Senior Project Officer (ICT Projects, Canberra)

About the role

Babylon Data is recruiting four experienced Senior Project Officers (APS6 equivalent) to support the Australian Federal Police (AFP) in delivering critical ICT projects and technology initiatives. The positions sit within the AFP's technology modernisation, project governance and delivery function. The contract is 36 months, with potential extensions of up to 12 months, starting 1 February 2027, at 7.5 hours per day, primarily onsite.

Key responsibilities

• Support ICT project managers with planning, scheduling, coordination and delivery.
• Maintain project documentation, registers, governance records and reporting.
• Monitor project budgets, schedules, milestones, risks, issues and changes.
• Prepare project status reports, briefing packs and stakeholder communications.
• Coordinate governance forums, reference groups and project meetings.
• Support procurement activities and project administration.
• Apply established project management methodologies and quality standards.
• Liaise with stakeholders and other project teams to ensure accurate reporting.
• Identify opportunities to improve project governance and delivery processes.
• Mentor junior staff and support knowledge transfer.

Required profile

• Demonstrated experience in senior project support, PMO or project coordination roles.
• Strong understanding of ICT project delivery and governance frameworks.
• Experience maintaining project plans, RAID registers, budgets and reporting.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement, written communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
• Previous Australian Government experience highly regarded.
• Must be eligible to obtain NV1 clearance; existing clearance highly regarded.

Required skills

• Familiarity with PRINCE2, Agile, MSP or equivalent methodologies.
• Experience supporting procurement, project assurance and quality management.

What we offer

• Rate of $100-$120 per hour, including superannuation.
• 36-month contract with potential extensions of up to 12 months.