APS6 Project Officer - Newcastle

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

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 based in Newcastle, NSW.
• 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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