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Job Details

Location
Murwillumbah
Salary
$450 - $550 per day
Job Type
Contract
Ref
BH-177005-2
Contact
Lauren Atkinson
Posted
over 1 year ago

Our client, a leading NSW Government Department are looking for a Project Officer to join their team on a 12 month contract with potential for extension. The Project Officer will support and assist the Project Director, working with project teams through project governance and formation to deliver major capital works outcomes.

Key accountabilities:

Support the Senior Project Director (SPD), Project Director (PD) and Assistant Project Director (APD) to achieve shared goals, develop effective working relationships and create a customer focused culture.
Support SPD, PD and APD to achieve the key accountability's in their scope of service.

Support the SPD, PD and APD to complete the following:
  • Implement procurement and contracting strategies and ensuring alignment with procurement policy, with a focus on the end user, value for money, project timing, innovation and future use.
  • Administer the payments of consultants and contractors in accordance with legislation and contracts.
  • Support the planning and management of the forward works project procurement, including engaging consultants and contractors responsible for delivering individual projects and ensuring the best quality services for NSW schools.
  • Support the timely provision of accurate project reporting, including cash flows, program milestones, and critical ministerial reporting.
  • 5. Ensure compliance of the project team with SINSW systems, tools and processes.
  • Support the management, monitoring and evaluation of projects using program management tracking and monitoring systems, guidelines, policies, and processes.
  • Provide input into project communications, briefs, project plans and risk management plans for individual projects. Prepare information promptly in succinct and plain English to suit NSW Government briefing and communication requirements. Tailor information to suit relevant audiences to communicate complex information clearly.
Selection criteria:
  • Relevant tertiary and/or post graduate qualifications in Construction, Engineering, Project Management or related fields.
  • Relevant project planning and delivery experience, preferably gained in a large, complex work environment.
  • Proven experience in the successful delivery of construction projects to a value of more than $5 million.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills and demonstrated ability to clearly communicate information.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills, including demonstrated ability to build and develop relationships with key stakeholders.

Selection criteria:
  • Relevant tertiary and/or post graduate qualifications in Construction, Engineering, Project Management or related fields.
  • Relevant project planning and delivery experience, preferably gained in a large, complex work environment.
  • Proven experience in the successful delivery of construction projects to a value of more than $5 million.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills and demonstrated ability to clearly communicate information.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills, including demonstrated ability to build and develop relationships with key stakeholders.