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APS6 Project Officer

Are you a proactive project professional looking to make a genuine impact? We are seeking a highly organised APS6 Project Officer to lead and support strategic projects that influence high-quality participant experiences.

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Start: ASAP
Contract Length: 12 months (31st December 2026)
Location: Newcastle NSW
Pay Rate: $60.26 per hour

Key Responsibilities

Project Coordination: Lead and support projects across the agency under limited direction, monitoring activities against strategic plans.
Planning & Development: Contribute to the creation and management of project schedules and artefacts in line with established frameworks.
Research & Analysis: Perform detailed research to prepare business cases, executive briefs, and status reports.
Financial & Risk Oversight: Monitor project budgets, report on expenditure, and proactively identify risks, issues, and benefits.
Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with team members and internal/external stakeholders to ensure deliverables are fit for purpose.

Skills & Experience Required

Professional Experience: 2+ years of dedicated Project Management experience, specifically within Government administration and social services sectors.
Sector Knowledge: Deep understanding of public sector governance, social service frameworks, and compliance requirements.
Education: Tertiary qualifications in Project Management, Government, or Social Sciences, desirable.
Communication: Advanced written and verbal communication skills to deliver complex information clearly to diverse audiences.
Technical Proficiency: Well-developed Microsoft 365 skills, including Word, PowerPoint, and Microsoft Planner.
Self-Management: Demonstrated ability to work with minimal supervision while meeting critical deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Work Rights: Australian Citizenship required

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If you are looking for your next challenge and enjoy working in a dynamic and supportive team, apply online now or reach out to Maddy Hellawell at Maddy.hellawell with any questions.

At Randstad, we are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from any background.

Start: ASAP
Contract Length: 12 months (31st December 2026)
Location: Newcastle NSW
Pay Rate: $60.26 per hour

Key Responsibilities

Project Coordination: Lead and support projects across the agency under limited direction, monitoring activities against strategic plans.
Planning & Development: Contribute to the creation and management of project schedules and artefacts in line with established frameworks.
Research & Analysis: Perform detailed research to prepare business cases, executive briefs, and status reports.
Financial & Risk Oversight: Monitor project budgets, report on expenditure, and proactively identify risks, issues, and benefits.
Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with team members and internal/external stakeholders to ensure deliverables are fit for purpose.

Skills & Experience Required

Professional Experience: 2+ years of dedicated Project Management experience, specifically within Government administration and social services sectors.
Sector Knowledge: Deep understanding of public sector governance, social service frameworks, and compliance requirements.
Education: Tertiary qualifications in Project Management, Government, or Social Sciences, desirable.
Communication: Advanced written and verbal communication skills to deliver complex information clearly to diverse audiences.
Technical Proficiency: Well-developed Microsoft 365 skills, including Word, PowerPoint, and Microsoft Planner.
Self-Management: Demonstrated ability to work with minimal supervision while meeting critical deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Work Rights: Australian Citizenship required

Apply Now

If you are looking for your next challenge and enjoy working in a dynamic and supportive team, apply online now or reach out to Maddy Hellawell at Maddy.hellawell with any questions.

At Randstad, we are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from any background.

skills
Agile Project Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Continuous Improvement, Strategic Planning, Business Cases, Risk Management, APS6, Program Coordination.
qualifications
- - At least 2 years project management experience
- - Government administration experience
- - Qualifications in either project management
- government or the social services
education
College/Pre-University

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newcastle, new south wales
AU$60.26 per hour, + Super
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federal government
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