Senior Project Officer

Australian Citizens residing in Australia only respond. Overview Contract start 01 October 2023 to 12 months, with 24 months extensions. Services Australia is seeking to identify suitable candidates to perform the role of Program, Project and Scrum Masters from junior levels to expert and manager levels to help the agency monitor project schedules and budgets, prepare progress reports, and liaise with key stakeholders. Program Officers provide high-level procedural, administrative and operational support to a work area aiding the delivery of the agency's programs. They contribute to strategic planning and policy development and to changes in workplace practices and business improvement strategies. Program Officers also liaise with internal and external stakeholders and provide advice to ensure the consistent delivery of program services. Project Officers support the delivery of the agency's projects. They play a role in managing straightforward projects, developing, and maintaining relationships with internal and external stakeholders and provide specialist advice to ensure the consistent delivery of project services. Scrum Masters enable teams to self-organise, self-manage, and deliver, using agile values, principles, and practices. They guide teams towards structuring and managing their own work to meet their stated objectives. Scrum Masters help to balance the work of the team in the context of competing priorities, including contributing to planning, changes in workplace practices and business improvement strategies. They support Product Owners to ensure there is an appropriate backlog of prioritised work items based on the overall strategy and overarching business objectives. The level of Security Clearance required for a role will be confirmed at the time of Contract. Role Details Job Title Senior Project officer Main Duties manage and coordinate straightforward projects develop and manage project plans and schedules in accordance with the agency's project management framework contribute to the development of team objectives for short term tasks and strategic planning for longer-term initiatives provide specialist advice and technical expertise to staff and stakeholders perform independent research work and analysis including the preparation of draft reports on relevant project activities coordinate regular project reporting including status updates and exception reports and corporate documentation monitor project budgets, review, and report on expenditure, and assist with procurement and contract management identify and assist with the management of project risks, issues, and contribute to project quality management to ensure that project deliverables are fit for purpose and meet client needs contribute and support the development and implementation of improvements and best practice in processes and procedures develop and support stakeholder relationships to deliver projects represent the team or work area in a range of forums, including conferences, meetings, and seminars SFIA Skills Skills for the Information Age (SFIA) required: Measurement MEAS - Level 4 Methods and tools METL - Level 3 Portfolio, program and project support PROF - Level 5 Quality management QUMG - Level 4 Abilities apply knowledge of project and program management frameworks communicate effectively and adapt communication style appropriate to the audience develop and support stakeholder relationships and collaborate with other staff in the immediate work area or other areas of the agency demonstrate personal resilience and prioritise work in the context of competing priorities research and make decisions based on sound judgement, expertise, and knowledge Every application requires to address selection criteria as part of application submission. (summary) #J-18808-Ljbffr