Project Officer - Brisbane, Australia - Education

Education

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Brisbane, Australia

1 week ago

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Olivia Brown

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About the role

Undertake specific projects and activities using recommended project control solutions to plan and initiate activities of projects in line with project objectives and timelines.
Liaise with relevant government departments, external bodies, networks, as well as internal and external project stakeholders in relation to operational issues and to ensure that project deliverables are met.
Review project outcomes on an ongoing basis and adjust for contingencies to maintain client driven project requirements.
Within given research goals, assist in the conduct of research on issues associated with the allocated projects including the collection, collation and analysis of information.
Prepare and write proposals, expressions of interest, contracts, reports, spreadsheets, planning documentation and other correspondence utilising a range of computer software packages.
Undertake processes and provide advice on human resource management, ensure adherence to relevant Awards, Regulations and departmental delegations, policies and procedures.
Monitor budget and provide regular financial reports as required for compliance and audit to all agreed requirements.
Maintain an awareness of legislative and other parameters within which projects are to be undertaken.
Participate in the monitoring and analysis of current and emerging State and National policies, trends, initiatives, and research within the Government sector in order to identify their implications for the department.
Other suitable duties, consistent with the duties and responsibilities of the position as directed by the supervisor or nominated delegate.

About you
To support ICT Enabled projects a Project Officer with experience in the following is desirable:

Sound knowledge, or the capacity to acquire a sound knowledge, of current strategic issues pertaining to the direction of information and communication technologies and relevant policies within a complex educational environment.
Demonstrated ability to work independently and as a member of a high performing team in a complex operating environment
Shows initiative and applies planning, analytical and conceptual skills in order to identify problems and progress the achievement of project objectives.
Well developed communication and interpersonal skills (written and oral) including demonstrated ability to participate in and support liaison, consultation and negotiation with diverse client groups both internally and with external agencies.

How to Apply:

Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant previous work history).
Attach a maximum 2 page written response outlining your experience and suitability for the role and what motivated you to apply. You can use the 'your role' section as a guide.

Applications remain current for 12 months from the closing date and may be considered for appointment to identical or similar vacancies within the Department.

Applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.

Salary rate shown is reflective of full-time (1.0 FTE).This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia License.