Project Officer – Governance | ASAP Start | $500–$550/day + Super

Location: Mascot, NSW (Hybrid – 3 days office / 2 days WFH)
Rate: $500–$550 per day + super
Contract: ASAP start until January 2026 - 6 Month Contract
Hours: Full-time, 40 hours per week

We are seeking an experienced Project Officer to support the delivery of governance frameworks, risk registers, and strategic planning initiatives within a central government agency. The ideal candidate will bring a strong understanding of risk and governance, secretariat experience, and ideally previous exposure to working within Premier’s or central departments.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate governance-related projects and ensure methodologies are followed and reported on effectively.
• Maintain and update the risk register; ensure project risks are identified, tracked, and mitigated.
• Provide secretariat support to the Trust Board and governance committees – including agendas, minutes, and action tracking.
• Ensure project documentation is governed, stored, and monitored in accordance with compliance standards.
• Support planning cycles, reporting, and the delivery of policy and internal governance frameworks.
• Engage with internal stakeholders to support working groups, consultations, and cross-agency initiatives.
• Assist with ministerial correspondence and database management (desirable).
• Contribute to high-quality briefing materials, project tracking, and reporting across the agency.

About You

• Proven experience in a similar Project Officer or Secretariat role, preferably within or a government agency.
• Strong understanding of governance, risk management, and compliance frameworks.
• Experienced in managing and updating risk registers and tracking project governance.
• High attention to detail with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Confident working with databases, ministerial correspondence, and secretariat processes.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively across teams.