**APS 6 Project Manager Role**
We are seeking an experienced APS6 Project Manager to join our collaborative team on a 12-month contract with possible extensions.
The successful candidate will work in a contemporary environment in a dynamic and results-driven government agency, overseeing a multiyear project.
Key Responsibilities:
* Undertaking project management activities including planning, documenting, implementing, monitoring, and reporting on progress and project milestones, and proactively identifying solutions.
* Identifying, mitigating, and resolving risks, assumptions, issues, and dependencies in relation to project and contract management activities.
* Coordinating communications, including scheduling and documenting project meetings, and preparing agenda papers, minutes, and other administrative tasks.
* Developing and maintaining key working relationships with internal and external stakeholders and updating internal stakeholders.
* Undertaking contract management activities including financial administration, budget preparation, and monitoring as required.
* Working with the Director, the project team, and other relevant stakeholders on updates related to progress and strategic implications.
* Collaborating with other team members to support the work of the team.
* Supporting other projects associated with classification development as required and other tasks as delegated by the Director.
Requirements and Qualifications:
* Highly developed project management, time management, and organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities.
* Highly developed professionalism and interpersonal skills to liaise, collaborate, and build productive stakeholder relationships.
* Highly developed written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to engage at all levels, including technical and non-technical audiences.
* Demonstrated ability to contribute to and work as part of a multi-disciplinary team, as well as being proactive and working independently under broad direction.
* Proven ability to plan, prioritise, and organise workloads to meet agreed timeframes or non-negotiable deadlines.
* Ability to provide secretariat skills to support meetings with stakeholders, with high accuracy and attention to detail.
* Sound decision-making skills, incorporating initiative and professional judgement where necessary.
* Proven ability to adapt to changing circumstances or requirements.
* Demonstrated experience working in an environment dominated by policy and stakeholder constraints.
Application Requirements:
* Candidates must have a recent Australian Federal Police check.
* Qualifications in project management are desirable.
* Experience in natural language processing (NLP) or artificial intelligence (AI) software and/or health information management would be an advantage.
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 us.