Senior Project Officer

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

Job summary

Compas in Canberra, Brisbane or Adelaide is seeking a Senior Project Officer to support the successful delivery of ICT projects and programs. This role emphasizes strong project coordination, stakeholder engagement, reporting and governance to confidently manage competing priorities and deliver high-quality outcomes.

The position is hybrid, with contract duration up to 12 months (potential extension) and requires current Baseline security clearance. Closing date: Monday, 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

Stakeholder engagement

Reporting

Governance

Risk management

Portfolio / programme support

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.