Project Support - Governance | Full-Time Permanent

Classification: Administrative Services Officer Class 6
Salary: $95,746 - $109,072 plus superannuation
Position No: 65880
Directorate: Major Projects Canberra
Advertised (Gazettal date): 18 April 2024
Contact Officer: Sharon Thompson on ***************@act.gov.au or (02) 6207 2***

Details: Do you like a challenge and want to be a key part of a high performing team who work to support a safe and vibrant city?

Then this opportunity is for you!

Major Projects Canberra is responsible for leading and supporting the procurement and delivery of the ACT Government’s infrastructure programs. We deliver infrastructure for the Canberra community, improving our liveability, enabling a vibrant, inclusive, and sustainable city.

The Northside Hospital Project (NHP) team will be leading the design development and delivery of the new Northside Hospital in Bruce.

The Project Team will work alongside ACT Health Directorate, Canberra Health Services and clinicians to plan, procure and deliver the new Northside Hospital Project. The Project is in its early planning phase with procurement of key advisors underway, ahead of procuring the main works contractor later in 2024. Major Projects Canberra will continue to lead the project through its various phases to completion, including:

• Planning and procurement;
• Decanting and enabling works; and
• Construction and commissioning.

As Project Support – Governance you will:

• Provide overall Project Support functions to ensure the development of quality project documentation and support the various functions and outputs required.
• Provide administrative support in the preparation of procurement documents, including supporting tender processes and tender evaluation activities, as well as accounts payable and receivables functions for processing and payment of invoices to suppliers and service providers.
• Coordinating of the NHP Team’s input into: the ACT Cabinet, the NHP Board, Project Control Group and associated sub-committees, as well as various forms of government reporting.
• Providing secretariat function to various NHP committees.
• Assist in the management of the project’s risk management framework.

The Position Description provides more details on this exciting opportunity.

The ACT Public Service supports workforce diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive workplace. As part of this commitment, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, culturally diverse people and those who identify as LGBTIQ are encouraged to apply.

Note: A Merit Pool will be established from this selection process and will be used to fill vacancies over the next 12 months. Selection may be based on application and referee reports only.

How to Apply:  Please submit no more than a two-page written response addressing why you are best suited for this position and your experience against the Professional/Technical Skills and Knowledge, Behavioural Capabilities and Compliance Requirements/Qualifications outlined in the Position Description, along with a current curriculum vitae and contact details for two referees.

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