Project Support And Coordination Officer

Council Jobs; Canberra; On-site; AUD 103,000 - 117,000; Full time

Job summary

ACT Government in Canberra seeks a motivated Project Support and Coordination Officer (ASO6) to join the Commercial Services and Strategy team within Housing Assistance. The role focuses on planning, coordinating and delivering projects and reforms with strong governance and stakeholder engagement.

You will contribute to procurement, grants administration and commercial analysis, working across Housing Assistance, HCSD and other ACT Government agencies to move initiatives from concept through to

Qualifications

• Experience coordinating projects, programs, procurement activities and/or grants.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and communication skills.
• Understanding of public sector governance and accountability principles is valued.

Responsibilities

• Support planning, coordination and implementation of projects, programs and reforms that align with Government priorities.
• Collaborate with stakeholders across Housing Assistance, HCSD and ACT Government agencies to deliver initiatives from concept to implementation.
• Contribute to project planning and reporting, and support procurement and grant activities.
• Prepare high-quality documentation and provide analysis and advice to support informed decisions.
• Promote governance, accountability and value-for-money outcomes in programs.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Job description

Project Support And Coordination Officer

Classification: Administrative Services Officer Class 6
Salary: $102,657 - $116,592 plus superannuation
Position No: 00577
Directorate: Health and Community Services
Advertised (Gazettal date): 06 October 2026
Contact Officer: Lisa Brown on**********@act.gov.auor(02) 6205 1***

Details: The Health and Community Services Directorate is seeking a motivated and highly organised Project Support and Coordination Off icer (ASO6) to join the Commercial Services and Strategy team within Housing Assistance. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to strategic housing and homelessness initiatives that deliver meaningful outcomes for the ACT community.

Working in a fast-paced and collaborative environment, you will support the planning, coordination and implementation of projects, programs and reforms that align with Government priorities and strengthen service delivery. You will work closely with stakeholders across Housing Assistance, HCSD and other ACT Government agencies to help deliver initiatives from concept through to implementation, while ensuring strong governance, accountability and value-for-money outcomes.
The role provides a unique opportunity to develop and apply skills across project management, procurement, grants administration, commercial analysis and stakeholder engagement. You will contribute to project planning and reporting, support procurement and grant activities, prepare high-quality documentation and provide analysis and advice to support informed decision-making.

We are looking for a proactive and adaptable professional who enjoys working across a diverse range of activities and can build productive relationships with a broad range of stakeholders. You will have experience coordinating projects, programs, procurement activities and/or grants, together with strong analytical, problem-solving and communication skills. An understanding of public sector governance and accountability principles, or the ability to quickly acquire this knowledge, will be highly regarded.

In return, you will join a supportive team committed to innovation, collaboration and continuous improvement, with the opportunity to contribute to work that has a direct impact on housing and homelessness outcomes across the Territory.
Health and Community Services Directorate (HCSD) is an inclusive employer where all people are respected and valued for their contribution. We strongly encourage and welcome applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people, People with Disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, veterans, mature age workers and lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex and queer (LGBTIQ) people.

Note: A Merit Pool will be established from this selection process and will be used to fill vacancies over the next 12 months.

Note: Under the ACTPS employment framework you may be placed in another role where required for the efficient administration of the service.

The ACT public service is committed to closing the gap, underpinned by the belief that when Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people have a genuine say in the design and delivery of policies, programs and services that affect them, better life outcomes are achieved. More information can be found here ACT Closing the Gap Implementation Plan - ACT Government Transparency Portal.