Senior Project Officer

Senior Project Officer

Full-Time 75600 - 92400 $ / year (est.) Hybrid
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At a Glance

  • Tasks: Coordinate and manage projects that deliver important outcomes for the Federal Government.
  • Company: Join a large Federal Government program with a collaborative team culture.
  • Benefits: 12-month contract, hybrid work options, and opportunities for extensions.
  • Other info: Open to Australian Citizens; equal opportunity employer.
  • Why this job: Make a real impact on nationally significant government initiatives.
  • Qualifications: Experience in project management and strong communication skills required.

The predicted salary is between 75600 - 92400 $ per year.

A fantastic opportunity exists for an experienced Senior Project Officer to join a large Federal Government program delivering important projects and business outcomes. This role will suit a proactive project professional who enjoys coordinating project activities, engaging with stakeholders, managing competing priorities, and supporting successful project delivery within a structured governance environment. Working under limited direction, you will contribute to project planning, reporting, risk management, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Manage and coordinate project activities to support successful delivery outcomes
  • Develop and maintain project plans, schedules, and reporting artefacts
  • Monitor project progress and provide regular status reports and executive updates
  • Assist with project budgeting, procurement activities, and contract management
  • Identify, assess, and manage project risks, issues, and benefits
  • Prepare high-quality documentation including business cases, briefs, reports, and project plans
  • Build and maintain effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders
  • Support quality management activities to ensure project deliverables meet business requirements
  • Contribute to process improvement initiatives and the adoption of project management best practices
  • Provide coaching, guidance, and support to project team members where required

Key Skills and Experience:

  • Demonstrated experience supporting or managing projects within a structured project management environment
  • Strong project planning, scheduling, reporting, and coordination capabilities
  • Experience applying project management frameworks, methodologies, and governance processes
  • Well-developed analytical, research, and problem-solving skills
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to tailor messaging to different audiences
  • Proven stakeholder engagement and relationship management experience
  • The ability to prioritise work effectively and deliver outcomes in a fast-paced environment
  • Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality outcomes
  • Experience working within Federal Government or similarly large and complex organisations
  • Knowledge of project portfolio management and PMO functions
  • AGSVA Baseline clearance required

What's on Offer:

  • 12-month contract + extensions
  • Hybrid working arrangements following an initial onboarding period
  • Opportunity to contribute to nationally significant government initiatives
  • Collaborative and supportive team environment

Due to the nature of this role, this job is open to Australian Citizens only. Calleo is an equal opportunity employer and we encourage applications from all people including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

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We think you need these skills to ace Senior Project Officer

Project Management
Stakeholder Engagement
Risk Management
Project Planning
Scheduling
Reporting
Analytical Skills