Project Officer - Governance

About the role

A major digital transformation program in a complex, highly regulated environment is looking for an experienced Project Officer - Governance to join its established Project Management Office (PMO). The role supports project governance, administration and delivery across a high-profile program, working across multiple stakeholders and workstreams. It is advertised as a 3-month contract in Burwood East, with potential extension, paid at $60-$70 per hour plus superannuation.

Key responsibilities

• Support the delivery of projects within a large digital transformation program
• Prepare and maintain governance documentation, including action registers, status reports and project artefacts
• Coordinate governance forums, committee meetings and workshops, and prepare agendas, meeting packs, minutes and follow-up actions
• Assist in developing and maintaining project processes, procedures and documentation
• Provide administrative and project coordination support across multiple workstreams
• Track project progress, risks, actions and key milestones
• Coordinate onboarding, access requirements and internal program resources
• Support reporting and information flow between project teams and stakeholders, and build relationships with internal and external stakeholders

Required profile

• Experience supporting the delivery of complex projects and programs
• Strong governance, project coordination or PMO support experience
• Attention to detail and document management skills
• Experience preparing reports, correspondence, meeting packs and governance documentation
• Understanding of project lifecycles and project management methodologies
• Stakeholder engagement and communication skills, and ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
• High level of organisational and administrative skills

Desirable experience

• Qualification in Project Management or a related discipline
• Government, emergency services or other highly regulated industry experience
• Experience supporting PMO or governance functions
• Strong Microsoft Office skills