Job description
Junior Project Manager / Project Support Officer (non-ICT)
About the role:
We are seeking a suitably experienced and qualified Junior Project Manager/ Project Support Officer for our Federal Government client on a 12-month assignment with extensions through to 2029. An NV1 Security Clearance is required, and the hourly rate will be determined based on candidate expectation and their suitability for the role.
Our client has identified that this position is ideally suited to someone who wants to further develop their complex Program and Project Management skills. Someone with the eagerness to learn and develop complex project management skills with a strong focus on procurement, grants administration and stakeholder management will be an ideal candidate for this role. Formal project management qualifications are desirable but not essential.
However, someone with understanding of the non-ICT project management life-cycle, scheduling and budgeting will be strongly preferred.
The selected candidate will be working in a team of APS staff members and contractors and under the direct supervision of the Program Lead. Someone with strong ability and an interest in learning how to design and implement complex projects working with multiple stakeholders across the Commonwealth and foreign countries and with a ‘can do’ attitude will be successful in this role.
Key responsibilities:
The Project Support Officer/ Junior Project Manager will take responsibilities for end-to-end project management, contract establishment, contract management, monitoring of project progress and reporting in relation to multiple projects.
More specifically, the successful applicant will;
Skills required:
Application Requirements:
How to apply:
If this role is of interest to you, APPLY NOW, with your current resume in MS Word format. If you would like to know more then please don’t hesitate to contact Bill O’Rourke on (02) 6162 7319 or via borourke@dfp.com.au
Applicants new to DFP may be asked to provide additional information including work rights status via a survey link – if requested, we ask that you provide this information in order to expedite your application.
DFP welcomes applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and people with disability. In addition, DFP will provide reasonable adjustments for individuals with disability throughout the recruitment process. If you identify as a person with disability and require adjustments to the application, recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, please advise via adjustments@dfp.com.au or 1300 337 000 and indicate your preferred method of communication (email, phone, text) so we can keep in touch and meet your accessibility needs.
By clicking 'apply', you give consent that DFP may use your personal information to process your job application and to contact you for future employment opportunities. For further information on how DFP process your personal information please review the DFP Information Collection and Privacy Policy via https://www.dfp.com.au/about-us/policies. Do not submit any sensitive personal information in your resume.
- Competitive hourly rate
- 12-month contract + extensions to 2029
- Limited hybrid work arrangements
- Weekly pay | Labour hire
- Canberra based and working within the Parliamentary Triangle
- Australian Citizen | NV1 Security Clearance
About the role:
We are seeking a suitably experienced and qualified Junior Project Manager/ Project Support Officer for our Federal Government client on a 12-month assignment with extensions through to 2029. An NV1 Security Clearance is required, and the hourly rate will be determined based on candidate expectation and their suitability for the role.
Our client has identified that this position is ideally suited to someone who wants to further develop their complex Program and Project Management skills. Someone with the eagerness to learn and develop complex project management skills with a strong focus on procurement, grants administration and stakeholder management will be an ideal candidate for this role. Formal project management qualifications are desirable but not essential.
However, someone with understanding of the non-ICT project management life-cycle, scheduling and budgeting will be strongly preferred.
The selected candidate will be working in a team of APS staff members and contractors and under the direct supervision of the Program Lead. Someone with strong ability and an interest in learning how to design and implement complex projects working with multiple stakeholders across the Commonwealth and foreign countries and with a ‘can do’ attitude will be successful in this role.
Key responsibilities:
The Project Support Officer/ Junior Project Manager will take responsibilities for end-to-end project management, contract establishment, contract management, monitoring of project progress and reporting in relation to multiple projects.
More specifically, the successful applicant will;
- Assist in the project initiation, design, implementation, and closure in collaboration with relevant internal and external stakeholders.
- Working on procurement plan and all necessary procurement documentations in compliance with the Department’s procurement policy and the Commonwealth Procurement Rules.
- Assisting the Program Lead, and Project Manager, in managing, monitoring, and reporting on project related trends and performance against plans, schedules, and budget.
- Working with the Department’s enabling areas (finance, procurement and legal) to establish and manage contracts.
Skills required:
- Understanding of project management life-cycle
- Understanding of the Commonwealth Procurement Rules and Commonwealth Grants Rules and Principles
- Strong stakeholder management and interpersonal skills
- Agile and flexible in adapting to the dynamics of the program
- Tertiary qualification in any relevant field is desirable
- Strong command of Microsoft suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint and Outlook) and MS Project.
Application Requirements:
- Applicants must hold Australian citizenship.
- Must hold an NV1 Security Clearance
How to apply:
If this role is of interest to you, APPLY NOW, with your current resume in MS Word format. If you would like to know more then please don’t hesitate to contact Bill O’Rourke on (02) 6162 7319 or via borourke@dfp.com.au
Applicants new to DFP may be asked to provide additional information including work rights status via a survey link – if requested, we ask that you provide this information in order to expedite your application.
DFP welcomes applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and people with disability. In addition, DFP will provide reasonable adjustments for individuals with disability throughout the recruitment process. If you identify as a person with disability and require adjustments to the application, recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, please advise via adjustments@dfp.com.au or 1300 337 000 and indicate your preferred method of communication (email, phone, text) so we can keep in touch and meet your accessibility needs.
By clicking 'apply', you give consent that DFP may use your personal information to process your job application and to contact you for future employment opportunities. For further information on how DFP process your personal information please review the DFP Information Collection and Privacy Policy via https://www.dfp.com.au/about-us/policies. Do not submit any sensitive personal information in your resume.
