Job Description Senior Project Officer Approximate 12-month contract with possibility of extension | ACT, NSW or QLD location | Hourly rate negotiable dependent on experience | Baseline clearance required OVERVIEW Our Federal Government client is currently seeking an experienced Senior Project Officer to join their team.
Within this role you will support, co-ordinate and enable project activities in the end-to-end delivery of projects.
YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES Co-ordination of activities in detailed integrated project plans to plan and track project delivery through design, build, testing and implementation and transition to operational teams.
Co-ordination and management of project control registers for dependencies, risks and issues, change control, actions etc.
Liaising and co-ordination of stakeholders internally and externally in a multi-vendor environment.
Working within the Agencies governance and project delivery process for large scale projects, following standards, frameworks, policies and guidelines in both waterfall and agile methodologies.
EXPERIENCE / REQUIREMENTS 5 years' experience as an ICT Project Officer in a Federal Government environment.
Demonstrated experience in project coordination and support, from initiation to completion, in a complex multi-vendor ICT environment.
Advanced proficiency in project management software (e.g.
MS Project, Planner, Clarity) and knowledge of agile methodologies and their application in ICT environments.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with an ability to engage effectively with a diverse range of stakeholders including vendors, team members and internal business and ICT teams.
Proven ability to manage multiple priorities, meet tight deadlines and deliver high quality output in a fast-paced environment.
IMPORTANT TO NOTE SOS Recruitment is committed to the principles of workplace diversity and equity in employment and we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, people with disabilities, women, people with family responsibilities, people with diverse linguistic and cultural backgrounds, religious beliefs and LGBTIQ people.
Please note that applicants must be an Australian citizen at time of application and hold a Baseline Security Clearance.
Please be advised If the closing date has passed for the particular position(s) you are interested in, we still encourage an application.
Occasionally late applications are accepted and in addition we will retain your resume on our system for other positions as they arise.