APS 5 Project Officer

HOBAN Recruitment is recruiting experienced APS 5 level Project Officers to support a major government initiative across either Deakin, Gungahlin or Tuggeranong ACT. This role sits within divisional support teams and plays a key part in delivering projects and change initiatives through strong communication, stakeholder engagement and data-driven insights.
As an APS 5 level Project Officer, you will work collaboratively with a range of internal and external stakeholders to ensure projects are delivered efficiently, governance requirements are met and organisational priorities are supported.
Key responsibilities include:

• Supporting project coordination and broader project management activities
• Engaging with stakeholders to share information, clarify requirements and support delivery of outcomes
• Analysing complex data and translating insights into clear reports and recommendations
• Contributing to change management initiatives, including communications, training and workshops
• Developing, reviewing and maintaining communication materials with consistent messaging
• Managing documentation, data integrity and reporting in line with governance requirements
• Identifying opportunities for continuous improvement and supporting process enhancements

Benefits

• Competitive pay rate of $55.24 per hour for APS 5 level, 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.
• Opportunity to work on meaningful government projects that deliver real community impact
• Gain valuable Australian Government experience
• Supportive recruitment process with HOBAN Recruitment

About You
You are a proactive and organised professional with experience working in project or program environments. You thrive in moderately complex settings and are confident balancing multiple priorities while working with minimal supervision.
To be successful, you will demonstrate:

• Strong stakeholder engagement skills and the ability to build collaborative working relationships
• Proven experience interpreting data and delivering insights in clear, accessible formats
• Exposure to change management activities and supporting teams through transition
• Sound project support experience, including coordination, reporting and risk awareness
• Well-developed written and verbal communication skills
• Strong attention to detail and confidence managing documentation and information systems
• The ability to exercise judgement, problem-solve and contribute to continuous improvement

Please note that you need to be an AUSTRALIAN CITIZEN to work for us at this Federal Government client.
Positions close for submissions at COB on FRIDAY 13th FEBRUARY 2026

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.