APS6 Project Officer Richmond

Hays · Melbourne CBD VIC · Full time
Posted 4d ago

APS6 Project Officer Richmond

KEY POINTS WE FOUND
  • Develop and manage project plans and schedules for successful delivery.
  • Coordinate project reporting and stakeholder communications.
  • Monitor project budgets and manage risks to ensure effective financial management.

APS6 Project Officer Hybrid opportunity with a Federal Government Agency in Richmond

Reasons to Apply At a Glance

  • Make a real impact
    supporting Australians living with disability through meaningful project work.
  • Join a growing Federal Government agency
    with a strong focus on operational excellence and career development.
  • Enjoy flexibility and stability
    with a hybrid work model, competitive hourly rate, and potential for extension or permanency.

Your New Company
Your organisation delivers a national support system for Australians living with disability, funding essential services tailored to individual needs and helping people achieve their goals. As a growing Federal Government agency focused on operational excellence, this role offers a chance to contribute to meaningful initiatives and take your career to the next level.
Your New RoleYou will be responsible for:

  • Developing and managing project plans, schedules and governance activities to ensure successful project delivery.
  • Coordinating project reporting, stakeholder communications and executive briefings to provide clear updates on progress, risks and outcomes.
  • Monitoring project budgets, procurement activities and contract administration to support effective financial management.
  • Identifying, assessing and managing project risks, issues and dependencies, while implementing mitigation strategies to maintain project performance.
  • Analysing project, operational and workforce data to identify trends, support decision-making and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Preparing high-quality business documentation, reports, dashboards and reporting tools while ensuring deliverables meet quality standards and business requirements.

What You Will Need to SucceedThe successful applicant will demonstrate:

  • Strong understanding of project management methodology, with the ability to develop and maintain project artefacts to support planning, monitoring, and delivery.
  • Well-developed Microsoft 365 skills.
  • Advanced communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to build and maintain relationships and manage expectations.
  • Strong organisational skills and experience in government administration, enabling efficient and compliant project delivery.
  • Australian Citizenship is required.

The Logistics
12-month contract with possibility of extension or permanency.Hybrid working arrangement Richmond, VIC based.Hourly rate of $60.26 + super.What Youll Get in Return

  • An opportunity to progress your career with a large Federal Government agency.
  • Work-from-home flexibility and a hot desk office environment.
  • A positive and open working culture.
  • Weekly pay cycle.
  • Online timesheet submission and approval.
  • Nominated superannuation fund.
  • Ability to contribute to the continuous improvement of the agencys end-to-end participant experience.

What You Need to Do Now
If this role sounds like something youd be interested in pursuing, click Apply Now or forward your current CV to noah.keeley@hays.com.au. Please include a short summary outlining your suitability for the role.
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Skills

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Excellent communication skillsFinancial managementMarketing analysisMicrosoft 365Organisational skillsProject managementReport writingStakeholder engagementTeamworkTrading

Perks & benefits

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Positive and open working cultureWeekly pay cycleWork-from-home flexibility