Project Officers

Whizdom Recruitment; Canberra; On-site; AUD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Whizdom Recruitment’s client, a Federal Government organisation, seeks a Project Officer to support delivery of complex technology programs in Canberra. You will handle project administration, coordination, reporting, governance, and financial support to ensure projects stay on track.

The role covers planning, documentation, scheduling, risk management, and stakeholder engagement, with opportunities to contribute across lifecycle and testing, evaluation, and governance processes.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting project, program, or portfolio management activities.
• Strong project coordination, administration, and reporting skills.
• Experience preparing briefs, reports, submissions, and stakeholder communications.
• Ability to assist with planning, scheduling, tracking and governance activities.
• Knowledge of project management methods and governance practices.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.
• Ability to work with stakeholders across technical and business teams.
• Experience maintaining project financial records and supporting budget tracking.
• Proactive and collaborative approach with strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Support successful delivery of projects and programs within a dynamic environment.
• Provide project administration, coordination, reporting, governance and financial support.
• Assist with planning, documentation, scheduling, risk management and stakeholder engagement.
• Support project testing, evaluation activities and governance processes.
• Maintain high-quality project records and artefacts.

Skills

Project coordination

Reporting

Stakeholder management

Governance

Budget tracking

Documentation

Communication

Organisational skills

Job description

About the Client

Our client is a highly regarded Federal Government organisation that plays a critical role in supporting Australia's national interests through the delivery of complex technology, cyber security, intelligence, and capability programs. Operating in a fast-paced and mission-focused environment, the organisation offers the opportunity to contribute to work of national significance while collaborating with experienced professionals across a range of strategic initiatives. Based in Canberra, this organisation delivers projects that support vital government operations and provides a workplace where innovation, professionalism, and continuous improvement are highly valued.

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Project Officer to support the successful delivery of projects and programs within a dynamic project environment. Working closely with Project Managers and key stakeholders, you will provide project administration, coordination, reporting, governance, and financial support to ensure projects remain on track and deliver expected outcomes.

The successful candidate will contribute across various stages of the project lifecycle, assisting with planning, documentation, scheduling, risk management, reporting, and stakeholder engagement. You will also support project testing, evaluation activities, and governance processes while ensuring project records and artefacts are maintained to a high standard.

This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated project professional looking to further develop their experience within a complex government environment.

The Successful Candidate

To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate experience supporting projects, programs, or portfolio delivery functions and possess a strong understanding of project management principles, methodologies, and governance practices.

You will bring:

• Experience supporting project, program, or portfolio management activities.
• Strong project coordination, administration, and reporting skills.
• Experience preparing briefs, reports, submissions, and stakeholder communications.
• The ability to assist with project planning, scheduling, tracking, and governance activities.
• Knowledge of project management tools, methodologies, and best practices.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Well-developed written and verbal communication skills.
• The ability to work effectively with stakeholders across technical and business teams.
• Experience maintaining project financial records and supporting budget tracking activities.
• A proactive and collaborative approach with strong attention to detail.

Candidates must also be willing to undergo an Organisational Suitability Assessment (OSA) prior to engagement.

Why partner with Whizdom?

• We pay our contractors same day you submit your timesheet!
• We are Level 3, DISP certified and have signed the Veteran Employment Commitment and been awarded the highest level of compliance to this important initiative, proactively assisting veterans transitioning from the forces to civilian roles. We’ve been lucky enough to win industry awards for our high level of process compliance and are ISO 9001 certified. Our commitment to reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions has been accredited in line with large global organisations.
• We value diversity and welcome applications from Indigenous Australians, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and people living with a disability.

Location: The role is based in Canberra ACT.

Contract terms: 12 months from commencement date, plus 2x 12 month extensions

Experience Level: APS5 Equivalent

Security Requirements: Candidates must hold an active or reactivatable Top Secret Positive Vetting (TSPV) Security Clearance on submission. Our client is not looking to upgrade an existing clearance for this position. An OSA (Organisational Suitability Assessment) will be required for this position.

Applications open until 8am 30 September 2026.

Reach Damien on 0480 002 503 or [e-mail] for any further information.