Project Officers

Client 1; Canberra; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Australian Signals Directorate (ASD) is seeking an experienced Project Officer to support project administration, governance and delivery across ASD.

This is a 12-month initial contract (with potential for extension) onsite in Canberra, ACT, requiring strong organisation, communication and coordination skills within a secure Defence environment.

Candidates must hold current Australian security clearance and be prepared to work with multiple stakeholders to achieve delivery objectives.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and deliver projects, including administrative and governance tasks.
• Assist with preparations for project test, evaluation and acceptance programs.
• Apply project management methodologies to administrative and technical activities.
• Research, drafting and preparing briefs, correspondence and reports for submissions.
• Maintain project financial records under the supervision of the Project Manager.
• Support project planning, scheduling and tracking activities.
• Provide project administration and coordination support.
• Assist with governance, assurance and quality review activities.

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.