Project Support Officer

Compas; Canberra; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Compas in Canberra is seeking a Project Support Officer for Digital Delivery on a fixed-term contract. The role supports planning, scheduling, governance artefacts, and prepares status reports and dashboards while coordinating meetings and minutes.

It also involves assisting with financial monitoring, procurement, onboarding and contractor engagement, plus liaising with stakeholders to identify risks and drive continuous improvement. Baseline security clearance is required.

Qualifications

• Strong project coordination and organisational skills.
• 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.

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.

Job description

Project Support Officer | Digital Delivery

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.

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