Position Title: APS4 Program Support Officer
Employment Type: Labour Hire contract
Duration: Approx. 2 years
Location: Barton, ACT
Hourly Charge Rate: $52.15 – $55.59 plus 12% superannuation
Security Clearance/Requirements: Baseline security clearance (must be held prior to commencement)
Working Arrangements: Regular international travel required

ABOUT THE ROLE
A prominent Federal Government agency is seeking a skilled an experienced and organised Program Support Officer to assist in delivering an international program supporting enhanced security and integrity measures. This important project forms part of Australia’s international commitments and national security interests. The successful candidate will provide key support across the program’s discovery, planning, and implementation phases, assisting with project activities, stakeholder engagement, and administrative functions.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide project and administrative support, including coordination of travel, procurement, recruitment, reporting, and stakeholder engagement
• Prepare reports, presentations, meeting minutes, and general communications
• Assist geographically dispersed teams to deliver project outputs
• Maintain accurate records and program artefacts
• Manage competing priorities and deliver high-quality work with attention to detail
• Build and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Demonstrated experience providing program or project support, including reporting and coordination
• Strong organisational and time management skills with the ability to work independently
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• High attention to detail with strong writing and document preparation skills
• Experience using document management systems (e.g. Content Manager)
• Analytical and problem-solving skills, including risk awareness
• Cultural awareness and ability to engage professionally with diverse stakeholders
• Ideal experience would include working in international relations, foreign affairs, home affairs or programs where navigating sensitive issues and high-level stakeholders is key
• Prior experience with regular intermitted work travel would be highly favourable

ELIGIBILITY

• Must hold a Baseline security clearance
• Willingness and ability to undertake international travel as required

Apply now or contact Deanna Klouth on 6260 8888 at SOS Recruitment for a confidential discussion.

PLEASE NOTE: Applications for this role will close on 30 June 2025. If your application is received after this date, we’ll be happy to keep your CV on file for similar opportunities that may come up. We encourage you to apply, even if the closing date has passed.

SOS Recruitment is committed to the principles of workplace diversity and equity in employment and we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, people with disabilities, women, people with family responsibilities, people with diverse linguistic and cultural backgrounds, religious beliefs and LGBTIQ people.