Project Officers

Chandler Macleod Group; Canberra; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Chandler Macleod Group is seeking an experienced Project Officer to support delivery of critical programs within a secure Federal Government environment. Located in Canberra, the onsite PMO role focuses on planning, governance, reporting and budget monitoring across complex initiatives.

You will coordinate activities, prepare briefs, maintain records and engage stakeholders, contributing to risk and change management and quality assurance throughout the program lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting projects, programs or PMO functions within a structured delivery environment.
• Knowledge of project management methodologies, frameworks and tools.
• Experience coordinating project planning, scheduling, tracking and reporting activities.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Experience preparing project documentation, reports, briefings and governance artefacts.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate project records and documentation.
• Experience supporting project governance forums, project control boards or assurance activities.
• Ability to analyse information and provide practical recommendations to support project delivery.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently while contributing effectively within a collaborative project team environment.

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of projects and programs through effective project coordination and administrative support.
• Assist with project planning, scheduling, monitoring and reporting activities.
• Support project testing, evaluation and acceptance activities.
• Apply established project management methodologies, tools and processes across administrative and technical project activities.
• Research, prepare and coordinate briefs, reports, submissions and correspondence.
• Assist with committee papers, governance documentation and project reporting requirements.
• Maintain project records, schedules, registers and delivery documentation.
• Support project governance activities, meetings and stakeholder engagement.
• Assist with project risk, issue and change management processes.
• Maintain project financial records and support budget monitoring activities.
• Contribute to quality assurance and project control activities across the program environment.

Skills

PMO experience

Project coordination

Stakeholder engagement

Governance documentation

Budget monitoring

Risk management

Reporting

Job description

Chandler Macleod is recruiting on behalf of our clientfor an experienced Project Officerto support the delivery of critical projects and programs within a highly secure Federal Government environment.

Working within a Project, Program or Portfolio Management Office (PMO), you will play a key role in supporting project planning, governance, reporting, financial management and delivery activities. This opportunity is suited to a motivated project professional who enjoys working in structured environments and contributing to complex, high-priority initiatives.

About the Role

In this position, you will:

• Support the delivery of projects and programs through effective project coordination and administrative support.
• Assist with project planning, scheduling, monitoring and reporting activities.
• Support project testing, evaluation and acceptance activities.
• Apply established project management methodologies, tools and processes across administrative and technical project activities.
• Research, prepare and coordinate briefs, reports, submissions and correspondence.
• Assist with committee papers, governance documentation and project reporting requirements.
• Maintain project records, schedules, registers and delivery documentation.
• Support project governance activities, meetings and stakeholder engagement.
• Assist with project risk, issue and change management processes.
• Maintain project financial records and support budget monitoring activities.
• Contribute to quality assurance and project control activities across the program environment.

Chandler Macleod is recruiting on behalf of our clientfor an experienced Project Officerto support the delivery of critical projects and programs within a highly secure Federal Government environment.

Working within a Project, Program or Portfolio Management Office (PMO), you will play a key role in supporting project planning, governance, reporting, financial management and delivery activities. This opportunity is suited to a motivated project professional who enjoys working in structured environments and contributing to complex, high-priority initiatives.

About the Role

In this position, you will:

• Support the delivery of projects and programs through effective project coordination and administrative support.
• Assist with project planning, scheduling, monitoring and reporting activities.
• Support project testing, evaluation and acceptance activities.
• Apply established project management methodologies, tools and processes across administrative and technical project activities.
• Research, prepare and coordinate briefs, reports, submissions and correspondence.
• Assist with committee papers, governance documentation and project reporting requirements.
• Maintain project records, schedules, registers and delivery documentation.
• Support project governance activities, meetings and stakeholder engagement.
• Assist with project risk, issue and change management processes.
• Maintain project financial records and support budget monitoring activities.
• Contribute to quality assurance and project control activities across the program environment.

Key Criteria to be Successful

To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate:

• Experience supporting projects, programs or PMO functions within a structured delivery environment.
• Knowledge of project management methodologies, frameworks and tools.
• Experience coordinating project planning, scheduling, tracking and reporting activities.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Experience preparing project documentation, reports, briefings and governance artefacts.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate project records and documentation.
• Experience supporting project governance forums, project control boards or assurance activities.
• Ability to analyse information and provide practical recommendations to support project delivery.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently while contributing effectively within a collaborative project team environment.

Desirable Experience

• Experience supporting portfolio, program or project management office activities.
• Exposure to project financial management, risk management and quality assurance processes.
• Experience using project management and scheduling tools.
• Previous experience within Federal Government, Defence or National Security environments.
• Knowledge of project lifecycle management and governance frameworks.

Security Requirements

• Current TSPV Security Clearanceis mandatory at the time of submission.
• Successful candidates will be required to complete an Organisation Suitability Assessment (OSA) prior to commencement.

Role Details

• Position:Project Officer
• Location:Canberra, ACT
• Working Arrangement:Onsite (subject to operational requirements)
• Hours:40 hours per week
• Start Date:30 November 2026
• Contract:12-month initial engagement with 2 x 12-month extension options available

About the Opportunity

This role offers the opportunity to contribute to nationally significant projects supporting critical government capabilities. You will work alongside experienced project professionals, gain exposure to complex delivery environments and play an important role in supporting project outcomes from planning through to execution.

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.