Project Officer - Governance

Chandler Macleod; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 83,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

Chandler Macleod in Melbourne is seeking a Project Officer - Governance to support governance, administration and delivery across a major digital transformation programme in a highly regulated environment.

Join a PMO-driven team to coordinate governance forums, prepare minutes and artefacts, and ensure accurate reporting and documentation while managing multiple workstreams and stakeholder needs in a fast-paced setting.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting the delivery of complex projects and programs.
• Strong governance, project coordination or PMO support experience.
• Excellent attention to detail and document management skills.
• Experience preparing reports, correspondence, meeting packs and governance documentation.
• Understanding of project lifecycles and project management methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of projects within a large digital transformation program.
• Prepare and maintain governance documentation, including action registers, status reports and project artefacts.
• Coordinate governance forums, committee meetings and workshops.
• Prepare agendas, meeting packs, minutes and follow-up actions.
• Assist in the development and maintenance of project processes, procedures and documentation.
• Provide administrative and project coordination support across multiple workstreams.
• Track project progress, risks, actions and key milestones.
• Coordinate onboarding activities, access requirements and internal program resources.
• Support reporting and information flow between project teams and stakeholders.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Skills

Governance

PMO support

Stakeholder engagement

Project coordination

Documentation

Education

PM qualifications

Project Management certification

Governance training

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Project Officer - Governance

Burwood East | 3-Month Contract | Potential Extension | $60-$70 per hour + Super

An exciting opportunity is available for an experienced Project Officer - Governance to join a major digital transformation programme within a complex and highly regulated environment.

Working within an established Project Management Office (PMO), you will play a key role in supporting project governance, administration and delivery activities across a high-profile programme.

This role is ideal for a detail-oriented professional with strong coordination skills, governance experience and the ability to work across multiple stakeholders and workstreams.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of projects within a large digital transformation program
• Prepare and maintain governance documentation, including action registers, status reports and project artefacts
• Coordinate governance forums, committee meetings and workshops
• Prepare agendas, meeting packs, minutes and follow-up actions
• Assist in the development and maintenance of project processes, procedures and documentation
• Provide administrative and project coordination support across multiple workstreams
• Track project progress, risks, actions and key milestones
• Coordinate onboarding activities, access requirements and internal program resources
• Support reporting and information flow between project teams and stakeholders
• Build and maintain positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders

About You

• Experience supporting the delivery of complex projects and programs
• Strong governance, project coordination or PMO support experience
• Excellent attention to detail and document management skills
• Experience preparing reports, correspondence, meeting packs and governance documentation
• Understanding of project lifecycles and project management methodologies
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
• High level organisational and administrative skills

Desirable Experience

• Qualification in Project Management or a related discipline
• Government, emergency services or other highly regulated industry experience
• Experience supporting PMO or governance functions
• Strong Microsoft Office skills

If this sounds like your next opportunity, we would love to hear from you.

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

At Chandler Macleod, we are committed to fostering a diverse workforce where everyone is welcome. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, neurodiverse, people living with a disability and the LGBTIQA+ community.

You can read more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion at https://www.chandlermacleod.com/diversity-and-inclusion.