Project Adminsitrator - Federal Government

Contract Type:

Contract

Location:

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date Published:

31-Aug-2026

Salary:

$550 - $600 Daily
  • Project Officer – Website Modernisation
  • Federal Government
  • Canberra/ACT or Sydney based | Hybrid
  • Contract: ASAP to 30 June 2027 | Up to 40 hours per week
  • Australian Citizenship required
  • Security clearance: Must hold Baseline clearance
MA large federal government agency is seeking an experienced Project Officer to support a major website modernisation initiative which will improve the website’s user experience, accessibility, security, technical sustainability and supporting infrastructure.

Working within a small, collaborative and delivery-focused team, you will provide hands-on project coordination, reporting and governance support as the project moves into a busy delivery phase. This opportunity will suit an experienced Project Officer who can quickly understand the project environment, work independently and manage competing priorities.

Key responsibilities
  • Coordinate project activities, schedules, calendars, actions and deliverables.
  • Prepare project packs, monthly reports, status updates, briefings and presentations.
  • Maintain risks, issues, dependencies, decisions and action registers.
  • Support project governance processes and ensure required documentation is accurate and current.
  • Coordinate meetings and workshops, including agendas, minutes and action follow-up.
  • Liaise with vendors, contractors, subject-matter experts and internal business areas.
  • Capture and consolidate information from meetings and stakeholder discussions.
  • Support business areas responsible for reviewing and maintaining website content.
  • Assist with project communications and stakeholder updates.
  • Maintain Teams sites, SharePoint content, shared drives and distribution lists.
  • Support procurement, contractor onboarding, assurance and compliance activities.
  • Maintain effective document control, versioning and naming conventions.
  • Proactively support colleagues during busy delivery periods and identify opportunities to improve processes.
Skills and Experience Required: 
  • Demonstrated project coordination or project support experience in a fast-paced delivery environment.
  • Experience preparing governance packs, status reports, briefings and other project documentation.
  • Strong organisational and time-management skills, including the ability to manage competing priorities.
  • Experience tracking actions, schedules, deliverables, risks, issues and dependencies.
  • Well-developed written and verbal communication skills.
  • Confidence engaging with internal stakeholders, business areas, vendors and external partners.
  • Strong attention to detail and a commitment to accurate record-keeping.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft 365, including Teams, SharePoint, Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
  • The ability to work independently while contributing positively to a small, collaborative team.
  • The ability to adapt as the project moves into a busier delivery phase.
Application requirements:
  • A one-page pitch addressing all essential selection criteria (this will be shared on application)
  • A resume of no more than three pages.
If this is a match to your skill set and experience, please apply NOW and you will be contacted for a further chat if your profile is deemed a suitable match. Citizens with baseline clearance with only be considered for this role.
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