AddressOur Federal Government client is seeking an experienced APS 6 Project Officer to join their Canberra team. The successful candidate must be already working with a Federal Agency and willing to do a s26 transfer. Successful candidate must hold a Baseline Security Clearance.
- S26 Transfer opportunity, ongoing and full-time
- Baseline security clearance is mandatory
- Canberra based candidates only
- $81,015 to $90,804 annually + 15.4% super (paid annual leave and paid sick leave)
The Project Officer's primary task will be to perform administrative tasks, project management and contract management services under the guidance of the Project Director (who reports to the Director of TCMP). You may also have responsibility for your own projects. Tasks include:
- Under general and limited supervision from the Project Director undertake various project management tasks in the procurement of service delivery contracts and capital investment projects
- Assist in the engagement and management of external contractors and specialist advisers to ensure successful project delivery
- Assist in the provision of financial reporting on the Territories Capital Works Program
- Prepare Briefs and Minutes to senior officers and Project Steering Committees
- Review contract documentation and assist in contract negotiations and final contract execution
- Provide administrative support to projects - preparation of briefs, reports, plans, schedules, minutes, financial management
- Conduct procurements using Department templates and/or Commonwealth templates - preparation of documents such as the procurement plan, evaluation plan, request for tender and evaluation report, conduct market research, liaise with suppliers, evaluate responses, prepare and execute contract documents
- Perform contract management responsibilities - goods receipting and processing of invoices, assessment and management of variations, monitoring of milestones, review and approval of deliverables and reporting
- Generally, assist in the work of the section or as directed by management
To be considered for this role you must:
- Support and undertake client-side project management in a Government context (essential)
- Apply initiative and judgement in the application of project procedures
- Manage and report on project finances
- Work autonomously
- Produce high quality drafts requiring little or no revision before finalisation
- Provide excellent communication, liaison and interpersonal skills - written and verbal
- Apply knowledge to different contextual scenarios
- Work at high tempo for short periods and complete tasks on short notice
- Project and contract management experience in the successful delivery of capital acquisition projects
- Experience in undertaking procurement in in line with the Commonwealth Procurement Rules
- An understanding of the security requirements for working in a Commonwealth Department - email classification systems, document security classifications (can be OTJ training)
To be considered for the role click the 'apply' button or for more information about this and other opportunities please contact Irina Alrogi on +61 (0)2 6151 9203 or email: *******@paxus.com.au and quote the above job reference number.
Paxus values diversity and welcomes applications from Indigenous Australians, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and people living with a disability. If you require an adjustment to the recruitment process, including the application form in an alternate format, please contact me on the above contact details.
