This Commonwealth agency is leading a major national program that will strengthen Australia’s communications resilience in times of crisis. The program was established following a series of large-scale natural disasters, with the goal of improving preparedness, emergency response, and community safety across the country.

Working in close partnership with other agencies and major telecommunications suppliers, the team is building new capability that will allow rapid communication with communities during critical events. The culture is positive, collaborative, and supportive; professional and fast-moving, but also deeply caring about staff wellbeing.

The Opportunity

We are seeking two APS6 Senior Project Officers / Contract Management Officers to provide contract and project support in this high-profile program. These roles will see you working at the interface of government, industry, and technology - managing supplier relationships, coordinating governance activities, and ensuring project milestones are met.

With testing and delivery ramping up over the coming months, this is a chance to join a team during a surge of activity, where your ability to manage competing priorities, stay focused under pressure, and keep stakeholders aligned will make a tangible difference.

The Role

As a Senior Project Officer/Contract Management Officer, you will:

• Manage contracts for one of the program’s major telecommunications suppliers, including processing invoices, monitoring deliverables, and undertaking quality assurance against statements of work
• Participate in multi-supplier forums, contributing to overall project success
• Support project management outcomes including scheduling, risk management, lessons learned, and project reporting
• Coordinate governance activities such as stakeholder meetings, design workshops, minutes, action tracking, and document management
• Engage with internal leadership, partner agencies, and suppliers to maintain progress and alignment across multiple streams
• Navigate periods of both high volume and high pressure, while keeping records and communication clear and accurate

The Ideal Person

The successful candidate will bring:

• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, high-profile environment
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with confidence engaging stakeholders across government, industry, and the community
• Sound judgment and strategic thinking, able to interpret complex information and provide clear advice
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and SharePoint
• Experience in contract management, grants administration, or project governance will be highly regarded

Please note, Australian citizenship and a Baseline Security Clearance is mandatory for these roles.

Salary / Rate

• $65/hr – $75/hr + 12% Super
• Two vacancies available
• Labour hire contract until June 2026, with two short-term extensions
• WFH available, hybrid model
• Part-time arrangements may be considered
• Canberra-based in a central location

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. 21003

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