Senior Project Officer

A fantastic opportunity exists for an experienced Senior Project Officer to join a large Federal Government program delivering important projects and business outcomes.

This role will suit a proactive project professional who enjoys coordinating project activities, engaging with stakeholders, managing competing priorities, and supporting successful project delivery within a structured governance environment. Working under limited direction, you will contribute to project planning, reporting, risk management, and continuous improvement initiatives. [CI - Senio...- LH07342 | Word]

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and coordinate project activities to support successful delivery outcomes
• Develop and maintain project plans, schedules, and reporting artefacts
• Monitor project progress and provide regular status reports and executive updates
• Assist with project budgeting, procurement activities, and contract management
• Identify, assess, and manage project risks, issues, and benefits
• Prepare high-quality documentation including business cases, briefs, reports, and project plans
• Build and maintain effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Support quality management activities to ensure project deliverables meet business requirements
• Contribute to process improvement initiatives and the adoption of project management best practices
• Provide coaching, guidance, and support to project team members where required

Key Skills and Experinece:

• Demonstrated experience supporting or managing projects within a structured project management environment
• Strong project planning, scheduling, reporting, and coordination capabilities
• Experience applying project management frameworks, methodologies, and governance processes
• Well-developed analytical, research, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to tailor messaging to different audiences
• Proven stakeholder engagement and relationship management experience
• The ability to prioritise work effectively and deliver outcomes in a fast-paced environment
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality outcomes
• Experience working within Federal Government or similarly large and complex organisations
• Knowledge of project portfolio management and PMO functions
• AGSVA Bsaeline clearance required

What's on Offer:

• 12-month contrcat + extensions
• Hybrid working arrangements following an initial onboarding period
• Opportunity to contribute to nationally significant government initiatives
• Collaborative and supportive team environment

Due to the nature of this role, this job is open to Australian Citizens only.

Calleo is an equal opportunity employer and we encourage applications from all people including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
  
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