APS 5 Project Officer

HOBAN Recruitment is seeking an experienced APS5 level Project Officer to support critical projects and performance initiatives within a high‑impact federal environment.
This role suits candidates who thrive in analytical, dynamic settings and enjoy collaborating across diverse teams.

About the Role
In this role, you will perform moderately complex work under limited supervision, supporting project delivery, reporting, and operational improvement activities.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Assisting with project coordination, monitoring progress and reviewing outcomes.
• Drafting business cases, briefs, plans and corporate documents.
• Conducting qualitative and quantitative research and analysis.
• Extracting and presenting data using tools such as PACE dashboards, report builder, SAS and Microsoft Excel.
• Supporting communication materials and presenting insights and recommendations.
• Managing stakeholder enquiries with timely, accurate responses.
• Coordinating reporting to track improvement initiatives.
• Undertaking quality assurance checks and trend analysis.
• Supporting workflow and routing activities across business areas.

Benefits

• Competitive pay rate of $55.24 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.
• ASAP start date, 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.
• Opportunities to contribute to national‑level initiatives and continuous improvement.
• Supportive, collaborative team culture across multiple functions.
• Flexible work environment including occasional work‑from‑home arrangements.
• Exposure to major transformation and performance uplift programs.
• Professional development and learning opportunities within a complex government environment.

About You
You'll be a proactive team player who can manage competing priorities and deliver high‑quality work in a dynamic environment. You demonstrate:

• Strong Microsoft Excel capability (advanced formulas, pivot tables, Power Query, data visualisation).
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to translate technical information for diverse audiences.
• Ability to work autonomously and use initiative to achieve outcomes.
• Good judgement and evidence‑based decision‑making.
• Adaptability to shifting priorities and organisational changes.
• High customer service orientation with the ability to build trusted relationships.
• Commitment to continuous learning and applying new knowledge in practice.
• Strong time management and accountability for deliverables.

Desirable:

• Understanding of Disability Legislation, Policy and operational guidelines.
• Knowledge of PACE and SAP CRM platforms, including routing rules and permissions.
• Experience with Salesforce analytics, JIRA, or on‑system workflow management.

Please note you do need to be an AUSTRALIAN CITIZEN for this Federal Government role.
Positions close for submissions on TUESDAY 3RD FEBRUARY 2026 COB.

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.