Project Officer - Program Management Office

Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA); Melbourne; Remote; AUD 85,005 - 103,895; Full time

Job summary

A national assessment authority is seeking a Project Officer for the Program Management Office to support their National Assessment Program and digital initiatives. The role involves managing project planning, documentation, and governance functions. Ideal candidates will have relevant qualifications and experience in project management, showcasing strong organisational and problem-solving skills. The position offers a competitive salary starting at $94,450 AUD per annum.

Qualifications

• Experience in project management and policy environments.
• High level initiative and organisational skills.
• Ability to work autonomously and collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Provide assistance to the Manager, manage project planning.
• Coordinate day to day operations and maintain project documentation.
• Contribute to program oversight and governance functions.

Skills

Project management

Organisational management

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Education

Relevant tertiary qualifications in business or similar

Job description

Project Officer - Program Management Office

ACARA is seeking a Project Officer – Project Management Office position to support the National Assessment Program (NAP) work program and digital transformation initiatives to support the next phase of online national assessment in Australia.

Location: National role.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-level assistance to and work closely with the Manager, manage and monitor all aspects of the project planning and implementation of the allocated projects / project components and program work streams.
• Manage and coordinate day to day operations including establishing and maintaining project documentation and schedules to ensure all planned deliverables are achieved.
• Develop effective plans and procedures and work with ACARA Assessment and Reporting teams to ensure they are implemented to support a smooth transition of NAP online delivery technologies.
• Contribute to program oversight, governance and reporting functions including identification and addressing project delivery issues, assessment of project progress and effectiveness, risk identification and management, contingency plan and implementation of quality assurance measures.

Qualifications

• Relevant tertiary qualifications in business, project and/or change management, public administration, policy or similar are desirable.
• Experience in project management and policy environment
• High level initiative and organisational management skills, with attention to detail and the ability to identify improvements, determine priorities, multi-task and effectively and efficiently meet timelines.
• Experience in the delivery of projects or programs in a high-profile policy environment with established governance processes and reporting, including the development of presentations, briefings and papers for senior officers.
• Good problem solving and critical thinking skills, and the ability to coordinate multi-task and coordinate between internal and external stakeholders
• Proven ability to work autonomously and collaboratively as a member of a diverse team of professionals with minimal supervision.

Salary and benefits

ACARA offers an attractive salary package dependent on the skills and experience of the successful candidate, commencing at $94,450 base per annum, as a full-time equivalent (plus superannuation).

Applications and eligibility

Applications will close at 11.59pm 26 August 2025 AEST.

ACARA embraces a diverse workforce culture and is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer that welcomes applications from First Nations Australians.

Any offer of employment will be subject to satisfactory verification of your right to work in Australia and a police clearance check and may include a working with children check.