3 Senior Project Officers
Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade
About the Role
The Data and Service Delivery Branch within DFAT’s Information Management and Technology Division, has a requirement for multiple ICT labour-hire resources to fill the role of ICT Project Officer to support delivery, management and governance of various ICT projects. Duties are diverse and will include engagement with multiple divisions across DFAT to support the delivery of various projects.
Key duties
Job specific role description:
The Project Support Officers will support Program Managers in the day-to-day management of a range of projects ranging in complexity and size. They are required to undertake work that is complex in nature, work under limited direction with the opportunity for reasonable autonomy and accountability. The Project Support Officers will be required to exercise both initiative and judgment in the interpretation of policy, provide detailed technical, professional, and/or policy advice in relation to complex problems and may assist in strategic planning, program and project management and policy development. They are required to liaise with a range of stakeholders in a representational role. Work may involve management responsibilities requiring the setting of priorities and managing workflows.
The Skills Framework for the Information Age (SFIA) has been used to inform the requirements. In summary, DFAT seeks suitable candidates with the following relevant skillsets:
Skills/Levels:
Change and Transformation - Change Implementation - Portfolio, Programme and Project Support (PROF) - Level 5
Requirements
Criteria
The buyer has specified that each candidate must provide a one page pitch to address all criteria specified. This is equal to 5000 characters.
Essential
Managing project documentation, tracking progress, preparing reports, organising meetings, and supporting monthly board process.
Liaising with stakeholders, technical staff, and vendors to ensure smooth project flow.
Supporting risk and issue management, dependencies and actions.
Contribute to the development and maintenance of the governance structure for the PMO.
Have an in-depth knowledge of the role and functions of the project management office and an understanding of how these relate to the wider DFAT/government environment.
Provide expertise and technical knowledge in specialist area across a range of programs or activities for the department.
Desirable
Takes responsibility for the provision of portfolio, programme and project support.
Advises on the available standards, procedures, methods, tools and techniques.
Evaluates project and/or programme performance and recommends changes where necessary.
Contributes to reviews and audits of project and programme management to ensure conformance to standards.
Apply for this role
Submit your resume and any supporting information you would like us to consider. If there is a fit, we will be in touch to discuss the role further.
If there is mutual interest, we will talk you through the rate structure and next steps in more detail.