APS 6 level Project Officer

HOBAN Recruitment is seeking an experienced APS6 level Project Officer to support the delivery of high‑impact projects within a fast‑paced government environment located in NEWCASTLE. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to meaningful organisational improvement while working with a collaborative, outcomes‑focused team.

About the Role
As an APS6 level Project Officer, you will play a key role in leading and supporting complex project work under limited direction. You'll bring your strong project management capability, critical thinking, and communication strengths to help drive strategic planning, performance activities and continuous improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with project coordination, monitoring and reporting against project plans and schedules.
• Draft written material including briefs, reports, business cases and corporate documentation.
• Provide procedural guidance and advice relating to project activities.
• Conduct research and analysis to support project decision‑making.
• Support budget monitoring, procurement and contract management activities.
• Identify and manage project risks, issues and benefits.
• Ensure quality outcomes and deliverables aligned to project frameworks.
• Build and maintain productive relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Collaborate with team members to support broader organisational and project objectives.

Benefits

• Competitive pay rate of $60.26 per hour, including casual loading, providing you with financial stability and recognition for your expertise.
• 12% superannuation to secure your future and support your retirement planning.
• Start date ASAP, allowing you to embark on this exciting opportunity without delay.
• Full-time position, offering 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, enabling a healthy work-life balance and time.
• Opportunity to contribute to impactful, high‑value projects.
• Supportive team culture within a fast‑paced government environment.
• Professional development through exposure to continuous improvement and capability uplift initiatives.

About You
You will thrive in this role if you possess strong project delivery capability and the confidence to operate autonomously while juggling competing priorities.
Required Skills & Experience

• Demonstrated ability to work with minimal supervision and manage competing priorities.
• Experience delivering complex project work in a fast‑paced environment.
• Ability to communicate complex information clearly in written and verbal formats.
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills.
• Critical thinking and sound decision‑making capability.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Desirable

• Qualifications in project management or related discipline.
• Experience supporting large organisational change or continuous improvement initiatives.
• Government administration experience.
• Understanding of project management frameworks and agile methodologies.

Please note you do need to be an AUSTRALIAN CITIZEN for this Federal Government role.
Positions close for submissions at COB THURSDAY 29th JANUARY 2025.

At HOBAN we encourage applications from people with disability, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, people of all genders, LGBTI people, and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

We provide reasonable adjustments; including alternate formats to the recruitment process for individuals with disability. If you require an adjustment to be made during the recruitment process, please email our Adjustments Coordinator at adjustments@hoban.com.au or visit hoban.com.au/adjustments for additional contact details.