TSPV Program Management/Assurance Officer (ACT, QLD, VIC)

Kinexus; Canberra; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Kinexus has partnered with the Australian Signals Directorate to source experienced PMO Assurance Officers who will assess and report on project delivery to maximise value. Based in Canberra, Brisbane, or Melbourne, the role is a 12-month contract with a possible extension and requires a TSPV clearance.

You will support risk, financial performance, and delivery health across a key capability program. OND: The role supports implementation across portfolio functions, contributing to assurance

Qualifications

• Experience in risk reporting for portfolios and programs.
• Ability to contribute to assurance activities including Risk, T&E, Delivery Health and Benefits Assurance.

Responsibilities

• Assist in maintaining portfolio risk registers and risk reporting products.
• Monitor risk treatments, mitigation actions and reporting obligations to support effective risk management practices.
• Support assurance activities relating to project financial performance, forecasting, affordability and funding utilisation.
• Assist with the review and analysis of project financial information and contribute to portfolio-level financial insights.
• Support readiness assessments by collecting evidence, monitoring assurance actions and maintaining assurance records.
• Contribute to reporting that provides confidence in capability readiness and deployment preparedness.
• Support project and program health assessments through collection and analysis of delivery performance information.

Skills

Risk management

Financial analysis

Stakeholder communication

Tools

SFIA framework

Job description

Kinexus has partnered with the Australian Signals Directorate in sourcing experienced PMO Assurance Officers to assess and report on the delivery of projects, portfolios and programs to ensure that their expected value will be delivered. The Assurance Officer will support a dynamic team delivering test, evaluation and reporting functions for a key capability delivery program. In addition to this, the role will also contribute across the broader portfolio function to develop and implement assurance activities including Risk Assurance, Test and Evaluation (T&E) Assurance, Delivery Health, and Benefits Assurance.

ASD is the federal agency responsible for foreign signals intelligence, cyber warfare and information security. ASD's purpose is to defend Australia from global threats and help advance our national interests. Suitable candidates will be required to complete ASD's Organisation Suitability Assessment (OSA). This will be required prior to commencement and ASD will allocate successful candidates to work areas based on operational needs.

On offer is an initial 12-month contract with 1 x 12-month extension. This role is available in either Canberra (ACT), Brisbane (QLD) or Melbourne (VIC), and does not offer the opportunity for candidates to upgrade their clearance - a TSPV clearance is essential for this role.

Key duties and responsibilities

• Assist in maintaining portfolio risk registers and risk reporting products.
• Monitor risk treatments, mitigation actions and reporting obligations to support effective risk management practices.
• Support assurance activities relating to project financial performance, forecasting, affordability and funding utilisation.
• Assist with the review and analysis of project financial information and contribute to portfolio-level financial insights.
• Support readiness assessments by collecting evidence, monitoring assurance actions and maintaining assurance records.
• Contribute to reporting that provides confidence in capability readiness and deployment preparedness.
• Support project and program health assessments through the collection and analysis of delivery performance information.

Why Kinexus?

• Kinexus has been supplying contractors to Federal Government panels since 2004 and have a strong relationship with them.
• Our experience in managing contractors in defence/national security industries means we understand the requirements from the Commonwealth, insurances and clearances.
• DISP accredited; we can hold clearances and manage renewals.
• Dedicated account manager, who is your dedicated POC and offer continuous contractor care.
• Rate negotiation guidance in line with the SFIA framework.
• Dedicated payroll assistant who facilitates your taxes and super.
• We proactively chase timesheet approvers to ensure you get paid on-time and error free.
• Regular visits for coffee, lunches and quarterly drinks events.
• We can facilitate novated car leases, LAFHA or salary sacrifice.
• We'll keep you up to date with the most appropriate, interesting opportunities in your field.
• Community matters. Kinexus supports women in Defence through our female mentoring program and rewards referrers through our Referral Rewards scheme.
• Support for your health and wellness through counselling support (EAP) available for all contractors and their families.
• Kinexus is the leading recruitment partner to the defence industry in Australia. We support our community in making intelligent connections and create opportunities to help grow careers.