Senior Project Officer

Compas PTY; Canberra; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Compas PTY is seeking a Senior Project Officer to support ICT projects with strong coordination, governance and reporting capabilities. You will manage project plans, risks, budgets and stakeholder relationships across Canberra, Brisbane or Adelaide in a hybrid work setup.

The role is a contract up to 12 months with extension options and requires a current Baseline clearance. Closing date is 24 August 2026.

Qualifications

• Strong project management capability including planning, risk and stakeholder management.
• Experience providing portfolio, programme and project support.
• Experience developing measures, reporting formats and performance information.
• Knowledge of project management methods, tools, quality practices and governance frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate projects, including project plans, schedules and deliverables.
• Monitor project risks, issues, budgets, quality, benefits and reporting requirements.
• Prepare business cases, executive briefs, status reports and other project documentation.
• Build productive stakeholder relationships and provide specialist project advice.

Skills

Project management

Planning & scheduling

Risk management

Stakeholder engagement

Governance & reporting

Job description

Senior Project Officer – ICT Projects | Hybrid Opportunities

Take the next step in your project career with an opportunity to support the successful delivery of important ICT projects and programs. We are seeking experienced Senior Project Officers with strong project coordination, stakeholder engagement, reporting and governance skills who can confidently manage competing priorities and contribute to high-quality project outcomes.

Canberra, Brisbane or Adelaide
Contract Duration: Up to 12 months, with extension options
Security Clearance Requirement: Current Baseline clearance required
Closing Date: Monday, 24 August 2026

Essential Tasks:

• Manage and coordinate projects, including project plans, schedules and deliverables.


• Monitor project risks, issues, budgets, quality, benefits and reporting requirements.


• Prepare business cases, executive briefs, status reports and other project documentation.


• Build productive stakeholder relationships and provide specialist project advice.

Key Criteria:

• Strong project management capability, including planning, risk and stakeholder management.


• Demonstrated experience providing portfolio, programme and project support.


• Experience developing measures, reporting formats and performance information.


• Knowledge of project management methods, tools, quality practices and governance frameworks.

YOUR APPLICATION WILL BE TREATED WITH THE STRICTEST CONFIDENCE

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