Senior Project Officers

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

Job summary

Cleared Recruitment is supporting the Department of Foreign Affairs & Trade (DFAT) in the search for three Senior Project Officers under RFQ LH-07732. The positions are on-site in Canberra with a 12-month contract plus extension options.

The role involves duties across ICT project delivery, governance and engagement with multiple divisions within DFAT. NV1 or higher security clearance is required, with the possibility of extensions based on performance and project needs.

Responsibilities

• The Project Support Officers will support Program Managers in the day-to-day management of a range of projects ranging in complexity and size.
• They will liaise with a range of stakeholders in a representational role and may help in strategic planning, program and project management and policy development.

Job description

Cleared Recruitment is supporting the Department of Foreign Affairs & Trade (DFAT) in the search for three Senior Project Officers under RFQ LH-07732.

• Position: Senior Project Officer - APS6 equivalent
• Contract: 12 months + 2 x extension options
• Working arrangements: On-site, 5 days per week
• Security clearance: NV1 or above
• RFQ closing: Thursday, 17 September 2026 at 11:59pm Canberra time

Job Specific role description
The Data and Service Delivery Branch within DFAT's Information Management and Technology Division, has a requirement for multiple ICT labour-hire resources to fill the role of ICT Project Officer to support delivery, management and governance of various ICT projects. Duties are diverse and will include engagement with multiple divisions across DFAT to support the delivery of various projects.

Key duties and responsibilities
The Project Support Officers will support Program Managers in the day-to-day management of a range of projects ranging in complexity and size. They are required to undertake work that is complex in nature, work under limited direction with the opportunity for reasonable autonomy and accountability. The Project Support Officers will be required to exercise both initiative and judgment in the interpretation of policy, provide detailed technical, professional, and/or policy advice in relation to complex problems and may assist in strategic planning, program and project management and policy development. They are required to liaise with a range of stakeholders in a representational role. Work may involve management responsibilities requiring the setting of priorities and managing workflows.