aps6 project officer.

• Hourly Rate: $60.26 per hour + Super

• Work Type: Full-Time, Contract (Labour Hire)

• Duration: Initial contract until 31st December 2026 + view to extend

• Location: Wollongong Office

About the Organisation

This prominent federal government agency is responsible for delivering a major national social reform scheme designed to support Australians living with significant and permanent disabilities. Operating with a human-centric focus, the agency prides itself on fostering an inclusive, diverse, and highly collaborative working environment.

About the Role

Operating within a fast-paced, complex, and highly rewarding environment , you will step into the Communications, Governance and Reform Team. As an APS6 Project Officer, you will provide high-level governance, corporate, and communication support directly to senior leadership, contributing to the delivery of strategic priorities across the branch.

This role requires a combination of sharp analytical capability, strong secretariat skills, and a strategic approach to information management.

Key Responsibilities

• Executive Support & Governance: Provide high-level corporate and governance support to senior leaders, ensuring effective coordination of branch priorities and deliverables.

• Secretariat Management: Deliver end-to-end secretariat support for governance forums and executive meetings, including coordinating papers, capturing highly accurate minutes, and tracking actions to completion.

• High-Quality Briefings: Lead the preparation, coordination, and strict quality assurance of executive briefings, reports, and official correspondence.

• Strategic Communications: Translate complex or sensitive information into clear, consistent, and audience-appropriate messaging aligned with organisational priorities.

• Digital Content (SharePoint): Strategically manage and maintain digital content, including building and redesigning SharePoint pages to support organisation-wide communication and change initiatives.

• Stakeholder Engagement: Actively engage with senior executives and a broad range of internal and external stakeholders to support the delivery of key divisional outcomes.

About You (Selection Criteria)

To be successful in this role, you will be a capable, confident professional who takes pride in driving operational excellence. We are looking for:

• Government Governance Experience: Demonstrated experience providing high-level governance and/or secretariat support within a government agency or large, complex organisation.

• Advanced SharePoint & Tech Skills: Proven experience using SharePoint to strategically develop and manage content, alter information architecture, and maintain digital records.

• Superior Communication Skills: Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with a proven ability to write executive-ready papers and seamlessly translate complex issues.

• Judgement & Discretion: Sound judgement and discretion when dealing with highly sensitive information, risk identification, and compliance frameworks.

• Delivery Under Pressure: Excellent organisational skills with a track record of prioritising multiple competing demands to meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements

• Must be an Australian Citizen.

• Must be willing to undergo a Coordinated Criminal History Check (NCCHC) prior to commencement.

How to Apply

If you are ready to apply your governance expertise to a meaningful cause that impacts lives daily, click "APPLY NOW" to submit your CV.

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.