Job description
- Federal Government opportunity
- Sydney CBD & Canberra with hybrid flexibility
- 12 months non-ongoing contract
- $96,211 - $108,543 + 15.4% superannuation
The role:
As an APS6 Senior Program Officer, you will play a key role in delivering projects and programs focused on cancer treatment, research funding, clinical trials, and policy development. You’ll contribute to strategic planning, stakeholder engagement, and evidence-based decision-making in cancer control.
Key accountabilities will include:
- Manage and deliver projects, ensuring progress and successful outcomes.
- Conduct research and data analysis to support policy and best practice guidance.
- Oversee grants, funding agreements, contracts, and procurement activities.
- Prepare high-quality plans, reports, and briefing materials.
- Provide secretariat support and liaise with internal and external stakeholders.
- Guide and support team members while fostering productive relationships.
- Government grants experience – manage the CanGrant system and advise on Commonwealth Grant Guidelines.
- Strategic thinker – align work with agency objectives and contribute to policy development.
- Results-driven – deliver quality outcomes and adapt to changing requirements.
- Strong communicator – present ideas clearly and build relationships with stakeholders.
- Integrity & professionalism – uphold APS values, Code of Conduct, and ethical standards.
To be eligible it is essential that applicants hold Australian Citizenship and will undergo a police background check prior to commencement.
If you are interested in this role, please do APPLY NOW with your resume and expression of interest in MS Word format or call Ankita on 02 9200 3683 for more information.
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