Project Officer, Cit National Initiatives

Council Jobs; Canberra; Vor Ort; AUD 103.000 - 117.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Canberra Institute of Technology (CIT) invites applications for a Project Officer to support national initiatives and the National TAFE Network. You will help with governance, coordination, reporting and secretariat duties across multiple programs.

The role emphasises organization, attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities in a dynamic environment. Temporary position until 31 December 2028 with potential permanency.

Qualifikationen

• Experience providing project, governance, executive support, program coordination or secretariat services.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and maintain high-quality administrative and governance processes.
• Experience maintaining records management, reporting or project management systems.
• Experience supporting recruitment, procurement, events or stakeholder engagement activities.
• Deep experience with Microsoft 365, SharePoint and contemporary project management tools.

Aufgaben

• Provide governance and secretariat services for national initiatives.
• Coordinate stakeholders and support reporting and project administration.
• Support recruitment, procurement and event activities as needed.
• Assist project leads with governance documentation and records management.

Kenntnisse

Governance support

Secretariat experience

Stakeholder engagement

Organizational skills

Reporting

Ausbildung

Qualifications in project management or business administration

Tools

Microsoft 365

SharePoint

Contemporary PM tools

Jobbeschreibung

Project Officer, Cit National Initiatives

Classification: Administrative Services Officer Class 6
Salary: $102,657 - $116,592 plus superannuation
Position No: 72421, several
Directorate: Canberra Institute of Technology
Advertised (Gazettal date): 16 October 2026
Contact Officer: Angela Ryan on***********@cit.edu.auor(02) 6207 4***

Details: Canberra Institute of Technology (CIT) is seeking an organised and proactive Project Officer to support the delivery of nationally significant initiatives that are helping shape the future of vocational education and training in Australia.

Working across National TAFE Network projects, including the Reimagining Skills Recognition initiative and other national programs hosted by CIT, this role provides the governance, coordination and operational support that enables complex projects to succeed. From secretariat support and stakeholder coordination through to reporting, recruitment, procurement and project administration, the role plays a critical part in keeping delivery on track.

This is an opportunity to contribute to work that has impact both within CIT and across the broader TAFE sector. The successful candidate will work closely with project leads, educators and stakeholders, supporting initiatives that are developing new approaches to skills recognition, educator capability and workforce development.

We are seeking someone who thrives in a dynamic environment, enjoys bringing order to complexity and can manage competing priorities while maintaining excellent attention to detail. The role would suit an individual who is curious, adaptable and motivated by the opportunity to contribute to reforms that improve outcomes for learners, educators and industry.

Eligibility/Other Requirements:

Mandatory Requirements:

• Experience providing project, governance, executive support, program coordination or secretariat services.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and maintain high-quality administrative and governance processes.

Desirable Qualifications and Experience:

• Qualifications in project management, business administration or a related field.
• Experience supporting governance committees, boards or advisory groups.
• Experience maintaining records management, reporting or project management systems.
• Experience supporting recruitment, procurement, events or stakeholder engagement activities.
• Deep experience with Microsoft 365, SharePoint and contemporary project management tools.
• Knowledge of the VET sector or a demonstrated ability and desire to quickly understand complex education environments.

Note: This is a temporary position available immediately until 31 December 2028 with the possibility of permanency. A Merit Pool will be established from this selection process and will be used to fill vacancies over the next 12 months.

Note: Under the ACTPS employment framework you may be placed in another role where required for the efficient administration of the service.

Where an offer of employment is for a fixed-term period, any related temporary contracts within the Territory will be issued in compliance with the requirements and applicable exceptions outlined in the Fair Work Act.

The ACT public service is committed to closing the gap, underpinned by the belief that when Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people have a genuine say in the design and delivery of policies, programs and services that affect them, better life outcomes are achieved. More information can be found here ACT Closing the Gap Implementation Plan - ACT Government Transparency Portal.

Closes: 30 October 2026