Project Officer
Job Description:
Australian Citizens residing in Australia only respond.
- Contract start 01 October 2023 to 12 months, 24 months extensions.
- Australian Citizen, Clearance, ACT, QLD, SA, VIC
Send your responses to jobs@softtestpays.com
Services Australia is seeking to identify suitable Candidates to perform the role of Program,
Project and Scrum Masters from junior levels to expert and manager levels to help the
agency monitor project schedules and budgets, prepare progress reports, and liaise with key
stakeholders.
Program Officers provide high-level procedural, administrative and operational support to a
work area aiding the delivery of the agencys programs. They contribute to strategic planning
and policy development and to changes in workplace practices and business improvement
strategies. Program Officers also liaise with internal and external stakeholders and provide
advice to ensure the consistent delivery of program services.
Project Officers support the delivery of the agencys projects. They play a role in managing
straightforward projects, developing, and maintaining relationships with internal and external
stakeholders and provide specialist advice to ensure the consistent delivery of project
outputs.
Scrum Masters enable teams to self-organise, self-manage, and deliver, using agile values,
principles, and practices. They guide teams towards structuring and managing their own
work to meet their stated objectives. Scrum Masters help to balance the work of the team in
the context of competing priorities, including contributing to planning, changes in workplace
practices and business improvement strategies. They support Product Owners to ensure
there is an appropriate backlog of prioritised work items based on the overall strategy and
overarching business objectives.
The level of Security Clearance required for a Role will be confirmed at the time of Contract.
Job Title Project officer
APS Equivalent Level APS 5
Main Duties
assist in project management and coordination activities
contribute to the development and management of project plans and
schedules in accordance with the agencys project management
framework
contribute to strategic planning and continuous improvement
provide advice, procedural guidance, and technical expertise in
specific areas of project work
perform research work and analysis including contributing to the
preparation of reports on relevant project activities including status
updates and exception reports
draft a range of written material including business cases, plans,
executive briefs, and corporate documentation for review by senior
staff
assist with monitoring project budgets, review and report on
expenditure and assist with procurement and contract management
assist with the identification and management of project risks, issues,
and benefits
assist with project quality management to ensure project deliverables
are fit for purpose and meet client needs
support and maintain stakeholder relationships to support delivery of
projects
Main skills/attributes Skills for the Information Age (SFIA) required:
Customer service support CSMG - Level 2
Methods and tools METL - Level 3
Project management PRMG - Level 4
Portfolio, program and project support PROF - Level 4
Quality management QUMG - Level 4
Ability to:
apply knowledge of project and program management frameworks
communicate confidently and present messages in a clear, concise,
and articulate manner
support and maintain stakeholder relationships
demonstrate personal resilience and prioritise work in the context of
competing priorities
research and make decisions based on subject matter knowledge and
judgement
collaborate with other staff in immediate work area and in other areas
of the agency
Every application requires to address selection criteria as part of application submission.(summary)
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