Project Officer

Hoban Recruitment; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 83,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working arrangements

Job summary

HOBAN Recruitment is seeking an experienced APS6 Design Strategist to support a high-profile Australian Government agency in Surry Hills, NSW. The role offers a hybrid working arrangement, 37.5 hours per week, and a competitive pay rate.

As an APS6-level Design Strategist, you will lead strategic projects, develop governance and reporting, conduct complex research, prepare executive materials, and engage senior stakeholders to deliver meaningful outcomes for Australians.

Qualifications

• Experience in strategy, policy, program or project management.
• Strong analytical and research skills for evidence-based recommendations.
• Exceptional written communication for executive documentation.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic projects from planning through delivery.
• Develop and manage project plans, schedules, governance and reporting.
• Conduct complex research and analysis to inform decisions.
• Prepare executive briefs, business cases and corporate documentation.
• Identify, assess and manage risks, issues and opportunities.
• Provide strategic recommendations to senior stakeholders.
• Support policy development, workforce planning and organisational improvement.
• Build relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Contribute to procurement, contract management and QA activities.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Analytical capability

Stakeholder engagement

Written communication

Project planning & governance

Education

Public policy/related discipline

Job description

HOBAN Recruitment is seeking an experienced and motivated APS6 level Design Strategist to support a high-profile Australian Government agency located in Surry Hills NSW. This is an exciting opportunity for a strategic thinker who can lead complex initiatives, deliver evidence-based insights, and contribute to programs that have a meaningful impact on Australians.
Working within a collaborative and fast-paced environment, you will play a key role in strategic planning, project delivery, policy development, research, stakeholder engagement and organisational improvement initiatives. The role requires strong analytical capability, sound judgement, and the ability to manage competing priorities while delivering high-quality outcomes.

About the Role

As an APS6 level Design Strategist, you will:

• Lead and coordinate strategic projects, programs and initiatives from planning through to delivery.
• Develop and manage project plans, schedules, governance documentation and reporting activities.
• Conduct complex research, investigations and analysis to inform strategic decision-making.
• Prepare high-quality reports, executive briefs, business cases, discussion papers and corporate documentation.
• Identify, assess and manage project risks, issues and opportunities.
• Provide specialist advice and strategic recommendations to senior stakeholders.
• Support policy development, workforce planning and organisational improvement initiatives.
• Build and maintain productive relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Contribute to procurement, contract management and project quality assurance activities.
• Work collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams to achieve strategic outcomes.
• Competitive pay rate of $60.26per hour, including casual loading, providing you with financial stability and recognition for your expertise.
• 12% superannuation to secure your future and support your retirement planning.
• ASAP start date, allowing you to embark on this exciting opportunity without delay.
• Full-time position, offering 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, enabling a healthy work-life balance and time.
• Convenient Surry Hills location with hybrid working arrangements available.
• Opportunity to contribute to large-scale strategic and policy initiatives.
• Exposure to senior executive stakeholders and complex programs of work.
• Meaningful work that positively impacts the Australian community.

About You

To be successful, you will demonstrate:

• Experience working in strategy, policy, program or project management environments.
• Strong analytical and research skills with the ability to assess complex information and develop evidence-based recommendations.
• Exceptional written communication skills, including preparation of executive-level documentation.
• Proven stakeholder engagement and relationship management capabilities.
• The ability to work autonomously, exercise sound judgement and manage competing priorities.
• Experience delivering outcomes within complex and evolving environments.
• Strong organisational skills with a focus on quality, accuracy and continuous improvement.
• Experience within government, disability, health or human services sectors will be highly regarded.
• Knowledge of strategic planning, workforce planning, procurement or contract management principles is desirable.
• Relevant tertiary qualifications in public policy, business, strategy, project management, public administration or a related discipline, and/or a minimum of three years' experience in a policy, strategy or related role.

Positions close for submissions WEDNESDAY 21st October 2026.

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.