Strategic Projects Coordinator for Housing & Homelessness

Australian Capital Territory; Canberra; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

ACT Health and Community Services Directorate is seeking a proactive Project Support and Coordination Officer (ASO6) to join the Housing Assistance Commercial Services and Strategy team in Canberra. The role focuses on planning, coordinating and delivering projects from concept through to implementation, with governance and value-for-money at the centre of outcomes.

You will work with cross-agency stakeholders, contribute to procurement and grant activities, and prepare high-quality

Qualifications

• Experience coordinating projects, programs, procurement activities and/or grants.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and communication skills.
• Understanding of public sector governance and accountability principles is highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Support planning, coordination and implementation of projects, programs and reforms to align with government priorities.
• Contribute to project planning, reporting and governance, ensuring value-for-money outcomes.
• Prepare documentation and provide analysis to support informed decision-making; engage with stakeholders across agencies.

Skills

Project coordination

Procurement

Grants administration

Stakeholder engagement

Analytical thinking

Communication

Job description

ACT Health and Community Services Directorate is seeking a proactive Project Support and Coordination Officer (ASO6) to join the Housing Assistance Commercial Services and Strategy team in Canberra. The role focuses on planning, coordinating and delivering projects from concept through to implementation, with governance and value-for-money at the centre of outcomes.

You will work with cross-agency stakeholders, contribute to procurement and grant activities, and prepare high-quality