Senior Project Officer

Talent International is currently recruiting for a Senior Project Officer to work for a NSW Government client based in Parramatta with WFH set-up. This is a 6-month contract with the view to be extended. The role is paying $650 per day + Super.

Hours – 8hours/day, 40hours/week

Description:

• Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of the program package(s).
• Manage project scope, time, cost, quality, risk, and procurement to achieve project objectives.
• Liaise with all internal & external stakeholders and lead the delivery of the assigned packages.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including consultants such as PMs, cost, procurement consultants, architects, engineers, contractors, and subcontractors.
• Monitor project progress, identify potential risks, and implement effective mitigation strategies.
• Accurate planning, updating, tracking, and reporting of budgets and forecasts related to the work packages.
• Foster strong relationships with clients, stakeholders, and project team members.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations, codes, and safety standards.
• Manage and mentor a team of project professionals, fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture.
• Provide regular project updates and reports to senior management.
• Mentor and assist with the professional development of more junior employees.
• Visit project sites 2-4 times a month for progress inspection, site and/or community meetings.

Key Skills & Experience:

• Strong project management skills are required, including preconstruction planning, site selection, budgeting, designing, and planning approvals.
• Experience managing multi-stakeholder environments and ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic setting.
• Proficient in financial and time management, essential for ensuring the successful delivery of the remaining project scope.
• Knowledge of stakeholder management and strong communication skills are crucial.
• Government experience is preferred, along with familiarity with AutoCAD.

Contact Details:

• 6-month contract guaranteed, with a deadline of June 30, 2025, for project completion.
• Must be available for frequent travel to northern NSW, typically once or twice a week. Flights are to Ballina or Coffs Harbour, followed by car rental for local transport.
• Candidates need to be “plug-and-play” ready, with previous experience essential.
• A white card is required for the position.

Preferred Attributes:

• ATSI-identified candidates are preferred.

If you are interested in this role, please APPLY NOW by submitting your resume in MS Word Format. For further information, you may contact Uvez Ahmed on 02 8240 9596 / uvez.ahmed@talentinternational.com for a confidential discussion.