Project Officers

Whizdom; Canberra; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The Whizdom project officer role is based in Canberra, ACT, supporting the delivery of complex government technology, cyber security, and capability programs. You will assist project managers with administration, coordination, reporting, governance, and financial tasks to keep projects on track and deliver outcomes.

Ideal candidates will bring experience supporting projects or portfolios, strong coordination, documentation, and stakeholder communications skills, plus a solid understanding of

Qualifications

• Experience supporting projects, programs, or portfolio delivery.
• Strong 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 tools, methodologies, and governance best practices.
• Strong organisational and written/verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work with stakeholders across technical and business teams.
• Experience maintaining project financial records and supporting budget tracking.
• Proactive, collaborative, detail‑oriented.

Responsibilities

• Provide project administration, coordination, reporting, governance, and financial support to ensure projects stay on track and deliver outcomes.
• Assist across planning, documentation, scheduling, risk management, reporting, and stakeholder engagement.
• Assist with project testing and evaluation activities.
• Maintain project records and artefacts to a high standard.

Skills

Project coordination

Reporting

Stakeholder communications

Budget tracking

Governance

Documentation planning

Written/verbal communication

Organisational skills

OSA readiness

Education

APS5 Equivalent

Tools

MS Office

Project tracking tools

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're Whizdom. We view you as an extension of our strong, dependable brand and have differentiators which really are different! The Whizdom way:

• 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.

Candidates will need to be willing to undergo pre-employment screening checks which may include, ID and work rights, security clearance verification and any other client requested checks.

Applications open until 8am 30 September 2026.