Senior Project Officer

Peoplebank; Canberra; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 90,000; Part time

Job summary

Peoplebank is seeking a part-time Senior Project Officer to provide business management and project coordination support across ICT and transformation programs, located at our Canberra office.

The role requires expertise in budgeting, forecasting, procurement and financial reporting, plus strong stakeholder engagement and governance experience. Australian citizenship with NV1 security clearance eligibility is required.

Qualifications

• Experience providing business management and governance support within ICT, program or project delivery environments.
• Experience budgeting, forecasting, procurement coordination and financial reporting.
• Strong stakeholder engagement across multiple organisational levels.
• Excellent organisational skills with ability to prioritise.
• Experience supporting project governance and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Provide business management and project coordination support across ICT and business transformation programs.
• Coordinate project reporting: financial, workforce, risk and performance.
• Manage budgeting, forecasting, financial monitoring and reconciliation.
• Support procurement, contract administration and vendor engagement.
• Maintain project documentation, registers and governance artefacts.
• Support workforce planning, onboarding and administrative processes.
• Prepare briefing papers, reports and correspondence for senior stakeholders.
• Build and maintain relationships with stakeholders.
• Support audit, assurance and compliance activities.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and strategic project support.

Skills

Business management

Governance

Administrative support

Budget management

Forecasting

Procurement

Financial reporting

Stakeholder engagement

Relationship management

Organisational skills

Prioritisation

Governance

Reporting

Business operations

Education

Certifications in business management/finance/procurement

Job description

About Peoplebank

Peoplebank, part of RGF Staffing ANZ, is a leading talent solutions provider. We place the brightest IT & digital professionals into some of the region’s top employers. We are expert recruiters who have been placing IT & digital specialists with some of the most dynamic and recognised organisations in the Asia Pacific region for over 34 years.

Peoplebank, part of RGF Staffing ANZ, is a leading talent solutions provider. We place the brightest IT & digital professionals into some of the region’s top employers. We are expert recruiters who have been placing IT & digital specialists with some of the most dynamic and recognised organisations in the Asia Pacific region for over 34 years.

About the Role

Our Federal Government Client is seeking a part-time Senior Project Officer.

This is a long-term contract role for an initial term to be advised with extension options available, located at our client's Canberra office.

As The Selected Candidate, You Will

• Provide business management and project coordination support across ICT and business transformation programs.
• Coordinate project reporting, including financial, workforce, risk and performance reporting.
• Manage budgeting, forecasting, financial monitoring and reconciliation activities.
• Support procurement, contract administration and vendor engagement activities.
• Maintain project documentation, registers and governance artefacts.
• Support workforce planning, onboarding, offboarding and administrative processes.
• Prepare briefing papers, reports, presentations and correspondence for senior stakeholders.
• Build and maintain productive relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Support audit, assurance and compliance activities.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and strategic project support.

To Be Successful In This Role You Should Have

• Demonstrated experience providing business management, governance and administrative support within complex ICT, program or project delivery environments.
• Experience managing budgets, forecasting, procurement coordination, contract administration and financial reporting.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship management skills across multiple organisational levels.
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and deliver high-quality outcomes independently.
• Experience supporting project governance, reporting and business operations functions.

It Is Desirable If You Have

• Experience supporting ICT, digital transformation, intelligence or law enforcement programs.
• Relevant qualifications or certifications in business management, finance, procurement or a related discipline.

Due to security clearance requirements for this role, candidates must be Australian citizens with the ability to obtain Negative Vetting Level 1 (NV1) Security Clearance.

Benefits Of Being a Peoplebank Candidate

• Personalised Attention: You'll be assigned a dedicated Account Manager to support your unique needs.
• User-Friendly Services and Ongoing Support: Easy online timesheet lodgement, plus full access to contractor care, payroll, and admin support throughout your contract.
• Choice and Flexibility: A wide variety of contracting options tailored to your preferences and circumstances.
• Industry-Leading Payroll Services: Enjoy the reliability of accurate, on-time weekly payments.
• Contractor Satisfaction Focus: Our goal is to be your top choice for IT contracting and permanent roles, with your success at the centre of everything we do.

Applications close: 30 October 2026, Wednesday.

Please note: Only candidates that meet the above criteria will be contacted. Thank you for your interest in the position.

Peoplebank and Leaders IT are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone belongs. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences. If you need adjustments to the recruitment process due to your circumstances, please let us know—we’re here to support you.