HorizonOne Recruitment reverses traditional recruiting models, so you are the focus of our recruiting efforts – we tailor our service to ensure we find you the best possible fit.

The Opportunity

HorizonOne Recruitment has a consistent flow of program and project roles available in federal government. These roles range from short term contracts (3 months) to long term contracts (12 months or more), as well as permanent s26 transfer positions. It is very common for high performing contracting candidates to receive repeated extensions on their contracts or secure permanency in the APS.

With a range of positions regularly available, we are seeking expressions of interest from suitably qualified candidates due to placing a large majority of or active and registered candidates.

In the current market, the majority of our government clients are looking to fill salaried non-ongoing contracts (also known as fixed term contracts). However, we still have a small number of labour hire contracts available.

Our client base is focused primarily in the ACT region and require candidates to be present in their Canberra office for at least a portion of the week, thus we are only seeking candidates located in Canberra

The Role

The responsibilities of each position will vary, but as a Program or Project Officer in government, you will often be required to:

• Support the design, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of programs or projects that align with the department/agency’s objectives
• Develop project plans, track progress against milestones, and manage reporting requirements
• Coordinate procurement, contract management, and budget oversight activities
• Prepare high-quality documentation including briefs, reports, and ministerial correspondence
• Engage and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure program and project deliverables are met
• Contribute to risk management, governance, and continuous improvement activities across projects and programs

The Ideal Person

Given the requirements of our clients, we are looking for candidates with demonstrated experience delivering programs and projects in a government (Commonwealth) environment or similar.

To be successful in these roles, you will be highly organised with strong project management skills and a proven ability to meet deadlines in fast-paced environments. You will be comfortable managing competing priorities, tracking project milestones, and providing regular updates to senior executives or project boards.

Strong communication skills are essential, as you’ll often prepare high-level documentation and work closely with stakeholders from across government and external organisations. You will also have sound analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to anticipate risks and recommend effective solutions.

Candidates with qualifications or certifications in project management (such as PRINCE2 or Agile) and experience in procurement, contract management, or financial oversight are highly regarded.

To be eligible to work in federal government, you must be an Australian citizen, be willing to undergo a police check and have a Baseline security clearance.

Salary / Rate

Salaries will be dependent on the enterprise agreement of the government department/agency. An approximate salary range at each level is:

• APS5: $75k - $90k + Super
• APS6: $88k - $105k + Super
• EL1: $100k - $135k + Super
• Seeking candidates located in the ACT only as our client base is located primarily in the Canberra region

How to Apply

To apply online, please click on the appropriate link.

Alternatively, for a confidential discussion, please contact Lisa Shakhovskaya on 02 6108 4878 quoting ref no. 20403

HorizonOne is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce and we encourage applications from people of all cultures, capabilities and backgrounds.