Project Officers

Cleared ICT; Canberra; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Cleared ICT invites applications for a Project Officer to support operations within the Australian Signals Directorate (ASD). The role is based onsite in Canberra, ACT, and requires experience in project administration, governance and coordination within a secure Defence environment.

The Project Officer will work across stakeholders, applying structured project management practices to ensure timely and compliant delivery of project activities, with emphasis on organisation and communication

Qualifications

• Essesntial criteria responses required, with each response limited to 3,000 characters.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and support delivery of ASD projects.
• Assist with project test, evaluation and acceptance programs.
• Apply project management methodologies to administrative and technical activities.
• Draft briefs, correspondence and reports for committee submissions.
• Maintain project financial records under supervision.
• Support project planning, scheduling and tracking activities.
• Provide project administration and coordination support.
• Support governance, assurance and quality review activities.
• Assist with management of risks, changes, quality, finance and configuration management.
• Collaborate with project stakeholders to achieve objectives.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication

Project coordination

Job description

Project Officer - Australian Signals Directorate (ASD)

RFQ ID: LH-07551
Department: Department of Defence Australian Signals Directorate
Initial Contract: 12 months × 12-month extensions
Location: Canberra, ACT
Experience Level: APS5 equivalent
Working Arrangement: Onsite, with arrangements subject to the requirements of the assigned work area

About the Opportunity

We are seeking experienced Project Officers to support the operations of Project, Program and Portfolio Offices and contribute to the delivery of projects within the Australian Signals Directorate (ASD).
This is an opportunity to work within a highly secure and complex Defence environment, supporting project teams across project administration, governance, financial management, planning and delivery activities.
The role would suit a Project Officer who enjoys working across multiple stakeholders and can bring strong organisation, communication and project coordination skills to a complex environment.

Key Responsibilities

• As a Project Officer, you will assist with the coordination and delivery of projects, including:
• Assisting with preparations for project test, evaluation and acceptance programs.
• Applying project management methodologies to administrative and technical activities.
• Researching, drafting and preparing briefs, correspondence and reports, including submissions for committee consideration.
• Maintaining project financial records under the limited supervision of the Project Manager.
• Supporting project planning, scheduling and tracking activities.
• Providing project administration and coordination support.
• Supporting project governance, assurance and quality review activities.
• Assisting with the management of project risks, changes, quality, finance and configuration management as required.
• Working with project stakeholders to support project objectives and delivery outcomes.

Application Requirements

The buyer requires candidates to provide a response to each essential criterion, with each response limited to 3,000 characters.

Only candidates with current Australian security clearance will be considered.