Project Officer

Karlka Recruiting Group; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 67,000 - 95,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Dedicated consultant per contract

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Karlka Recruiting Group is engaged with a Federal Government Agency to provide Project Officer contractors for a 12-month contract in Sydney, Canberra or Brisbane. The role supports planning, coordination and delivery of projects and programs under governance and risk management.

Baseline Security Clearance is required; inactive clearance accepted if lapse is under 3 months. WFH arrangement negotiable and extension options available for successful candidates.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting project, program or policy delivery in complex environments.
• Strong coordination and organisational skills to manage competing priorities.
• Sound written and verbal communication, incl. briefs and meeting papers.
• Experience supporting governance, secretariat functions, action tracking and records management.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and collaborative work style.
• Sound analytical, problem-solving and risk management skills.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a National Police Check and Baseline Security Clearance.
• Qualifications or certifications in project, program, Agile or change management are desirable.
• Experience supporting project financial management and PM tools is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate activities, track milestones and manage priorities.
• Lead discrete pieces of work and report progress, risks, issues and dependencies.
• Maintain project plans, schedules, registers and reporting documentation.
• Monitor budgets, forecasts and expenditure information for decision making.
• Support governance activities including meetings, papers, action tracking and record keeping.
• Build productive stakeholder relationships and support communication across groups.
• Contribute to problem solving and achievement of project outcomes.

Skills

Project coordination

Governance

Stakeholder engagement

Risk management

Budget monitoring

Education

PM certification

Tools

MS Office

PM software

Job description

• 12-month contract with potential extensions
• Baseline Security Clearance essential (inactive Baseline clearance accepted where inactive for less than 3 months)

• Sydney, Canberra or Brisbane Locations
• 12-month contract with potential extensions
• $58.65 per hour plus super
• WFH arrangement negotiable
• Baseline Security Clearance essential (inactive Baseline clearance accepted where inactive for less than 3 months)

About the company

Karlka Recruiting Group has partnered with a Federal Government Agency to engage Project Officer contractors for a 12-month contract based in Sydney, Canberra or Brisbane. Multiple opportunities are available, with potential extension options for suitable candidates.

About the Position

The Project Officer will support the planning, coordination and delivery of projects and programs. Working under limited direction, the role contributes to governance, stakeholder engagement, reporting, risk management and project delivery outcomes.

Duties

• Support delivery of projects and programs by coordinating activities, tracking milestones and managing priorities
• Lead discrete pieces of work and provide updates on progress, risks, issues and dependencies
• Maintain project plans, schedules, registers and reporting documentation
• Monitor budgets, forecasts and expenditure information to support decision making
• Support governance activities including meetings, papers, action tracking and record keeping
• Build productive stakeholder relationships and support communication across internal and external groups
• Contribute to problem solving and support achievement of agreed project outcomes

Requirements/Skills

• Demonstrated experience supporting project, program or policy delivery in complex environments
• Strong coordination and organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities
• Sound written and verbal communication skills, including preparation of briefs, reports and meeting papers
• Experience supporting governance, secretariat functions, action tracking and records management
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills and ability to work collaboratively
• Sound analytical, problem-solving and risk management skills
• Ability to obtain and maintain a National Police Check
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Baseline Security Clearance
• Qualifications or certifications in project, program, Agile or change management are desirable
• Experience supporting project financial management is desirable
• Experience using project management, reporting, collaboration or records management tools is desirable

Benefits working with this Client

• $58.65 per hour plus super
• Sydney, Canberra or Brisbane locations
• 12-month contract with 2 x 6-month extension options available

Benefits working with Karlka Recruiting Group

• Weekly pay
• Ongoing support: Pre, during and post placement
• Dedicated consultant per contract
• Employee Assistance Program available
• Our agency supports Indigenous communities