Aps6 Project Officer - Education

APS6 Project Officer - Education

• Contract 18th March to 30th June + Possible extension
• City Based
• Flexible work options + City Office
• $55 to $65 per hour + superannuation

About our client 
This Federal Government Department’s purpose is to support the wellbeing of those who serve or have served in the defence of our nation, and their families.
 
About the role 
As the APS6 Project Officer – Education, you’ll work within The Education Team to create programs and resources that align with the departments reporting requirements under Outcome 3 and the Australian Curriculum, to share with teachers, students and the broader community resources and activities about the experiences of Australian service. This unique team requires creative people who can: manage projects; research, write and produce content; contribute to the work of the team; work collaboratively with stakeholders; meet deadlines, embrace new technologies and work with limited direction.
 
Duties
Among other duties, the successful candidate will:

• Manage various one-off and ongoing projects including the Anzac and/or Remembrance Day commemorative package mail outs
• Research and draft a range of digital and print content suitable for a range of audiences
• Manage competing priorities and projects with fixed deadlines (e.g. tied to commemorative anniversaries), while producing high quality and accurate products
• Collaborate and engage with stakeholders to promote and improve the Department’s offerings
• Provide expert advice to your section, manager, the branch and executive
• Ensure projects meet all financial and administrative regulations (e.g. procurement is in accordance with appropriate requirements)
• Oversee and contribute to the development of advice, briefings, papers, submissions and correspondence
• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders to respond to BAU requests for information and resources
• Mentor staff, and build capability as required
• Manage ongoing business and administration tasks within defined processes

About you
You’ll bring your teaching background and track record of success in a previous similar role:

• Support strategic direction – ability to work both independently and collaboratively as needed and provide sound advice to your manager
• Achieve results – deliver high quality education resources, often with tight deadlines, to a high standard and in compliance with departmental procedure and requirements
• Project Management – proven ability to manage projects and meet deadlines with limited supervision
• Support productive working relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Display personal drive and integrity
• Communicate with influence – including representing the team at both internal and external engagements, and working with internal and external stakeholders

To be considered for this contracting opportunity, you must:

• Hold a National Police Clearance completed within the last 6 months.
• Be an Australian Citizen

Benefits

• Flexible work options available.
• 4-month contracting opportunity with the possibility of extension.
• City location surrounded by fantastic amenities.

How to apply
If this role is of interest to you, APPLY NOW, with your current resume in MS Word format along with an expression of interest. If you would like to know more then please don’t hesitate to contact Bill O’Rourke on 02 6162 7*** or via ********@dfp.com.au

DFP welcomes applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and people with disability. In addition, DFP will provide reasonable adjustments for individuals with disability throughout the recruitment process. If you identify as a person with disability and require adjustments to the application, recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, please advise via ***********@dfp.com.au or 1300 337 000 and indicate your preferred method of communication (email, phone, text) so we can keep in touch and meet your accessibility needs.