Strategic Project Officer (Govt ICT & Transformation)

Paxus; Canberra; Hybrid; AUD 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Paxus is seeking an experienced Project Officer to support a Federal Government client within a complex ICT and business transformation environment. The role focuses on business management, governance, administrative support, and project coordination across finance, procurement and reporting.

The position is part-time (20 hours/week) with a 7-month initial term and a potential extension, offering a hybrid working arrangement.

Qualifications

• Experience in business management, governance and administrative support within ICT/program delivery.
• Budgeting, forecasting, financial monitoring and reporting experience.
• Procurement coordination and contract administration experience.
• Strong stakeholder engagement across multiple levels.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide business management, governance and administrative support across a complex ICT environment.
• Coordinate financial, workforce, risk, performance and project reporting.
• Support budgeting, forecasting and financial reconciliation activities.
• Assist with procurement and vendor engagement under Commonwealth Government policies.
• Maintain project artefacts and documentation per governance frameworks.
• Support workforce planning and onboarding/offboarding processes.
• Prepare briefing materials and correspondence for executives and governance forums.
• Build relationships with stakeholders across organisational levels.

Skills

Business management

Governance

Administrative support

Project coordination

Financial management

Procurement

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Business/Finance-related certifications

Job description

Paxus is seeking an experienced Project Officer to support a Federal Government client within a complex ICT and business transformation environment. The role focuses on business management, governance, administrative support, and project coordination across finance, procurement and reporting.

The position is part-time (20 hours/week) with a 7-month initial term and a potential extension, offering a hybrid working arrangement.