Are you an experienced administrator or project support professional looking for your next challenge? This is an exciting opportunity to join a State Government department on a contract basis, providing high-level support to senior leaders and contributing to impactful projects. For the right candidate, there is potential for extension.

About the Role As a Project Officer, you will play a key role in supporting a senior executive office, ensuring smooth operations and assisting with business documentation, reporting processes, and project coordination. This role requires a proactive approach, strong organisational skills, and the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide high-level administrative and project support to senior executives
• Coordinate corporate documentation, governance processes, and reporting requirements
• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders to drive project outcomes
• Support procurement activities and continuous business improvement initiatives
• Utilise government systems such as SAP, Aurion, and PowerBI (or ability to learn)
• Assist with business unit reporting and ensure compliance with corporate processes
• Undertake ad hoc tasks to support operational needs in a dynamic environment

About You:

• Strong organisational and problem-solving skills with attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work efficiently under pressure
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and able to learn new systems quickly
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• A proactive, customer-service mindset with a focus on delivering results
• Previous experience in an executive office (private or public sector) is preferred
• Previous experience in the public sector is highly regarded

Benefits:

• Competitive hourly rate with contract stability
• Potential for extension based on performance
• Opportunity to work within a high-level executive office in the public sector
• Flexible work arrangements with office presence required a few days per week
• Supportive team environment with exposure to key government projects

This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated professional looking to leverage their experience in a dynamic and rewarding role.

For any questions, please contact Faith Lethbridge on 07 3003 7736.

At Chandler Macleod, we are committed to fostering a diverse workforce where everyone is welcome. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, neurodiverse, people living with a disability and the LGBTIQA+ community.

You can read more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion at https://www.chandlermacleod.com/diversity-and-inclusion.