- Our client is seeking an experienced Payroll Specialist to join their team on a high-impact 6-month temporary assignment, with the potential for extension. This role is crucial for managing complex payroll processes, compliance, and detailed reconciliations. This opportunity offers excellent flexibility with 2 days working from home per week.About the RoleThis is a hands-on role focusing on the end-to-end processing of complex payroll events and ensuring aOur client is seeking an experienced Payroll Specialist to join their team on a high-impact 6-month temporary assignment, with the potential for extension. This role is crucial for managing complex payroll processes, compliance, and detailed reconciliations. This opportunity offers excellent flexibility with 2 days working from home per week.About the RoleThis is a hands-on role focusing on the end-to-end processing of complex payroll events and ensuring a
- We are currently seeking dedicated and compassionate individuals to join our clients; Emergency Relief Services team, playing a vital role in helping people impacted by disasters seeking information and access to services.Title: Project Officer - Senior Response Hotline Operations Client: State Government Client Pay Rate: $60.00 - $65.00phLocation: Fremantle Dates & Duration: Peak season runs from November - April. Start & Finish Times: 8:00am - 4:00pm - MWe are currently seeking dedicated and compassionate individuals to join our clients; Emergency Relief Services team, playing a vital role in helping people impacted by disasters seeking information and access to services.Title: Project Officer - Senior Response Hotline Operations Client: State Government Client Pay Rate: $60.00 - $65.00phLocation: Fremantle Dates & Duration: Peak season runs from November - April. Start & Finish Times: 8:00am - 4:00pm - M
- Senior Project officer and Principal Project Officer Are you a seasoned project leader ready to drive strategic and innovative change within a highly sought after Government Department? We are seeking not one BUT two Project Officers (A07 Principal Project Officer and AO6 Senior Project officer equivalent) to provide leadership and strategic oversight on critical, system-wide initiatives.About the roles. These roles require professionals who excel at manaSenior Project officer and Principal Project Officer Are you a seasoned project leader ready to drive strategic and innovative change within a highly sought after Government Department? We are seeking not one BUT two Project Officers (A07 Principal Project Officer and AO6 Senior Project officer equivalent) to provide leadership and strategic oversight on critical, system-wide initiatives.About the roles. These roles require professionals who excel at mana
- EL1 Senior Project OfficerLocation: SydneyStart Date: ASAPContract Length: 6 months (until 30th June 2026)Pay: $70-$85/hour + superHours: Full time with hybrid modelExperienced & skilled Project Officer needed for a 6 month contract (with possible extension) at a Federal Government Agency. Within this role, you will be responsible for driving national quality and safety reform within healthcare. This position is at the forefront of implementing recommendatEL1 Senior Project OfficerLocation: SydneyStart Date: ASAPContract Length: 6 months (until 30th June 2026)Pay: $70-$85/hour + superHours: Full time with hybrid modelExperienced & skilled Project Officer needed for a 6 month contract (with possible extension) at a Federal Government Agency. Within this role, you will be responsible for driving national quality and safety reform within healthcare. This position is at the forefront of implementing recommendat
- Your opportunityThis crucial role supports the high-cadence work of the Critical Minerals Queensland team. You will be part of a specialised group supporting growth in the critical minerals industry in Queensland. Providing administration, procurement, and project support for high-priority business activities.Key Responsibilities:Provide administration, procurement, and project support for high-priority business activities.Support the Brisbane-based execuYour opportunityThis crucial role supports the high-cadence work of the Critical Minerals Queensland team. You will be part of a specialised group supporting growth in the critical minerals industry in Queensland. Providing administration, procurement, and project support for high-priority business activities.Key Responsibilities:Provide administration, procurement, and project support for high-priority business activities.Support the Brisbane-based execu
- Randstad is currently a preferred partner with a State Government organisation to recruit for the below role:Job Title: HR Project OfficerLocation: Melbourne CBD - hybridSalary VPS4: $62 - $70 per hour + superContract till end of Jan 2026About the Role:Reporting to the Team Leader, Workforce & Capability, the successful candidate will be a part of a dynamic and high-paced team that provides a wide range of HR advisory functions to support the Energy group.Randstad is currently a preferred partner with a State Government organisation to recruit for the below role:Job Title: HR Project OfficerLocation: Melbourne CBD - hybridSalary VPS4: $62 - $70 per hour + superContract till end of Jan 2026About the Role:Reporting to the Team Leader, Workforce & Capability, the successful candidate will be a part of a dynamic and high-paced team that provides a wide range of HR advisory functions to support the Energy group.
- Paying $61-66ph + superFremantle WA Location3 month temp contract opportunity with a possible view to extend to 30th June 2026About the Role Our client is a well known WA State government organisation. They are currently seeking a Project Officer - Financial Reporting to come in and join their Fremantle team on a 3 month temp contract with a possible view to extend to 30th June 2026.Candidates for this position must have the following:1-2 years Power BI exPaying $61-66ph + superFremantle WA Location3 month temp contract opportunity with a possible view to extend to 30th June 2026About the Role Our client is a well known WA State government organisation. They are currently seeking a Project Officer - Financial Reporting to come in and join their Fremantle team on a 3 month temp contract with a possible view to extend to 30th June 2026.Candidates for this position must have the following:1-2 years Power BI ex
- Site based Building Project Officer / Building Engineer/ Project Manager/ Site Engineer – Major Community Building InfrastructureLocation: Melbourne’s WestContract: 6 months initial (with potential extension up to 2 years)Randstad is proud to be working with a leading Victorian council in Melbourne’s West to recruit an experienced Site based Project Manager to oversee the delivery of major community infrastructure projects. This is an exciting opportunitSite based Building Project Officer / Building Engineer/ Project Manager/ Site Engineer – Major Community Building InfrastructureLocation: Melbourne’s WestContract: 6 months initial (with potential extension up to 2 years)Randstad is proud to be working with a leading Victorian council in Melbourne’s West to recruit an experienced Site based Project Manager to oversee the delivery of major community infrastructure projects. This is an exciting opportunit
- Role: APS6 Physical Security Systems and Projects OfficerLocation: Canberra Start Date: ASAPContract Length: 6 months (until June 2026)Pay: Salary package Hours: Full time with hybrid modelSecurity Clearance: NV1 minimum Experienced & skilled System Security and Project Officer needed for a 6 month contract (with possible extension) at a Federal Government Department. You will support the department to deliver on its mission by engaging across the organisRole: APS6 Physical Security Systems and Projects OfficerLocation: Canberra Start Date: ASAPContract Length: 6 months (until June 2026)Pay: Salary package Hours: Full time with hybrid modelSecurity Clearance: NV1 minimum Experienced & skilled System Security and Project Officer needed for a 6 month contract (with possible extension) at a Federal Government Department. You will support the department to deliver on its mission by engaging across the organis
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project officer jobs overview
On this page, you will find a list of our current project officer jobs and an overview of the typical responsibilities and expectations of a project officer. You can compare and filter relevant project officer positions based on specialism, location and salary to find your ideal job match.
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project officer jobs contract types
Project officer jobs are available in varied contract types, including:
- project officer jobs - permanent: in a permanent position, you work as a project officer indefinitely. You are assured of job security and steady income.
- project officer jobs - contract: in a contract position, you work as a project officer for a fixed duration. You have the flexibility of moving on to other roles when the contract lapses.
- project officer jobs - temporary: in a temporary position, you work as a project officer for a few months. It is a great opportunity to improve your project management skills.
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about project officer jobs
As a project officer, you support the project manager in coordinating activities in a project. You focus on administrative and technical tasks to ensure the efficient completion of projects. For instance, you schedule meetings, hire workers, assign tasks and prepare documentation relating to projects. As a project officer, you can work in industries ranging from construction or mining to corporate work environments.
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how much does a project officer make in Australia?
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how do I apply for a job as a project officer?
If you are interested in becoming a project officer, a university degree or an apprenticeship is a great place to begin. For information on the qualifications and relevant education needed for the role, see the ‘education and qualifications’ section of our project officer job profile.
If you want a head start in your career as a project officer, pursue a bachelor’s degree in project management or business administration. You can also start with a Certificate IV in Project Management or a diploma in project management. The role requires previous work experience in project planning, which you can gain through internships and entry-level positions.
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