Senior Project Officer

  • Australia
  • Melbourne
  • Contract
  • Negotiable
  • Initial 6 Month Contract + Potential For Extensions
  • Melbourne CBD Location + Hybrid Working Arrangements
  • Government Agency – Generalist Project Support

The Role:
This Government Agency is seeking a Senior Project Officer to provide end to end project support across various functions within the organisation i.e Finance, Procurement and project management activities.

The Responsibilities:

  • Provide support across various teams on existing projects to monitor progress, manage priorities and adjust plans, undertaking administrative and project management activities.
  • Take charge in the budget management of numerous projects to ensure they are operating within scope; this includes providing support for procurement and recruitment activities.
  • Work collaboratively to provide research, investigate, analyse and interpret complex issues in systems and suggest or execute suitable solutions.
  • Monitor and evaluate projects to ensure departmental objectives are met.
  • Build and sustain relationships with team members and external stakeholders.

The Skills & Experience Required:

  • A minimum of 5 year’s experience operating as a Project Officer or Project Coordinator supporting a range of functions in project management, finance, governance and procurement.
  • Prior experience with procurement activities such as the ability to analyse the requirements for the procurement, sourcing, preparing the procurement paperwork and follow up on approvals.
  • Ability to communicate clearly and confidently demonstrating strong active listening skills.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team, with a diverse workload and competing priorities.
  • Prior Public Sector experience is essential.

What’s in it for you:

  • Initial 6 Month Contract + Potential For Extensions
  • Melbourne CBD Location + Hybrid Working Arrangements
  • Government Agency – Generalist Project Support

Please apply today to secure an interview or call Jimmy Nguyen on 9236 7726.

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