Project Officer Contract

• 12 + 12 + 12 month contract – ASAP Start
• $120 – $156 per hour (inc-Super)
• Must hold TSPV Security Clearance
• Canberra Address – Full-time onsite

Our client, a very large Federal Government Organisation, whose focus is on national security, are seeking the experience of a Project Officer for a long 12 + 12 + 12 month contract, based in Canberra, ACT.

Duties of the Project Officer

• Assist the Project Manager in delivering ICT project outcomes, focusing on implementation in partnership with internal and external delivery providers.
• Coordinate project activities, including planning, scheduling, resource allocation, cost management, task management, and status reporting.
• Conducts procurement activities to support project requirements.
• Develop and maintain high-quality project documentation, including project plans, status reports, and meeting minutes.
• Support stakeholder engagement and communication, including preparing project updates and responding to stakeholder inquiries.
• Assist in the coordination of project meetings, workshops, and other events.
• Support the Project Manager in identifying and mitigating project risks and issues.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure project deliverables are met.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date project records and files.
• Provide guidance, coaching, and knowledge transfer to team members.

Skills and Experience Required

• 2-5 years project-related experience and/or Project Officer role.
• Familiarity with project management methodologies & practices, such as Prince2 and PMBOK, & ability to assist in their application in a project setting.
• Proficiency using project management tools.
• Prince2 Foundation Certification and or AIPM CPPP Certification (desired).

How to Apply

Please forward your resume to Ben Cousins at Recruitment Hive by clicking the Apply button, or email your resume to Ben.Cousins @ RecruitmentHive.com.au citing Job ID: BC10775. Alternatively you may call Ben on (02) 6299 1006 (if you hold a TSPV security clearance). Applications close 22/4/2025 however Recruitment Hive welcome late applicants to consider for future opportunities.