Project Officer (12-Month Contract)

About the role

Karlka Recruiting Group has partnered with a Federal Government Agency to engage Project Officer contractors for a 12-month contract based in Sydney, Canberra or Brisbane. The Project Officer supports the planning, coordination and delivery of projects and programs, working under limited direction and contributing to governance, stakeholder engagement, reporting, risk management and project delivery outcomes. The rate is $58.65 per hour plus super, with a WFH arrangement negotiable and two 6-month extension options available.

Key responsibilities

• Support delivery of projects and programs by coordinating activities, tracking milestones and managing priorities
• Lead discrete pieces of work and report progress, risks, issues and dependencies
• Maintain project plans, schedules, registers and reporting documentation
• Monitor budgets, forecasts and expenditure information
• Support governance activities such as meetings, papers, action tracking and record keeping
• Build stakeholder relationships and support communication internally and externally

Required profile

• Demonstrated experience supporting project, program or policy delivery in complex environments
• Experience supporting governance, secretariat functions, action tracking and records management
• Ability to obtain and maintain a National Police Check and a Baseline Security Clearance (inactive baseline clearance accepted where inactive for less than 3 months)

Required skills

• Strong coordination and organisational skills, with sound written and verbal communication
• Analytical, problem-solving and risk management skills
• Desirable: qualifications in project, program, Agile or change management; project financial management; project management, reporting, collaboration or records management tools

What we offer

• $58.65 per hour plus superannuation
• 12-month contract with two 6-month extension options
• Weekly pay and ongoing pre, during and post placement support
• Dedicated consultant per contract and Employee Assistance Program

Applications must be submitted through the agency's application portal by 04/11/2026, 12pm; only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.