* Do you want to work at an agency where each day reveals new opportunities to work on some of the biggest issues facing consumers and businesses and have opportunities to pursue new and exciting pathways?
* Do you want to work at a place where smart and dedicated people from all walks of life collaborate to work on meaningful matters?
* Do you want a role where you'll build the AER's project management capability and help shape project delivery as it transitions to a standalone entity?
Then this is the place for you!
At the AER, we work to make energy consumers better off, now and in the future. We focus on ensuring a secure, reliable and affordable energy future for Australia as it transitions to net zero emissions. Our high performing culture is built on a foundation of care, support and inclusion. It's why we're driven by connection and collaboration, sharing our skills, knowledge and support with each other freely and frequently. It's why we prioritise the wellbeing of our people and empower them to work autonomously, flexibly and courageously. We believe the best version of you is the one that's true to who you are – and that's the you we want working alongside us.
We value flexibility, this role can be performed at any of the AER offices located in Adelaide, Brisbane, Canberra, Melbourne, or Sydney and are available on a full-time, part-time or job-share basis.
Applicants from diverse backgrounds including First Nations peoples, people with disability and those from different cultural backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
What you will do as the Senior Project Officer
Reporting to the Director, Enterprise Project Management Office (EPMO), the Senior Project Officer will support the development of consistent project management processes, artefacts, and governance mechanisms across the agency. This role goes beyond basic project support, its purpose is to build long-term organisational capability in project planning, delivery, and assurance.
You Will
* Support the consistent application of project management standards and contribute to building project delivery maturity across the AER.
* Produce high-quality project artefacts and documentation that support governance, decision-making and organisational clarity.
* Contribute to discrete project management tasks as directed by the Corporate Division.
* Assist with governance and ongoing process documentation relating to AER's TechnologyOne ERP system, including annual regression testing cycles and system administration support.
* Provide oversight and monitoring of AER Library governance, ensuring subscription owners maintain clear, compliant and value for money practices.
* Support continuous improvement of EPMO processes, tools and approaches.
* Demonstrate strong judgement, initiative and adaptability in an evolving organisational environment.
About You
In order to succeed in the role, you will have:
* Experience working within a project environment (direct EPMO/PMO experience is highly regarded, with familiarity in project settings essential).
* Experience producing key project artefacts such as schedules, business cases, risk/issue registers, status reporting, or governance documentation.
* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to understand complex issues and provide practical, actionable solutions.
* High-level written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to explain complex information clearly and effectively.
* Strong stakeholder engagement skills, including the ability to negotiate, influence and resolve competing or sensitive issues.
* Ability to quickly understand new processes, systems and governance arrangements, including TechnologyOne, Atlassian and Microsoft suites.
* Experience working in government, regulatory environments or other complex organisations.
* Experience contributing to change management, procurement or assurance activities.
To find out more about us and the role, please read the Candidate Kit.
How To Apply
You will be asked to respond to the statement of claims of no more than 800 words and submit your resume with key outcomes or what you are most proud of in each role you have held (2 pages maximum).
Salary: $102,947 - $115,384 (plus 15.4% superannuation)
Contact Officer: Josh Harris, Program Director, josh.harris2@aer.gov.au
Applications Close: 11:00pm AEST, Sunday 12 April 2026
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