Senior Project Officer

NTT; Canberra; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

NTT DATA is seeking an experienced Senior Project Officer to support delivery of complex ICT and cyber security initiatives in a secure federal government environment. You will work with Project Managers and senior stakeholders to ensure governance, monitoring and timely delivery of projects.

The role involves governance, reporting, controls, and communications across national programs, with a long-term contract and an APS6 level experience requirement. Onsite work in ACT or QLD is expected.

Qualifications

• Strong governance, coordination and reporting experience in complex project environments.
• Experience supporting ICT or business projects with governance structures.
• Ability to maintain risk, issue and dependency registers.
• Excellent stakeholder management and executive briefing skills.
• Experience working in highly regulated environments is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Project Coordination & Delivery Support
• Governance & Secretariat Support
• Project Controls & Reporting
• Stakeholder Engagement & Communications
• Quality & Continuous Improvement

Skills

Governance

Stakeholder management

Reporting

Coordination

Analytical mindset

Education

Certificate IV in Project Management Practice

Diploma of Project Management

PRINCE2 Foundation or Practitioner

Agile Project Management Certification

Relevant degree in Project Management, ICT, Business or related discipline

Tools

Microsoft 365 Suite

Project reporting and governance tools

Document management systems

Scheduling and portfolio management tools

Job description

NTT DATA is seeking an experienced Senior Project Officer to support the delivery of complex and nationally significant ICT and cyber security initiatives within a highly secure federal government environment.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a skilled project professional who thrives in structured, fast-paced environments and enjoys working across governance, reporting, stakeholder engagement, project controls, and program delivery support.

Working alongside Project Managers, technical teams, and senior stakeholders, you will play a critical role in ensuring projects are effectively governed, monitored, and delivered in accordance with agreed objectives and timelines.

What's On Offer?

Long-term contract opportunity (12 months + 12-month extension option)

Commencement: 2 February 2027

APS6 Equivalent role

Work on high-profile national security initiatives

Collaborate with experienced project and program delivery teams

Exposure to large-scale ICT and cyber security projects

Opportunity to contribute to projects of national importance

Key Responsibilities

Project Coordination & Delivery Support

Governance & Secretariat Support

Project Controls & Reporting

Stakeholder Engagement & Communications

Quality & Continuous Improvement

About You

You are a highly organised project professional with strong governance, coordination and reporting experience within complex project environments.

Demonstrated experience supporting complex ICT or business projects

Strong project governance and administration experience

Experience supporting steering committees, governance boards and assurance activities

Strong understanding of project controls, reporting and documentation management

Experience maintaining risk, issue and dependency registers

Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills

Ability to prepare executive-level reports, presentations and briefing material

Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities

Analytical mindset with strong problem-solving capabilities

Experience working in government, defence, security or highly regulated environments will be highly regarded

Technical Skills

Microsoft 365 Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, SharePoint)

Project reporting and governance tools

Document and records management systems

Project scheduling and portfolio management tools

Highly Desirable Qualifications

Certificate IV in Project Management Practice

Diploma of Project Management

PRINCE2 Foundation or Practitioner

Agile Project Management Certification

Relevant degree in Project Management, ICT, Business or related discipline

Mandatory Requirements

Australian Citizen with active TSPV Security Clearance

Ability to work onsite in ACT or QLD locations

About us

NTT Ltd. is a leading global technology services company. Working with organizations around the world, we achieve business outcomes through intelligent technology solutions.For us, intelligent means data driven, connected, digital and secure. As a global ICT provider, we employ more than 40,000 people in a diverse and dynamic workplace that spans 57 countries, trading in 73 countries and delivering services in over 200 countries and regions

NTT is proud to be an equal opportunity employerwith a global culture that embraces diversity. We are committedto providing an environment free of unfair discrimination and harassment.We do not discriminate based on age, race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, veteran status, or other protected category.