Canberra based position with office attendance critical
12 month contract + 12 month extension
NV1 clearance minimum required
APS 5, APS 6 and EL1 | Governance and Program Support | 12 month Contracts
About the team
This department is seeking experienced and motivated professionals to join a central ICT investment and portfolio management function. We are recruiting for three roles across the APS 5, APS 6 and EL1 levels on 12‑month labour hire contracts to support the governance, coordination and delivery of a complex portfolio of programs and projects.
These roles sit within a small, specialist team that provides reporting, advice, assurance and compliance services to ensure initiatives are delivered in line with established project management frameworks and government requirements. The team plays a key role in strengthening project delivery maturity across the organisation. It partners closely with senior executives, project managers and stakeholders to provide governance oversight, portfolio reporting, assurance and continuous improvement. The environment is fast‑paced and requires flexibility, sound judgement and strong collaboration skills.
About the roles
Successful candidates will work together across different levels of responsibility to support programs and projects from initiation through to delivery and reporting. Responsibilities may include:
Supporting the coordination and delivery of ICT programs and projects
Preparing and maintaining program and portfolio reports, dashboards and milestones
Supporting governance forums, including project boards and executive reporting
Providing assurance through review of project artefacts, risks, issues and performance data
Maintaining and improving project management frameworks, tools and processes
Supporting financial, procurement and contract management activities
Managing SharePoint sites, documentation and communication channels
Building strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders
EL1 - Governance & Business Operations Officer
You will provide strategic leadership and governance oversight for the portfolio, delivering high level advice to senior executives. Responsibilities include managing portfolio level risks and dependencies, overseeing reporting, driving continuous improvement, and ensuring compliance with governance requirements.
The role includes providing secretariat support for senior governance forums, including planning meetings, coordinating inputs, preparing papers, recording decisions and actions, and maintaining registers. You may manage staff, oversee onboarding and business process uplift, and represent the team in senior or cross agency forums.
APS 6 - Program Coordinator
You will support the coordination and oversight of programs and projects, working with a high degree of autonomy. Responsibilities include complex reporting and assurance activities, preparing dashboards and milestone reports, reviewing project artefacts, managing risks and interdependencies, supporting governance processes, and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives. The role may include workflow coordination and providing guidance to less experienced staff.
APS 5 - Program Administrator
You will provide high quality administrative, coordination and analytical support to projects and programs. Responsibilities include supporting reporting, maintaining documentation and SharePoint sites, assisting with risk and issue management, supporting financial activities, and contributing to procurement, governance coordination, onboarding and training activities.
What we're looking for
Experience supporting projects, programs or governance functions
Strong organisational, analytical and communication skills
Understanding of project management and governance principles
Ability to manage competing priorities and support stakeholders through change
For APS 6 and EL1 roles: ability to exercise judgement and provide high quality advice
Contract and clearance requirements
12‑month labour hire contracts
NV1 security clearance required
Australian citizenship required
Apply now
You will be joining a collaborative team and contribute to improving project delivery outcomes across the APS.
Seniority level
Not Applicable
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Strategy/Planning
Industries
Government Administration