Job description
- Federal Government opportunity in Newcastle
- 7 months Contract with possible extension
- $60.26 per hour + super
- Hybrid work arrangement
The APS6 Project Officer undertakes complex tasks guided by legislation, policies, and established protocols. This leadership position involves resolving issues, managing resources, and providing strategic support to enhance service delivery.
Responsibilities may include but are not limited to:
- Develop and manage project plans and schedules.
- Provide specialist advice and technical expertise.
- Conduct independent research and prepare reports.
- Coordinate project reporting and document preparation.
- Monitor project budgets and assist with procurement.
- Identify and manage project risks, issues, and benefits.
- Contribute to project quality management.
- Previous experience working within interfaces such as health, justice, or child protection.
- Experience in writing business cases, plans, executive briefs, and corporate documents.
- Experience in the disability sector.
- Experience conducting research and analysis in a related area.
- Experience working in virtual project teams
To be considered for this role, applicants must hold Australian Citizenship.
If this sounds like the role for you, please submit an updated copy of your resume in MS Word format by hitting APPLY NOW or call Ankita on 02 9200 3683 for more information.
Applicants new to DFP may be asked to provide additional information including work rights status via a survey link – if requested, we ask that you provide this information in order to expedite your application.
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 adjustments@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.
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