Project Officer - APS Level 5
Federal Independent Agency looking for an experienced Project Officer for temp work
Summary about this job
Management
Company: Manpower
Location: Darwin
Work type: Full Time
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Phone: +61-2-9474-1481
Fax: +61-3-4842-1625
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Detail information about job Project Officer - APS Level 5. Terms and conditions vacancy
COMPANY
Our client is a Federal Independent Agency who are based in Canberra and have a Northern Territory divisional office in Darwin. They are looking for a Project Officer - APS Level 5, for a 6 months full-time contract with the possibility of extension depending on the project’s final delivery model.
ABOUT THE ROLE
The Project Officer demonstrates an ability to understand Australia’s democracy and democratic processes and use this understanding to manage a team in the planning and delivery of polling services to remote areas in the Northern Territory and APY Lands (SA) during the next federal election. The Remote Voter Services project comes with a high degree of complexity requiring management of multiple tasks which run concurrently and have immutable deadlines during an election period.
As the Project Officer, you will be part of the Northern Territory Office Management Team, responsible for leading and managing your team and providing updates to both the NT Director Operations and the Lingiari Divisional Office Manager. You will inspire a sense of purpose and direction to your team, create and take opportunities to work collaboratively with others across the broader office and maintain a focus on strategic objectives.
As the Project Officer will ensure the delivery of quality outcomes from the implementation of the Remote Voter Services program. Deliverables include development and delivery of a fit for purpose communication strategy, materials distribution and return plan, management of the mobile polling schedule, remote travel and accommodation logistics and recruitment and training of staff. You will also be responsible for the overall management of the purpose-built database and ensuring the accuracy of data.
ABOUT THE PERSON
In order to be successful in this role, you must have an understanding of cultural complexities existing within discrete communities. You will also be able to:
- Achieve Results
- Support productive working relationships
- Display personal drive and integrity
- Communicate with influence
- Implement Advanced computer skills
- Manage internal and external stakeholders
- Lead and drive a team to achieve the desired objective
THE OPPORTUNITY
This is a fast-paced role that plays an integral part in the community. This position is a salaried, 6 month fixed term contract that has the ability to be extended to another 6 months, pending further requirements. For more information please contact Zhulina Enaam on 07 3407 3151 or simply apply by clicking on the link below.
Thank you in advance for your application, due to a large number of interest, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.