Our client is seeking to engage a APS6 Project Officer. Location: Canberra, ACT Contract Length: Start – 01/07/2024, 12-month contract Pay rate: $60.26/Hourly (excluding super) Eligibility/Security Requirement : Australian Citizenship About the Team The Fraud Fusion Taskforce has been established to improve payment integrity in the Agency and other government programs and payments by preventing or reducing fraud and criminal activity (including serious organized crime and systemic fraud). The Taskforce enables intelligence sharing, identification and response by the Agency and its partner agencies, including law enforcement and regulators. The Fraud Intelligence and Analytics Branch detects and responds to internal and external fraud against the Scheme. The branch focus is on protecting the Scheme's financial sustainability, strengthening fraud control arrangements, and supporting the Fraud Fusion Taskforce to strengthen the Commonwealth's fraud detection and response capability. About the Role The APS6 Project Officer is accountable under limited direction to undertake complex work that is guided by legislation, policies, procedures, standards, methodologies, and precedents. The position has reasonable autonomy and accountability to exercise both initiative and judgment to interpret legislation and policy, in the application of practices and procedures to achieve outcomes within the functions. The APS6 Project Officer will provide detailed technical, professional, policy, operational support, and advice in relation to complex problems relating to fraud and other integrity issues that may affect the Agency. Responsibilities may include but are not limited to: Support the development and implementation of project plans and schedules in accordance with the Agency's project management framework and considering project interdependencies. Providing specialist advice and technical expertise to staff and stakeholders. Performing independent research work and analysis including the preparation of draft reports on relevant project activities. Completing regular project reporting including status updates and exception reports. Completing written material including business cases, plans, executive briefs and corporate documentation. Monitoring project budgets, review and report on expenditure and assist with procurement and contract management. Identifying, assessing, managing, escalating, reporting and monitoring project risks, issues and benefits, including developing treatment strategies. Contributing to project quality management to ensure that project deliverables are fit for purpose and meet client needs. Key skills required for role/s: Previous project experience. If you feel you are a suitable candidate submit your application by hitting "Apply for this job". Alternatively, you can call Leanne Porter on 02 6268 9926 for further discussion. Please Note – The due date for this submission is 10/05/2024. At Chandler Macleod, we are committed to fostering a diverse workforce where everyone is welcome. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, people living with a disability and the LGBTIQA+ community. You can read more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion at https://www.chandlermacleod.com/diversity-and-inclusion