Project Officer - Secretariat

Government client seeks an experienced Project Officer to provide project support and secretariat services to the organisation's Board

Project Officer opportunity

• Approx. $55-$65 per hour plus Super
• Full-time, short-term contract until 30 June. Immediate Start
• Melbourne CBD location/Working from Home Arrangement

About the role

Government department seeks an experienced Project Officer to join them on a full-time, short-term contract until end of June 2024. As the Project Officer, you will provide project support and secretariat services to the organisation's Board, as part of a team. The role will involve a high level of management and liaison with internal and external stakeholders pivotal to the successful outcomes of organisation's funded initiatives.

Key duties

Your key tasks and responsibilities will include:

• Supporting the organisation's Board and Audit and Risk Committee meetings, including logistics and briefing support, preparation of minutes and actions as required.
• Supporting key Board related communications and engagement activities.
• Drafting and reviewing the organisation's Board and Audit and Risk Committee papers as required.
• Supporting the organisation's Regional Council Chairperson meetings and leading planning and logistics for the Regional planning days including briefing support, preparation of minutes and actions as required.
• Induction and supporting for the organisation's Board members.
• Management of the organisation's Board Secretariat inbox.

Qualifications and Experience

The skills and experience you will need to demonstrate include:

• Prior experience in a secretariat and project support function within a government environment.
• Demonstrable understanding of how Government projects and programs are delivered.
• Proven capability as a self-starter and an ability to effectively undertake work independently.
• Ability to prepare and deliver communications and engagement activities.
• Good communications skills, including the ability to communicate to a range of audiences.

How to apply?

Please apply online using the appropriate link below forwarding a copy of your resume highlighting your secretariat and project experience, your government experience and your suitability for the role. Alternatively, for a confidential discussion, please contact Edgardo Robinson on 03 7065 1*** quoting Ref No. 237467.