Project Support Officer

Posted
03 May 2022
Salary
Long term contract + weekly pay
Location
Canberra
Job type
Contract
Discipline
Project Services + Transformation
Reference
BBBH256160_1651561023

Job description

Our Federal Government client is seeking skilled ICT Project Support Officers for a 12 month contract + 2x 12 month extensions. You will provide support in administering and coordinating a range of project activities.

Australian Citizenship + ability to obtain Baseline clearance is required.

Responsibilities

  • Work with project teams to administer and coordinate a range of program/project activities including the production, delivery and management of project schedules, budgets, reporting requirements, delivery of project artefacts, and identification and resolution of issues.
  • Act as the point of contact for stakeholders, displaying high level interpersonal skills and the ability to build strong relationships and liaise effectively with a wide range of stakeholders.
  • Identify and manage project changes in accordance with established processes and standards.
  • Use, adapt, and work across various delivery methodologies (Prince2, MSP, Agile, SAFe, Hybrid).
  • Manage several projects, priorities, and tasks as delegated.
  • Display resilience and flexibility to deal with ambiguity and conflicting priorities to successfully deliver under pressure within a challenging environment.
  • Provide Secretariat support for Working Groups and Steering Committees.

Required Skills/Experience

  • Experience working on ICT projects, providing support in administering and coordinating a range of project activities, including:
    • monitor, track and report on the status of deliverables
    • ensure schedules, cost and quality metrics are aligned with plans
    • track, monitor and report against financials
    • identify and resolve issues.
  • Well-developed stakeholder engagement skills, including ability to effectively communicate with a range of stakeholders and diverse personality types
  • Experience delivering projects in various methodologies (Prince2, MSP, Agile, SAFe, Hybrid)

Reference: 256160

To be considered for the role click the 'apply' button or for more information about this and other opportunities please contact Antonia Levantis on 02 61519211 or email: [email protected] and quote the above job reference number.

Paxus values diversity and welcomes applications from Indigenous Australians, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and people living with a disability. If you require an adjustment to the recruitment process please contact me on the above contact details.