Senior Project Officer

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

Job summary

Ignite in Canberra is seeking an experienced Senior Project Officer to support a portfolio of complex and fast-paced projects. Working with limited direction, you will coordinate project activities, manage schedules and reporting, engage with stakeholders, and provide specialist advice to ensure successful outcomes.

Key responsibilities include developing project plans, monitoring budgets and risks, preparing briefs and reports, and maintaining strong stakeholder relationships across multiple

Qualifications

• Experience in project management within established frameworks.
• Strong planning, scheduling, reporting, and coordination skills.
• Experience monitoring performance, risks, budgets, and deliverables.
• Ability to develop and maintain effective stakeholder relationships.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate project activities and deliverables.
• Develop and maintain project plans, schedules, and reporting frameworks.
• Prepare project documentation including business cases, briefs, plans, and reports.
• Monitor project budgets, expenditure, procurement activities, and contracts.
• Identify, monitor, and manage project risks, issues, and benefits.
• Support quality management and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Build and maintain strong stakeholder relationships across multiple levels.
• Conduct research, analysis, and reporting to support project objectives.
• Provide guidance, coaching, and support to project team members.
• Represent the project team in meetings, workshops, and other forums.

Skills

Project management

Planning & scheduling

Reporting

Budget monitoring

Stakeholder engagement

Risk management

Quality management

People management

Communication

Analytical thinking

Job description

• Contract: 12 months up to maximumof 24 months
• Clearance: Active Baseline
• Working Arrangements: Hybrid option available

Senior Project Officer

• Location: Canberra
• Contract: 12 months up to maximumof 24 months
• Clearance: Active Baseline
• Working Arrangements: Hybrid option available

We are seeking an experienced Senior Project Officer to support the delivery of a portfolio of projects within a complex and fast-paced environment. Working with limited direction, you will coordinate project activities, manage schedules and reporting, engage with stakeholders, and provide specialist advice to ensure successful project outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate project activities and deliverables.
• Develop and maintain project plans, schedules, and reporting frameworks.
• Prepare project documentation including business cases, executive briefs, plans, and reports.
• Monitor project budgets, expenditure, procurement activities, and contracts.
• Identify, monitor, and manage project risks, issues, and benefits.
• Support quality management and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Build and maintain strong stakeholder relationships across multiple levels.
• Conduct research, analysis, and reporting to support project objectives.
• Provide guidance, coaching, and support to project team members.
• Represent the project team in meetings, workshops, and other forums.

About You

You are a highly organised project professional with strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills. You can effectively manage competing priorities, apply sound judgement, and work collaboratively across teams to achieve outcomes.

Required Skills & Experience

• Demonstrated experience supporting or managing projects within established project management frameworks.
• Strong project planning, scheduling, reporting, and coordination skills.
• Experience monitoring project performance, risks, budgets, and deliverables.
• Ability to develop and maintain effective stakeholder relationships.
• Strong analytical, research, and problem-solving capabilities.
• Experience contributing to quality management and process improvement initiatives.
• Ability to supervise, mentor, and develop staff where required.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.