About the Role

We are seeking a highly motivated and organised individual for an anticipated Project Support Officer (APS5) role with a small Federal Government agency. This role provides vital support to project managers and teams to ensure the successful delivery of key initiatives aligned with the department's strategic goals.

As a Project Support Officer, you will assist in coordinating project activities, maintaining documentation, tracking progress against milestones, and supporting communication with internal and external stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the planning, coordination, and delivery of projects within the team.
  
  
• Monitor project timelines and deliverables, ensuring risks and issues are flagged early.
  
  
• Prepare and maintain key project documentation, including plans, registers, reports, and correspondence.
  
  
• Organise meetings, workshops, and stakeholder engagement activities, including preparing agendas, minutes, and action logs.
  
  
• Assist with procurement and contract management processes.
  
  
• Provide administrative and operational support to project teams.
  
  
• Contribute to a positive team culture and continuous improvement initiatives.

Our Ideal Candidate

We are looking for someone who demonstrates:

• Strong organisational and time-management skills, with attention to detail.
  
  
• Ability to work collaboratively and independently in a fast-paced environment.
  
  
• Sound written and verbal communication skills.
  
  
• Experience in using Microsoft Office and project management tools (e.g., Excel, SharePoint, MS Project, Jira).
  
  
• An understanding of project management methodologies such as PRINCE2 or Agile is desirable.
  
  

Eligibility Requirements

• Australian Citizenship
  
  
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Baseline security clearance
  
  
• Relevant qualifications or experience in project or program support will be highly regarded but are not essential

Perks of the Role:

• Competitive hourly rates: Get paid what you're worth!
• Hybrid work arrangements: Enjoy flexibility with your work environment.
• Grow your network: Access to an exclusive EA networking and mentoring group.
• Boost your take-home pay: Opportunity to salary sacrifice.
• Randstad benefits: Access to our comprehensive employee benefits and wellbeing platform.
• Weekly pay runs: Because who doesn't love getting paid weekly?

Ready to make a real impact? Apply now and become a vital part of a supportive and engaging work environment!

At Randstad, we are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from any background.