Project Officer opportunity

• Approx. $50-$55 per hour plus Super dependent on experience
• Assignment duration is up to 3 months. Immediate Start
• Melbourne CBD location/Hybrid Arrangement

About the role

Government department seeks an experienced Project Officer to join them on a short-term assignment for a duration of up to a period of 3 months based in Melbourne CBD. As the Project Officer, you will provide support coordinating and preparing briefings and communications materials for the greater project and program business unit.

Key duties

Your key tasks and responsibilities will include:

• drafting concise briefings and communications materials, often within short timelines
• collating information from various sources to respond to executive and ministerial requests
• liaising with other staff across government to coordinate inputs to consolidated briefings and communication materials
• developing tools for tracking and monitoring staff inputs to consolidated documents
• providing general support for the branch in responding to requests for information

Qualifications and Experience

The skills and experience you will need to demonstrate include:

• Prior experience in a project and program support function within a government environment is required.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, attention to detail and time management skills are essential for this role
• Ability to prepare and deliver briefings and communications materials
• Demonstrable understanding of how Government projects and programs are delivered.
• Proven capability as a self-starter and an ability to effectively undertake work independently.

How to apply

Please apply online using the appropriate link below forwarding a copy of your resume highlighting your project management experience, your government experience, and your suitability for the role. Please submit your application to Edgardo Robinson quoting ref. 245330.

Please note:

• Applicants with prior public sector experience will be highly regarded.
• Experience in water management, agriculture, natural resource management will be highly regarded.
• The pay rate offered is inclusive of 25% casual loading.
• The anticipated hours per week are 38 (7.6 hours per day) for this contract.

Please note for all Australian based contract and temporary roles, the pay rate is inclusive of mandatory 25% casual loading. This excludes permanent and fixed term roles.