
2. Assist with the development and successful completion of procurement submissions and supporting documentation in accordance with Commonwealth legislation, and Commonwealth and agency procurement guidelines and procedures.
3. Responsible for effective project administration support including schedule maintenance, risks and issues tracking, financial administration and resource management.
4. Assist all project areas with their financial tasking. Contributes to financial planning and budgeting. Collates required financial data and reports for analysis and facilitate decision-making.
5. Deliver effective contract management support including contract variations, the receipt and review of contract deliverables and the administration of contract closures.
6. Using existing tools and processes provide configuration control over project configuration items and assets including processing of assets transfers.

The PO role requires candidates to possess the following skills and qualifications:

Essential:

• Demonstrated experience in supporting complex ICT projects.
• Ability to work collaboratively and constructively as part of a team to ensure the timely delivery of a quality ICT capability.
• Demonstrated experience in the use of Defence Financial systems.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.

Desirable:

• Knowledge of technology capability lifecycle.
• Project and Program assurance and risk management.
• Demonstrated experience in asset and records management.

When inquiring about this role, please quote job number #272186

To be considered for the role click the 'apply' button or for more information about this and other opportunities please contact Joseph Kwon on [phone] or email: [e-mail]

Paxus values diversity and welcomes applications from Indigenous Australians, people from diverse cultural and linguistic background, and people living with a disability. The recruitment and selection process varies, and some roles may include completion of pre-employment assessments, in-person or online interviews, psychometric testing, written assessments, scenario-based tasks, and pre-employment checks such as medical (including drug and alcohol), criminal history, or financial. If you require an adjustment to any part of the recruitment process, including the application form or assessments completed in an alternate format, please contact me using the above details.