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Job Details

Location
Ashfield
Salary
$535 per day plus super
Job Type
Contract
Ref
BH-167440
Contact
Lauren Atkinson
Posted
almost 3 years ago
Our client, a leading NSW Government Department are looking for a Senior Project Officer to join their team on an initial 6 month contract with potential for extension.
The  role will focus on supporting the design of reform, engaging with senior leadership across the department, project management of initiatives implemented by each Division, reporting and accountability and community and staff engagement and communication.
The team are responsible for coordinating workshops with each of the Deputy Secretaries and their executive teams regarding their Business Plan priorities and reporting on progress in reducing the over-representation of Aboriginal people in the Organisations system.
 
Key accountabilities:
  • Design, implement and coordinate comprehensive projects that deliver effective business unit outcomes and meet client service delivery needs by using project management methodologies and processes to ensure consistent high quality outcomes.
  • Manage, plan and implement projects, including developing and monitoring project plans, coordinating resources, and monitoring budgets to ensure successful project milestones are met.
  • Deliver on multifaceted projects and processes within agreed upon deadlines and quality standards.
  • Prepare a range of project-related documents for key stakeholders as required, including status updates, reports, budgets and discussion papers to manage the flow of information.
  • Provide proactive and evidence-based advice and reports to the business unit leader, Director and/or the Executive Director to ensure matters that impact business unit current business and future decisionmaking are considered
  • Liaise and work across FACS Divisions and non-government stakeholders to ensure effective interface between program development, planning, service design and policy implementation.
 
Essential requirements
  • Tertiary qualifications in a related discipline and/or equivalent knowledge, skills and experience with demonstrated commitment to ongoing professional development.
 
Appointments are subject to reference checks. Some roles may also require the following checks/ clearances: • National Criminal History Record Check in accordance with the Disability Inclusion Act 2014 • Working with Children Check clearance in accordance with the Child Protection (Working with Children) Act 201

For further information on this role or to confidentially apply, please contact Lauren Atkinson on 02 8227 9200 or apply directly via the Apply for this job button. Only WORD FORMAT resumes will be accepted.