Project Support Officer

Compas PTY; Canberra; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Compas Pty Ltd, a Canberra-based recruitment and services firm, is seeking a Project Support Officer to assist a major government digital health delivery program. You will coordinate projects, prepare dashboards, manage governance artefacts and support stakeholders in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires strong coordination, experience with ICT/digital delivery, and excellent written communication. The contract runs from 1 September to 30 June 2027 with Baseline security clearance.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to coordinate projects with multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Experience supporting ICT or digital delivery projects.
• Strong written communication for reports and briefings.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and data accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Support project planning, scheduling and coordination, including plans, RAID logs and governance artefacts.
• Prepare status reports, dashboards and briefing materials, and coordinate governance meetings, agendas and minutes.
• Assist with financial monitoring, procurement, onboarding and contractor engagement activities.
• Liaise with stakeholders, identify and elevate risks and issues, and support continuous improvement.

Skills

Project coordination

ICT/digital delivery

Written communication

Stakeholder engagement

Job description

Project Support Officer | Digital Delivery

Support a major government digital health delivery program as a Project Support Officer, providing project coordination, reporting, governance, documentation and stakeholder support across a fast-paced delivery environment.
Location: Canberra
Contract Duration: 1 September to 30 June 2027
Security Clearance Requirement: Baseline
Closing Date: 10.00am, Thursday 27 August

Essential Tasks

• Support project planning, scheduling and coordination, including plans, RAID logs and governance artefacts.
• Prepare status reports, dashboards and briefing materials, and coordinate governance meetings, agendas and minutes.
• Assist with financial monitoring, procurement, onboarding and contractor engagement activities.
• Liaise with stakeholders, identify and elevate risks and issues, and support continuous improvement.

Key Criteria

• Strong project coordination and organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Experience supporting business-led ICT or digital delivery projects.
• Strong written communication skills, including project documentation, reports and briefings.
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills, attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy.

About Compas

Compas Pty Ltd is a Canberra based wholly Australian owned, Recruitment and Services company that has been operating since 1987. We specialise in the provision of permanent, contract and temporary recruitment services, as well as specialised Consulting assignments.

YOUR APPLICATION WILL BE TREATED WITH THE STRICTEST CONFIDENCE

Due to the nature of this environment, candidates must hold a current Baseline clearance.