APS6 Project Officer

APS6 Project Officer

• Disability Sector, Federal Government
• Quality & Continuous Improvement Focus
• Contract Role, Hybrid

Are you a proactive project professional with a passion for driving continuous improvement and delivering meaningful change and keen to work with a national federal government agency?

I am working with a prominent Federal Government client within the disability sector to recruit a specialised APS6 Project Officer focused on Performance, Quality, and Continuous Improvement. This is a unique opportunity to work within a branch that influences high-quality participant experiences by identifying trends and driving service delivery excellence on a national scale.

Working within the Performance, Quality, and National Workload Management branch, this role is responsible for leading and supporting projects that influence high-quality participant experiences. You will coordinate strategic planning and project management activities under limited direction, ensuring work aligns with the agency’s objectives and legislative frameworks.

Key Accountabilities include:

• Project Leadership: Lead and support project management activities, monitoring program progress against established plans and schedules.
• Strategic Documentation: Prepare complex written material, including business cases, executive briefs, and corporate reports.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Initiate and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to ensure project outcomes meet client needs.
• Continuous Improvement: Contribute to the Quality Management Framework (QMF) and identify trends to drive performance and quality improvements.
• Financial & Risk Oversight: Monitor project budgets, review expenditure, and assist with procurement, while identifying and managing project risks.
• Technical Advice: Provide specialist procedural guidance and technical expertise to staff and team members.

Ideally you will possess:

• Project Expertise: Demonstrated experience delivering complex project work in fast-paced environments, utilising Agile methodologies.
• Communication Excellence: Ability to translate complex information into clear, concise briefs and presentations for diverse audiences.
• Autonomy & Initiative: Proven ability to work with minimal supervision and manage multiple projects with competing priorities.
• Analytical Thinking: Strong critical thinking and evidence-informed decision-making abilities.
• Technical Proficiency: Advanced Microsoft 365 skills, specifically with Word, PowerPoint, and Microsoft Planner.

How to Apply:

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PLEASE NOTE: You must be an Australian Citizen to be considered for this opportunity

For a confidential discussion and to find out more about this opportunity please call Sonia Charman from Randstad on 8468 8007

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