2 x APS4/5 Project Support Officers

Summary about this job

Detail information about job 2 x APS4/5 Project Support Officers. Terms and conditions vacancy

The Organisation:

This Federal Government Department is very high-profile and one of the most sought after employers within the APS. Holding an advisory role and operating as one of the key pillars of Government, they may be called upon at any time to contribute to discussion on all manners of topics.

The Opportunity:

This is a unique opportunity to work as part of a team responsible for the transformation of the Department’s internal enabling services in order to more effectively respond to the Whole of Government Shared Services Programme. The team is also responsible for providing Enterprise Project Support (EPS) for the Department.

Covering a maternity leave, you will initially be engaged for 6 months with the option to extend depending on workload. This is an excellent opportunity for an APS administrator to gain exposure to a complex projects area.

The Role:

Working in a busy and fast-paced team, the Project Support Officer’s will work as part of a small team and be responsible for reporting to the Manager, Corporate Projects. The roles will also be responsible for liaising with staff in Corporate Division and across the Department to provide governance and implementation support to key projects and initiatives. Your duties may include:-

• Ensuring objectives are achieved within desired timeframes and budget
• Project scheduling and maintain reporting to executives on progress
• Communication support
• Risk analysis and mitigation where required
• Various administrative support, including project administration

The Person:

You will have demonstrated administration experience, preferably in an APS context but if not in an ICT project support role within the private sector. You will be able to work in a fluid and rapidly changing environment and be able to cope under what can at times be very stressful circumstances. In addition you will have:-

• A solid understanding of corporate procedures and systems
• A sound understanding of project management frameworks and procedures is desirable
• Demonstrated ability to be self-motivated and to work under general guidance with limited supervision.
• Organisational and administrative skills including the ability to deliver accurate, relevant and timely outcomes with attention to detail
• Effective communication/writing skills including the ability to liaise with a diverse range of people
• Experience with computer based applications including Microsoft Excel (Essential) and Microsoft Visio (Desirable)
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a team to ensure accurate and timely completion of work within project timeframes.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain a high level of professionalism and confidentiality whilst working with sensitive information
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain relationships with external and internal stakeholders to achieve positive outcomes
• Australian citizenship is mandatory in order to be considered.

The Salary:

$45 - $55/hr + 9.5% Superannuation will be offered to the successful candidate. *Please note, this rate includes casual leave loading in lieu of annual and sick leave.

To apply online, please click on the appropriate link. Alternatively, for a confidential discussion, please contact Sarah Tamasi on (02) 6108 4878, quoting Ref No. 7607.