Project Officers

Chandler Macleod is recruiting on behalf of our client for an experienced Project Officer  to support the delivery of critical projects and programs within a highly secure Federal Government environment.
 

Working within a Project, Program or Portfolio Management Office (PMO), you will play a key role in supporting project planning, governance, reporting, financial management and delivery activities. This opportunity is suited to a motivated project professional who enjoys working in structured environments and contributing to complex, high-priority initiatives.

About the Role In this position, you will:

• Support the delivery of projects and programs through effective project coordination and administrative support.
• Assist with project planning, scheduling, monitoring and reporting activities.
• Support project testing, evaluation and acceptance activities.
• Apply established project management methodologies, tools and processes across administrative and technical project activities.
• Research, prepare and coordinate briefs, reports, submissions and correspondence.
• Assist with committee papers, governance documentation and project reporting requirements.
• Maintain project records, schedules, registers and delivery documentation.
• Support project governance activities, meetings and stakeholder engagement.
• Assist with project risk, issue and change management processes.
• Maintain project financial records and support budget monitoring activities.
• Contribute to quality assurance and project control activities across the program environment.

Key Criteria to be Successful To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate:

• Experience supporting projects, programs or PMO functions within a structured delivery environment.
• Knowledge of project management methodologies, frameworks and tools.
• Experience coordinating project planning, scheduling, tracking and reporting activities.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Experience preparing project documentation, reports, briefings and governance artefacts.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate project records and documentation.
• Experience supporting project governance forums, project control boards or assurance activities.
• Ability to analyse information and provide practical recommendations to support project delivery.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently while contributing effectively within a collaborative project team environment.

Desirable Experience

• Experience supporting portfolio, program or project management office activities.
• Exposure to project financial management, risk management and quality assurance processes.
• Experience using project management and scheduling tools.
• Previous experience within Federal Government, Defence or National Security environments.
• Knowledge of project lifecycle management and governance frameworks.

Security Requirements

• Current TSPV Security Clearance is mandatory at the time of submission.
• Successful candidates will be required to complete an Organisation Suitability Assessment (OSA) prior to commencement.

Role Details

• Position: Project Officer
• Location: Canberra, ACT
• Working Arrangement: Onsite (subject to operational requirements)
• Hours: 40 hours per week
• Start Date: 30 November 2026
• Contract: 12-month initial engagement with 2 x 12-month extension options available

About the Opportunity This role offers the opportunity to contribute to nationally significant projects supporting critical government capabilities. You will work alongside experienced project professionals, gain exposure to complex delivery environments and play an important role in supporting project outcomes from planning through to execution.

If you have strong project coordination experience, excellent organisational skills and a background supporting project delivery in complex environments, we encourage you to apply.


At Chandler Macleod, we are committed to fostering a diverse workforce where everyone is welcome. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, neurodiverse, people living with a disability and the LGBTIQA+ community.

You can read more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion at https://www.chandlermacleod.com/diversity-and-inclusion.