Our Federal Government client is currently seeking Senior Project Officers to join their teams in the ACT.
About the Company
Our client is a high-profile Australian Government organisation operating at the forefront of national security, cyber defence and advanced technology. They play a critical role in protecting Australia from global threats and supporting national interests through cutting edge cyber and intelligence capabilities.
About the role
A Project Officer plays a vital role in keeping projects moving by supporting day‑to‑day operations, coordinating activities, and helping ensure successful delivery across a dynamic project environment.
Role Responsibilities
- Engage with stakeholders to clarify and support specific project requirements.
- Provide operational support to project management, including coordination and administrative activities.
- Lead the development and maintenance of project planning and processes in line with agreed procedures.
- Research, draft, and prepare briefs, correspondence, and reports, including supporting finance‑related documentation and submissions for committee consideration.
What you will bring:
- Experience providing operational, administrative, and coordination support to project management activities.
- Ability to lead the development and maintenance of project plans, processes, and documentation in line with agreed procedures.
- Strong skills in researching, drafting, and preparing briefs, correspondence, reports, and finance‑related documentation for review or committee consideration.
- Confidence engaging with stakeholders to clarify requirements and support effective project delivery.
- Certification in project methodologies such as PRINCE2, Agile, or equivalent.
What is on offer:
- 12-month contract, with 2 x 12-month extension options.
- Competitive hourly rate
- APS6 equivalent position
To be eligible for this role, you must be an Australian Citizen. Due to the work environment, our client has requested that all candidates are required to hold a current Top Security Clearance. The successful candidate will need to undergo an additional security assessment before commencing in the role.
How to Apply
Please upload your resume to apply. Please provide a supporting statement highlighting your skills, experience, and capability against the position description to complete this application process. We will be in touch with instructions for suitably skilled candidates.
Submission closes by COB, Thursday 14th May 2026.
Please call Lisa Berjak on 0480 011 550 for any further information . Candidates will need to be willing to undergo pre-employment screening checks which may include, ID and work rights, security clearance verification, and any other client-requested checks.
Why partner with Whizdom?
We’re Whizdom. We view you as an extension of our strong, dependable brand and have differentiators which really are different! The Whizdom way:
- We pay our contractors same day you submit your timesheet!
- We are Level 3, DISP certified and have signed the Veteran Employment Commitment and been awarded the highest level of compliance to this important initiative, proactively assisting veterans transitioning from the forces to civilian roles. We’ve been lucky enough to win industry awards for our high level of process compliance and are ISO 9001 certified. Our commitment to reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions has been accredited in line with large global organisations.
- We value diversity and welcome applications from Indigenous Australians, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and people living with a disability.
