Project Officer

Overview

Australian Citizens residing in Australia only respond.

• Contract start 01 October 2023 to 12 months, 24 months extensions.

Role Summary

Services Australia is seeking to identify suitable Candidates to perform the role of Program, Project and Scrum Masters from junior levels to expert and manager levels to help the agency monitor project schedules and budgets, prepare progress reports, and liaise with key stakeholders.

Program Officers provide high-level procedural, administrative and operational support to a work area aiding the delivery of the agency\'s programs. They contribute to strategic planning and policy development and to changes in workplace practices and business improvement strategies. Program Officers also liaise with internal and external stakeholders and provide advice to ensure the consistent delivery of program services.

Project Officers support the delivery of the agency\'s projects. They play a role in managing straightforward projects, developing, and maintaining relationships with internal and external stakeholders and provide specialist advice to ensure the consistent delivery of project services.

Scrum Masters enable teams to self-organise, self-manage, and deliver, using agile values, principles, and practices. They guide teams towards structuring and managing their own work to meet their stated objectives. Scrum Masters help to balance the work of the team in the context of competing priorities, including contributing to planning, changes in workplace practices and business improvement strategies. They support Product Owners to ensure there is an appropriate backlog of prioritised work items based on the overall strategy and overarching business objectives.

The level of Security Clearance required for a Role will be confirmed at the time of Contract.

Job Title Project officer

Main Duties

• assist in project management and coordination activities
• contribute to the development and management of project plans and schedules in accordance with the agency\'s project management framework
• contribute to strategic planning and continuous improvement
• provide advice, procedural guidance, and technical expertise in specific areas of project work
• perform research work and analysis including contributing to the preparation of reports on relevant project activities including status updates and exception reports
• draft a range of written material including business cases, plans, executive briefs, and corporate documentation for review by senior staff
• assist with monitoring project budgets, review and report on expenditure and assist with procurement and contract management
• assist with the identification and management of project risks, issues, and benefits
• assist with project quality management to ensure project deliverables are fit for purpose and meet client needs
• support and maintain stakeholder relationships to support delivery of projects

Main skills/attributes Skills for the Information Age (SFIA) required:

• Methods and tools METL - Level 3
• Portfolio, program and project support PROF - Level 4
• Quality management QUMG - Level 4

Ability to:

• apply knowledge of project and program management frameworks
• communicate confidently and present messages in a clear, concise, and articulate manner
• support and maintain stakeholder relationships
• demonstrate personal resilience and prioritise work in the context of competing priorities
• research and make decisions based on subject matter knowledge and judgement
• collaborate with other staff in immediate work area and in other areas of the agency

Every application requires to address selection criteria as part of application submission.(summary)

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